The Lost Son (Second Edition)

Awarded the July 2023 Silver Literary Titan Book Award

EDITORIAL REVIEW

The Lost Son (Second Edition) by Aidan Lucid is an engaging fantasy story that will captivate young readers with its thrilling narrative centered around the journey of Henry Simmons. Transported to a mysterious realm on his prom night, Henry, accompanied by his date Tracey, becomes entangled in a profound struggle between forces of good and evil. This enthralling tale introduces readers to a diverse array of characters, including two British-American WWII pilots, a skilled healer's apprentice, and a young boy with aspirations of knighthood, forming an ensemble that embarks on a transformative odyssey in the mystical land of Zargothia.

The novel adeptly combines elements of time travel, fantasy, and alternate worlds, intricately weaving them into a tapestry of intrigue and adventure. Notably, it is the overarching themes of perseverance and friendship that lend a distinctive and commendable quality to the book. Despite being burdened with the weight of the "Chosen One" mantle, Henry remains a relatable protagonist, navigating the trials and tribulations of his journey with fallibility and earnest effort. His relatability is further enhanced by his positive attitude, which resonates amidst the complex decisions and conflicting emotions he grapples with throughout the narrative. Furthermore, the dynamic camaraderie shared among Henry, Hannorah, Daniel, and Tracey, the core friend group, provides delightful interludes of entertainment, adding depth and humor to the story's vibrant action sequences.

The Lost Son (Second Edition) by Aidan Lucid is an excellent choice for young readers seeking an enthralling and action-packed fantasy experience set within alternate worlds. The novel's adept blend of various genres, coupled with its emphasis on perseverance and friendship, ensures an engaging and fulfilling reading adventure for its intended audience.

- Literary Titan, July 2023.

A Magic Coin. A Hidden World. An Incredible Adventure!

Henry Simmons is your typical American 17-year-old kid, who likes to play videogames, reads comics, and ogles his dream girl, Tracey Maxwell. His life takes a dramatic turn when he finds a magical golden coin. When he learns about the coin's power, the love-struck teenager makes a wish for Tracey to be his prom date. It's granted but soon matters take a turn for the worse. On Prom Night, his date's ex beats him up. While lying on the ground, a drop of Henry's blood falls onto the coin, opening up a portal, taking him and Tracey to another world.

While there, the two teenagers meet two USAF pilots from 1945 and a talking cat named Jasper. Together they learn that they've been chosen to help King Argoth free his people from an oppressive race of creatures known as the Sadarkians. Not only must Henry learn how to harness the coin's power but he, Tracey and the other new arrivals must learn how to fight and be prepared for combat in an epic battle for freedom.

With the Sadarkian army vastly outnumbering King Argoth's though, will Henry and his little troop succeed in a world where danger lurks around every corner and nothing is at it seems?

Grab your copy today and join in Henry's adventure!