Books like The Skin Map (Bright Empires) by Stephen R. Lawhead
Kit Livingstone’s discovery that Britain’s long‑told ley lines are genuine pathways to other realms propels him on a perilous quest. Determined to locate a map etched on a piece of skin, he ventures across mystical landscapes, confronting treacherous worlds and mysterious codes. As the journey unfolds, Kit must decide if the ancient symbols hold the key to regaining a lost paradise, or if the truth behind the ley lines is far more complex than he imagined.
First publish date: 2010
Genre: Fantasy/Epic Fantasy
Authors: Stephen R. Lawhead
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