Schatzman, Stefanie "The Shadowlink Mages of Sterling Ridge"

Without warning, the sunny sky darkens, erupting into an intense, unnatural storm. When the storm ends, so does Natalie’s predictable life. Her world turns upside down with a strange black cat and a large-beaked crow.

As Natalie’s life spirals into the unknown, a reclusive neighbor encourages Natalie to find the hidden truth within the abandoned homestead on her property. It’s a truth Natalie wants to avoid. She fears the dilapidated haunted two-story building.

Bizarre events continue to occur. With nowhere else to turn, Natalie opens the weathered door and enters a secret world of mentors, witches and wizards, and mystical creatures. While training in her elemental powers, she finds powerful emotions ignite uncontrollable bursts of power leading to catastrophic events.

Lunar red color floods the room as the third and final ominous sign begins. Natalie and Lorcan direct their powers into an outside enchantment to hold off the evil spirit through the total eclipse. Natalie fights to stay focused as her strength dwindles. It’s a fight for survival for all and then for one.