Traphis, with a subtle/non-preachy Christian angle, targets fans of series like Narnia as well as secular ones like Harry Potter and Eragon (The Inheritance Cycle).

As I grew older, I was surprised at how little Christian Fantasies there were out there the Christian bookstores had little to nothing of them. The more answers he uncovers the more mysteries arise, sending him down the path of a true wizard, which is far more dangerous than he ever imagined.Įver since I can remember, I have loved the Narnia series, which was read to me at a young age. Hidden secrets of the past unfold as Traphis joins with other trainees in hopes of learning the skills necessary to survive. Opening himself up to the world of magic, a dark presence surfaces–one which has been seeking to track him down for years. Unbeknownst to her, he is able to rescue them and read their contents hidden within his secret cave. Raised to tend fields, he often dreams of a bigger life–one in which he performs in front of an awe-stricken crowd.Ī year after the death of his father, Traphis, now fifteen years old, spies his mother tossing a collection of magic books into a nearby creek. From the author of The Cat That Made Nothing Something Again comes a new and magical journey.Īs the son of a great wizard, Traphis doesn’t understand why his mother and father have forbidden him from learning magic.

I am pleased to announce Book For Youth’s first official book release.

Traphis by James D. Maxon