Legend of Darkness

Twelve-year-old Adrian Cantor can't wait to start winter break, but issues with his personal life seem to stand in the way of happiness. His parents and sister seem determined to wreck his life in any way possible, and his lack of friends doesn't improve his outlook on life. But when a series of earthquakes devastate his town, Adrian finds himself at the center of an ancient struggle that snatches him away from Earth, and pitches him into the ruined world of Maltesque. With only his wits, the help of a mysterious friend, and a power hidden deep within himself, Adrian must fight to learn the truth before it's too late...