Riders of the Realm #1: Across the Dark Water

By: Jennifer Lynn Alvarez

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Hardcover | 23 April 2018

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A new and exciting fantasy novel the first in a trilogy from the imagination of Guardian Herd series author Jennifer Lynn Alvarez. Perfect for fans of Lisa McMann’s Going Wild, Brandon Mull’s Wild Born, or Erin Hunter’s Warriors series.

Deep in the jungles of the Realm, the Sandwen clan live amongst deadly spit dragons and hordes of warring giants. But with their winged battle horses, they manage to keep their people safe.

Twelve-year-old Rahkki is a stable groom for the Riders in the Sandwen army, taking care of his brother’s winged stallion. The Sandwens believe they have tamed all the wild pegasi in their land, and turned them into flying warhorses. But when a herd of wild steeds flies over their village, Rahkki and his clanmates are stunned.

Meanwhile, a small herd of pegasi have journeyed across a treacherous ocean to settle in a new, and free, land. Led by Echofrost and Hazelwind, the Storm Herd steeds are unaware of the Sandwens. But when the unthinkable happens, Echofrost and the rest of Storm Herd will have to come to trust the Sandwens, or both may not survive.

About the Author

Jennifer Lynn Alvarez received a degree in English literature from UC Berkeley. She blogs about her books and the publishing business and speaks regularly at schools about creative writing. She lives on a small ranch in Northern California with her husband, three children, and more than her fair share of pets, including horses. Jennifer draws on her lifelong love of animals for inspiration. When she's not writing, Jennifer can be spotted galloping her mare across the golden foothills of Sonoma County. The Guardian Herd: Starfire is the first book in this series.

Industry Reviews

"Alvarez offers strong worldbuilding and an evocative picture of winged horses in action. An entertaining adventure story."--Publishers Weekly
"Alvarez's world is lush with description and atmosphere, and her premise has much to offer. Fans of animal fantasies should find it enjoyable."--Publishers Weekly
"An amazing story of survival flecked with themes of captivity and freedom, and a coming-of-age journey with a strong heart."--Booklist
"Animal-lovers and fantasy fans will enjoy the second installment in this series. Rapid-fire pacing keeps the book moving."--Booklist
"Perfect for fans of Charlotte's Web and the Guardians of Ga'Hoole series, Alvarez advances the story arc thoughtfully and gives a cliffhanger ending that will leave readers clamoring for the final series installment."--Booklist
"This epic adventure is richly developed. Compelling."--Kirkus Reviews
"Will prove popular with both animal-lovers and fantasy fans. ...A good choice for reluctant readers. The clever resolution will get kids psyched for more tales from the Guardian Herd."--Booklist
"A riveting, richly imagined epic tale of loyalty, bravery, and friendship that will make your heart (literally!) soar--a pulse-pounding adventure! Jennifer Lynn Alvarez is a true master of her craft."--Kristen Kittscher, author of The Wig in the Window and The Tiara on the Terrace
"A story with both wings and heart, Across the Dark Water is a breathtaking ride into a rich and dangerous world. Animal-lovers and thrill-seekers alike will cheer for Echofrost and Rahkki at each of the many twists and turns. Clever, epic, and wildly imaginative!"--Kamilla Benko, author of The Unicorn Quest
"Exhilarating! A well-woven tale full of loyalty, bravery, danger, and love. Readers will be delighted!"--Lindsay Cummings, New York Times bestselling author of the Balance Keepers series
"Getting swept up in Jennifer Lynn Alvarez's rich world of flying steeds, Landwalkers, giants, and spit dragons was the most fun I've had all year. It's like How to Train Your Dragon meets Watership Down. But with pegasi. A fantastic read!"--John Kloepfer, author of the Zombie Chasers series and the Galaxy's Most Wanted series

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