Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life

Someone he cares about has seven days left to live. Can a thirteen-year-old survive an impossible universe long enough to save them?

Rieden Reece is running out of time. Desperate to save someone close to him from a mysterious fate, the anxious teen searches for answers before the clock runs out. But before Ri can figure out how to put things right, a mysterious hand yanks him through a portal and drops him into a strange world made entirely of candy.

Armed with the power to manifest almost anything and accompanied by Cursor, a sarcastic cloud of alien energy living inside his mind, Ri must battle his way through a series of increasingly dangerous worlds. But when he discovers the key to saving a life has been stolen and hidden somewhere at the end of a bizarre cosmic quest, getting home becomes much more than an escape mission.

Can one stubborn kid conquer an impossible game and recover the Scroll of Life before time runs out?

Rieden Reece and the Scroll of Life is the wildly imaginative third book in the Rieden Reece middle grade science fiction series. If you like snarky heroes, bizarre new worlds, hilarious companions, and reality-bending adventures, then you’ll love Matt Guzman’s fast-paced cosmic quest.

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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!