A richly imagined fantasy pulsing with heart, danger, and fate.
When an ancient evil takes root in Anwin, two young heroes must face destiny, deceit, and the shadows within in Borden’s fifth volume of The Tixie Chronicles. From the blood of the lizard king Balor, a seed is born—one that grows into a monstrous plant capable of consuming all life. As darkness spreads through Anwin, Avelyn and Killian Lorcan must face prophecy, betrayal, and an evil that doesn’t sleep.
Writing for younger readers without ever simplifying his themes, Borden allows the story’s moral weight to emerge organically. His prose is elegant and deliberate, balancing menace with tenderness. Beneath all the action, however, lies a deep emotional core—of loyalty, fear, and quiet redemption. Branwen’s prophetic struggle gives the book its bittersweet tone, while the Lorcans carry the strength that the light demands. The real danger, however, grows not from the cursed plant but from the hearts of those who are meant to defend it. Young readers drawn to tales of epic quests, courageous heroes, and the eternal battle between light and shadow will find plenty to love.
Pub date November 1, 2025
ASIN Creekland Press
Reading age 10-18 years
Price $3.99 (USD) Kindle edition
