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The Night of the Moon Serpent

Book 1: The World Beyond Trilogy

David Luke led the normal life of any twelve-year old until he and his mother, Anna, moved to Perú. After an encounter with the eccentric Dr. Maximo Rojas, David starts to experience mysterious symptoms. Dreams about giant owls and visions of a silver-white dragon haunt him. Later, Rojas kidnaps Anna in order to lure the boy to enter the ruins of an ancient pyramid. It is there that David will not only face the truth about his father, but also about himself.

7/7/2014

YA Fantasy (12 - 18 years)

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The House of Shi

Book 2: The World Beyond Trilogy

David Luke has the power to become a dragon. He just doesn’t know how…yet.

In an effort to save Natalia, an unexpected visitor to his grandfather’s house, 12-year-old David Luke is thrown into a fantastic world that lies between the worlds of the living and of the dead: the Land of Eternal Dusk. As he and Natalia cross the vast plain in the Land of Eternal Dusk, they must fight their way to the House of Shi, the abode of the Moon goddess, where David might, just might, find the secret to becoming the ancient, mythic Peruvian dragon, the amaru.

In the meantime, Anna, David’s mother, is in hot pursuit of a thief who had stolen a jewel with mysterious powers. Powers, she hopes, would allow her to cross into the World Beyond to reach the amaru still imprisoned there; the one she hopes could be her missing husband.

6/25/2024

YA Fantasy (12 - 18 years)

Amazon

Praise for Night of the Moon Serpent

"The Night of the Moon Serpent is told from an omniscient point of view with top-notch storytelling skills. Amaia S. Li's fine blend of history, archaeology, and anthropology makes it a delight to read and shows the efforts expended in creating a wonderful story." — Readers' Favorite

"....vivid description of characters, places and emotions. [...] You will deal with witchcraft, Peruvian witchcraft, through the eyes of a young 12 year old hero. With sequels to come, this book reminds me of Harry Potter adventures." — Naomi Tsujioka, Amazon Review

"This is a fast-paced fantasy for the upper middle-grade, which starts with mystery on the very first page and doesn't stop until the last one. In other words, no time for boredom here." — Dr. S. Drecker, Amazon Review

"This is absolutely a thrilling journey you won't miss out on! Especially for those who would like to take a peek into the mysterious Inca culture. The adrenaline-pumping plot will glue your eyes so that you could do nothing but finish it in one go. Can't wait to read the coming sequel!!" — Chingolo10, Amazon Review

"What a fun read!! I thoroughly enjoyed this journey and I can’t wait to find out what happens next" — Kelly Mac, Amazon Review

"Magic and mysticism abound when our young hero embarks on a journey of self discovery and family secrets. This series takes a hold of you from page one and keeps you racing toward the end. Such a great story and fantastic tale for tweens and teens. Highly recommend!" — Dani D., Amazon Review

Praise for The House of Shi

"Anyone who has read The Night of the Moon, Book 1 of the World Beyond series, will not be surprised at the level of excellence of The House of Shi. Amaia S. Li brings a different level of suspense, engaging conversations, and language to this book. I love the use of flashbacks and how the author carries the reader along with every scene. I also love the way David's and Anna's stories are told independently of each other and the perfect harmonization that comes at the end. The themes of youthful exuberance, love, decision-making, and regrets are also explored." — Adanna Ora for Readers' Favorite, 5-star review

"This is the second book of a trilogy and I cannot wait for the final book! If you haven’t read book one yet, what are you waiting for? The sequel continues with mystery and intrigue. A true adventure with a young hero is a great story for young and old alike. Hidden worlds, mystery and magic, this is a fantastic story that keeps you guessing. Highly recommend!" — Dani D., Amazon Review

"I really enjoy reading this book, not boring. Well-written and well-illustrated. The characters in this book well described. I don't want to stop reading, I'm anxious to find out how David will transform into an Amaru. Young teens will enjoy this fantasy book." — Evelyn B. Garcia-Uchida, Amazon Review