For nearly 10,000 years, the Trials have been a sacred tradition.
But when all of the twelve-year-old children in Ranewood are banished into the nearest spectral forest, they quickly realize that the Ildarwood is not nearly as safe as they were told. Stalked by faceless hunters whose souls have been ravaged by Trials past, the children - now Ildarbound - must learn to control one of nine elements from the spirit realm to save the Ildarwood, their families, and themselves from an ancient corruption.
Who will master their abilities and rise to fight the growing threat? And who will lose their souls to the faceless hunters? Their stories are about to unfold...
The Trials of Ildarwood: Spectres of the Fall is S. C. Selvyn's award-winning debut title. Written for teens and adults alike, there is something for everyone in this gripping tale about a group of children who must use their elemental gifts to survive in a dark yet magical world.
Read it once, and you'll be hooked. Read it twice, and you'll uncover countless hidden layers you didn't even notice the first time through.
This edition includes a hand-drawn map of Ranewood, twenty-eight chapter illustrations, and a detailed appendix of lore.
"This book is a phenomenal piece written by what I can only describe as a gesture from the universe. A true work of art." - Amazon Reviewer
"An incredible fantasy epic, stunningly written with breathtaking artwork, great characters and a gripping story." - ARC Reader
"From the moment you enter the Ildarwood, you are immersed in a realm that breaks the boundaries of imagination." - Amazon Reviewer
The Trials are about to begin. It's time to enter the Ildarwood!