Book I in the Izoven Series ___________________________ When 21-year-old Emery Wright's therapist refuses to let her retake the police psych exam, she must face her past and visit her old family home in Bellenau-a town famous for its mystery and secrets. Her investigation leads her to unearth an old family mystery, her duty to protect a gateway to Izoven: The Land of the Eternal. If that wasn't enough, a mysterious boy is hellbent on obtaining the gateway to avenge his father, even if it means destroying Emery in the process. Will Emery be able to protect the key and destroy the prodigal son? Or will her journey lead her down a path of self-destruction?

The story of a girl's escape from her father's grief-driven drunken abuse and path to the boy next door, as told by the pond in the woods that watches the story unfold. ** Warning: There is mention of abuse in this story. It does not get detailed and should be fine for most audiences (13+), but I thought I should go ahead and add a warning anyway. **

In a world where people are followed by animals that reflect their personality, Taylor is devastated when she starts being followed by companions of the creepy crawly variety. As her passionate science teacher's annual companion showcase rapidly approaches, Taylor's mind is abuzz with anxiety about what her newfound companions mean about who she is.