Rieden Reece and the Final Flower: Mystery, Adventure and a Thirteen-Year-Old Hero's Journey. (Middle Grade Science Fiction and Fantasy. Book 2 of 7 B

Infection. Infestation. Infinity... Can Ri untangle this latest madness? A terrible threat to humanity's existence which he helped create?

There's something strange stirring within the sleepy town of Desert Lime. Faint and wild whispers in the wind. Otherworldly murmurs from across the expanse of space and time. Crafty shape-shifters have crept into his school.

Ri is intertwined in another epic adventure where he's compelled to outwit bizarre life forms with insidious intentions. But first can he unmask their leader? A stealthy and mysterious alien called the Plague Doctor.

No one is safe.

In a race to determine who to trust he must stop the planet from crumbling into a barren wasteland before time runs out...

That's it. No pressure.

Will Ri step up and become the hero we all need? Once again, the fate of our world rests upon the shoulders of a snarky thirteen-year-old!
 
"Reading this book is a little like landing in Oz. Or climbing through the Looking Glass. Chasing a White Rabbit. Chatting with H.G. Wells. Or traveling through Mirkwood. On an "infinite escalator." Think The Matrix or Honey, I Shrunk the Kids meets Men in Black. With one humdinger of a surprise ending. It crackles with energy, radiating wit and warmth like heat from a blast furnace. I can't remember the last time I had so much fun reading a middle grade novel!" - Kristine L., Netgalley Reviewer

Matt Guzman writes sci-fi adventures that keep kids reading past bedtime. His books combine fast-paced action, unforgettable characters, and big ideas about courage, friendship, and doing the right thing, even when it's hard.After two decades in leadership, Matt now channels his problem-solving skills into crafting stories that help young readers see themselves as brave, capable, and ready for anything.Parents love that his books get reluctant readers hooked. Kids love the twists, humor, and heroes who feel real.Join Matt's reader crew for a Rieden Reece prequel story and early access to new books at his website.

I'm Stephanie, a proud biracial Mexican-American from San Diego with over ten years of experience in the publishing industry. I've read the slush pile for literary agents, edited books for small publishing presses, and collaborated with numerous self-published and agented writers to build their craft and polish their manuscripts. In addition to being a freelance book editor, I write my own YA novels in my spare time--some of which have been published. Basically, it's all books all the time in my world, and I couldn't be happier. Besides books, I love traveling, hiking, swimming, and adventuring in the outdoors. I majored in film production at San Diego State University, and continue to enjoy watching quirky TV shows and cinematic films in my free time. I also play guitar and sing in a community choir. Sometimes I share my music on Instagram, so keep an eye out!