Twisting Trails

The woods aren't doing their job anymore.

Casey Grimes survived the Assassin Inferno-a firestorm of monsters and disaster that should've ended everything.

It didn't.

Instead, he's back at Trickery School-America's top monster-control academy, hidden deep in Sylvan Woods. Second semester should be easier. He's trained. He's tougher. He finally belongs-and he tested out of Simple Sword Strokes.

That's when the forest stops protecting anyone.

In Sylvan Woods, the twisting paths were designed to keep danger out and students safe.

They don't anymore.

Something has broken the system that decides what belongs inside the woods-and now the wrong things are getting through.

As danger creeps closer to campus, Casey and his fearless sister, Gloria-along with friends Luci, Robert, and Jake-are pulled into a rapidly deepening mystery.

Because this isn't random-and someone is counting on that.

Twisting Trails is a fast-paced middle grade fantasy action adventure packed with monsters, magic, sharp banter, and high-stakes twists.

Perfect for readers ages 9-12 (confident readers up to 14) who love danger, mystery, and stories with real consequences and heart.

Book #3 in the award-winning Casey Grimes series, following The Mostly Invisible Boy (#1), Trickery School (#2), and Crooked Castle (#2.5).

The woods are shifting.
The paths are closing.
And Casey is running out of safe places to stand.