Guardians of Atlantis Book 1 Smoke and Shadow

In a world where humans and spirits live together peacefully, an invasion by Belial and his army shattered this tranquility. Belial's forces overran and conquered three great nations, causing widespread despair and terror. The only hope for defeating these cruel oppressors lies in the Phoenix-blood, a rare and powerful lineage that possesses the spirit of the Great Phoenix.

Queen Ayla of Atlantis, the last known descendant with Phoenix blood, met a tragic end, which led to the sinking of Atlantis and the departure of spirits from the human realm. As Queen Ayla's era came to a close, a new age began, slowly burying the memories of past struggles in history.

Ten thousand years have passed since the world forgot about Atlantis. Now, four seemingly average teenagers - Stella, Axel, Clare, and Jade - find themselves unexpectedly chosen as the new guardians. Unbeknownst to them, they are not ordinary but descendants of an ancient lineage of elemental mages. Their mission? To aid and stand by the new Phoenix-blood in the quest to restore harmony and balance across the world. However, a surprising twist emerges as it is revealed that the new mysterious Phoenix-blood is among them, disguised as one of the guardians.