Magic is new to the country of Aredia. Mages are enslaved for their abilities, locked behind high walls and guarded by sentinels - elite warriors with an unnatural immunity to magic.

Kali, a crippled mage who longs to escape her painful past, travels to meet a powerful healer in Whitewater City. But on the way her sentinel escort is decimated by monstrous raiders, leaving her with a single guardian, Stonewall: a sentinel with nothing but his chosen name and his faith in the gods. Together, Kali and Stonewall must learn to work together to survive a harrowing journey while demonic creatures from the north invade their lands.

Meanwhile, the mages and sentinels of Whitewater City are drawing battle lines and preparing for war – against one another. What will await Kali should she ever reach her destination?

Magic and adventure collide in Catalyst Moon: Incursion, the first book of an epic fantasy series that introduces and old world where magic is new...and rebellion is on the horizon.

Length: approx. 313 pages

Reviews

"I love the world-building--"burnies," the sentinels, the fifth tiers, how the mages work with magic, etc. It was fun to get inside Kali and Stonewall's heads, along with Milo and even Commander Talon, scary as she seems. I can't wait to read future installments!" - Kassie Grace


"As soon as you begin reading the book, you are immediately thrown into the action and plot line, and are introduced to the main characters that you will be seeing throughout the book. There was never a dull moment while I was reading this book - there was always some sort of action, situation, or confrontation - making this the perfect read for those who love to be on the edge of their seats reading a book that is constantly moving at a fast pace. You will fall in love with the characters and root for their success throughout the entire book, hoping for the best, as any reader would." - Maddy Martinelli


"From the characters, to the plot, "Catalyst Moon: Incursion" provides the reader with a potent mixture of the human and the enchanted, with action and romance. Garcia has created a world where magic is allowed to flow through the pages, and our veins, in exciting and new ways, that'll keep you pinned to every word. Kali's charms are irresistible and Stonewall's courage daunting and their burgeoning romance in a world as filled with danger as it is with wonder simply breathtaking. You'll love the diverse cast of characters introduced, as much as you'll love watching them grow and find their place in a world that is as rapidly changing as the meaning of magic itself, under the broken shadow of the second moon." - impoeia


"Better clear your schedule for a few hours if you are going to sit down and read Catalyst Moon. Once you start this one, it is an absolute page turner. You won't be able to put it down until you are done. From the very start, you are gripped into the heart of a story which is rich in characters, history and magic. The action scenes are riveting and the scenery is described in breathtaking detail. Kali and Stonewall have a chemistry between them which is irresistible. There is definitely magic in the air and it is to be found in Catalyst Moon." - Diana Wolf Torres

About the Author

Lauren has been a storyteller all her life. She started writing down her stories at the age of twelve; two decades and over two million words later, she shows no sign of stopping. While living in various fantasy worlds of her own making, Lauren earned a BA in English Literature and married her high school sweetheart. She currently resides in North Florida with her husband, where she enjoys hiking, weightlifting, kayaking, and dancing at music festivals.