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One reckless action. A desperate journey. A race against time. In this thrilling series opener, Murphy Tulley knows he's no hero. But when the magical Gem of Nashel is stolen from his mining town, its protection is lost, bringing illness and potential death to all in Airinton. While still grieving the loss of his father, the town's last Gem Keeper, it's up to Murphy to retrieve the missing gem. He sets off alone to find it, guided only by a mysterious internal connection. When he is joined by an unlikely group of friends and creatures, they learn to work together in a race against time. As Murphy pushes past his own doubts and fears, he realizes heroes come in all shapes and sizes. Can he summon the courage to save the day? Follow Murphy in his high-stakes quest to rescue his village and claim his destiny as the next Gem Keeper. Recommended as a read-aloud for families or an independent middle-grade fantasy read, this first book of The Illusia Chronicles functions as a standalone novel while also being an introduction into the six-book series. ​​​Full of daring escapes, unlikely allies, and thrilling self-discovery, this epic middle-grade adventure illuminates the bravery that can be found in the most unlikely of heroes.

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Diane Martin is a writer of middle-grade fantasy adventures. She has been married forever and left the corporate accounting life to raise her four kids--three knights and one princess; they're all grown now and having their own adventures. Diane loves stories with fantasy, superheroes, or a post-apocalyptic setting. She lives in Texas with her husband and two ""old lady"" rescue dogs. Learn more about her and The Illusia Chronicles at www.dianemartinbooks.com. Josh Martin, the illustrator, loves to draw and create cool things straight from his imagination. He has a degree in digital art and currently uses his artistic skills in three different ways: as the artist for a video game developer, as a children's book illustrator, and as a middle-school art teacher. Josh lives in Texas with his wife and daughter. Follow him at www.instagram.com/theartkidd.

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