Books like Black Reckoning by John Stephens
In the third installment of John Stephens’ Children’s fantasy trilogy, The Books of Beginning, the siblings Kate, Michael, and Emma must find the Book of Death. This perilous relic, part of their quest, grants immense power that could either save or destroy the world. The trio confronts monsters, ghosts, and their inner darkness while racing against the sinister Dire Magnus. Their journey tests their bravery and unity as they aim to prevent a catastrophic showdown between magical and ordinary forces that Dire Magnus has planned.
First publish date: 2015
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: John Stephens
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