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Kehl, the eldest of Amatec’s youngest sons, faces a long‑night journey when he is abducted by the feared Fallen King. Bound to map every corner of the sprawling Carillon Empire, Kehl confronts treacherous terrain, mysterious pirates, and deadly foes. Amid the peril, he stumbles upon a hidden truth about his own heritage that could change his destiny forever.
The story blends action, suspense, and cartographic wonder, guiding young readers through a richly imagined world of maps, mariners, and concealed histories.
First publish date: 2009
Genre: Children's Fiction/Children's Fantasy
Authors: Julia Durango
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