'Stunning! Each word was vividly woven together, creating a brilliant read. So my last wish is that this fantasy adventure hasn't ended.' ~Michelle Monkou, USATODAY HEA Blog But this story energetically moves between time, inspires many to step up, challenges many to dig deep and opens the eyes (and hearts) of those hiding behind their fears. The bad guy … well, you'll never guess who it is. What I appreciated was that the twist and turns, once started, didn't stop until the end. Ledbetter takes an innovative turn, with the right amount of creative risk, to amp the story with action-driven, suspenseful, mysterious and romantic elements. From the start, I was intrigued with the rare sighting of a young adult male action hero. Inventive, fast-paced fantasy with imaginative settings and engaging characters.' ~ Kirkus Reviews Because this is not a graphic novel, descriptions are important, and Ledbetter’s finely detailed descriptions serve as effective illustrations for Cameron’s journey. Farrah is a good foil for Cameron, and Ledbetter does a fine job developing their friendship and romantic connection. 'Ledbetter successfully makes his fantastic premise very believable. To save her, he must draw himself into the book. Cameron now has twenty days to extract Farrah. Farrah’s now in grave danger because the sketch he drew of her siphons her real-life’s soul into the sketchbook. But the sketchbook he uses hides a dark secret. To impress Farrah with a last-ditch effort, Cameron sketches her portrait. Following a tense run-in with Farrah’s father, she forbids Cameron to ever speak to her again, but Cameron’s convinced there’s more behind the request. Cameron longs to win her heart through art.Īfter several warm interactions with Farrah, including painting together at the beach, Cameron discovers just how complex Farrah’s life is with her boyfriend and her family. That, and for Farrah Spangled to view him as more than just a friend. Caught between the sweltering fall landscape of Wilmington, NC beaches and southern illusions and expectations, all sixteen year-old Cameron Shade thinks about is art.

Drawn by Chris Ledbetter