Elias Thornblade is a thirty-four-year-old shelf-stocker who still lives with his mother in small-town Wisconsin. His greatest challenges are his judgmental goat Gerald and avoiding his mom's lectures—until he discovers an ancient sword beneath his house inscribed with a family prophecy. When the sword summons a seven-foot-tall iron giant (whom Elias promptly names Greg), he unwittingly awakens a century-old war with shadow creatures called the Hollow. With help from a mysterious historian and a fierce young warrior, this unlikely hero must overcome his lifelong habit of faltering and discover that stubbornness might be the greatest power of all.
Maurice Whitaker is a passionate storyteller with a love for compelling characters and vivid worlds. When not writing, He enjoys reading, exploring nature, and sipping too much coffee. This is his debut work, crafted with heart and imagination.View all by Maurice Whitaker
