Callers

In Elipsom, the power to Call, or summon objects into being, is a prized skill. It is treasured as a powerful tool and as a basic means of keeping life going. Quin comes from a family of accomplished Callers. His older sister is a prodigy, and his best friend is about to join the Council of Callers. Quin, however, has never been able to Call anything, and his mother, who is determined that he learn, has pressed him hard. When she has his sister cheat on his Calling exam, his humiliation only deepens.

Then, in a burst of frustration, Quin makes something vanish instead of summoning it. The incident leads him to discover that the objects Callers bring into their world are not created from nothing. They are taken from another world, whose people have had their way of life gradually drained away for years.

Quin joins forces with Allie, who is set on ending this injustice. He must decide whether to stay loyal to his family or turn against them, and his choice could determine whether the world is saved.

The novel takes on consumerism, the exploitation of natural resources, colonialism, and the costs of wanting more than we need. Written as a fast-paced middle grade adventure, it is aimed at young readers who enjoy fantasy and fiction alike. Magic is pursued, and the truth is uncovered along the way.