For a thousand years the Prophecy of Elfhaven has predicted the arrival of a boy who would irrevocably change their world. But what does that have to do with Tom? With his dog Max? With his robot Chloe? When Tom’s mom and her team of scientists unexpectedly open a portal to another universe they find a world where magic, not science rules. And when Tom’s robot, Chloe, is drafted into service to explore that strange new universe, it unleashes a bizarre series of events. Events where dragons, wizards, ogres, trolls, elves, dwarves, magic and technology collide; Events that propel Tom headlong towards a war that threatens to destroy Elfhaven. Even with the help of Tom’s new-found friends, and despite the efforts of his new-found enemies, can Tom save this world or will he inadvertently bring about its destruction?
Tom, along with the help of his new elf and dwarf friends, restored the failing magic and the protection of the barrier. But that was only a temporary fix. Now they must find a permanent solution – the artifact – to protect Elfhaven for a thousand years and bring Tom and his mom safely back home to Earth. In search of the artifact Tom and his friends are forced to embark on a dangerous quest through the treacherous Demon Forest, solve the riddle of the Cave of Nightmares, cross the raging Icebain River, and sneak deep into the heart of the Realm of the Ogres. Their desperate trek leads them to climb an active volcano past scalding geysers, steaming crystal pools, and deadly giant ice-worms. To succeed they must outwit a demented fairy queen, trust a shape-shifting demon, and elude the bungling troll and ogre who stalk them. With gremlins and wizards in hot pursuit they are forced to use light and dark magic plus Tom’s scientific knowledge, to survive.
The evil wizard Naagesh starts a deadly clock ticking. Three days from now Pandora’s Portal will open, releasing ‘the creatures’ and plunging the world into the Age of Darkness. Armed only with Goban’s battle axe, Avani’s failing magic and Tom’s scientific knowledge they must traipse through the Pillars of the Giants, the Deathly Bog, the Plains of Illusion, and the lost underground world filled with deadly booby traps. Along the way they will face betrayal, treachery, dark magic, and their own inner demons. All the while battling huge magical spiders, bog monsters, mist wraiths, goblins, trolls, ogres, and more.
The prequel to the Thomas Holland trilogy. A short story providing the legend and history of the enchanting world of Elfhaven. The legend will increase the readers understanding and enjoyment of the whole series, but especially book 3. The prequel also includes a short story highlighting a pivotal moment in Avani's life. This fateful event not only shaped the rest of her life, but also sets in motion the series of adventures that make up the Thomas Holland trilogy. And check out the newly published audiobook version. Voices and music performed by author K. M. Doherty!