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Chosen by the Light. Hunted by the Darkness.

"Courage, destiny, and the battle against darkness intertwine in an extraordinary young adult religious fantasy adventure."

The Darkness is Rising...

Living in a remote town with a grandfather he barely knows, Sam meets some unlikely people with an unusual secret ... they are the descendants of immortal beings. Eventually, they lead him to their home in the fantastical land of Lior, where the Descendants of the Light have been battling the forces of Darkness for thousands of years. Sam and his friends quickly discover there is an evil plot brewing in the darkest reaches of Lior that will not only change Sam's own destiny, but also threaten the future of both worlds. Follow Sam, Emma, Gus, and Lillia as they encounter dragons, giants, and other incredible creatures while uncovering the mystery of the Watcher Key.

"The Watcher Key" is the first book in the Descendants of Light series. Dive into this imaginative world where light overcomes darkness, fantastical realms abound, and incredible creatures flourish.

The Watcher Key is Book #1 of the Descendants of Light Series:
Book #1 The Watcher Key
Book #2 The Watcher Tower
Book #3 The Watcher Revealed

Details 

• Genre: YA Fantasy
• ISBN-13: eBook: 978-1734458480, Paperback: 978-1734458411
• Author: Troy Hooker 
• Publisher: Descendant Publishing 
• Publication Date: July 13, 2022 
• Series: Descendants of Light, Book #1
• Pages: 453
• Dimensions: 6 x 9

Editorial Reviews 

“A little Lewis. A little Tolkien.” 
— Kindle Review

About the Author 

Troy is an author, former high school teacher, and follower of Jesus. When he is not hiking the mountains or exploring lost beaches in his converted school bus, he is authoring new stories. Often you may find him in a hammock in the woods with a laptop and a cup of coffee, dreaming of his next epic adventure. Troy is the author of the Descendants of Light and Demon Tide series, with many more books to come. Through his writing, he is always seeking to bring others to God by using imaginative plots where light overcomes darkness, fantastical worlds abound, and incredible creatures flourish. Troy lives close to a coffee shop in a small town in Michigan with his wife, Stacy.

Content

Ages: 13-18 
Content: Dark Elements, Violence, Light Romance
Themes: Courage, Hope, Friendship, Supernatural

Story Promise

Every title we publish is crafted to inspire with age-appropriate storytelling, free from excessive violence, explicit content, and profanity. 

Why Readers Love It 

✔ Epic adventure with meaningful themes 

✔ Clean and engaging storytelling 

✔ Perfect for fans of Green Ember, Harry Potter, Wingfeather Saga

✔ Great for independent or family-friendly reading