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by Derek Holser (Author), Zach Fay (Author), George Ermos (Illustrator)
Bryce and the Lost Pearl is an action-packed fantasy adventure that follows teens from across time and place as they are called into a mysterious world to fight for restoration, truth, and hope. When fifteen-year-old Bryce Holland stumbles into the hidden realm of Glideon, his already complicated life takes an extraordinary turn. What begins as a search for a lost horse becomes a mission alongside other teens chosen to become Lightgliders--tasked with rescuing the Gliddles and battling the dark forces of the Machines. As Bryce navigates this strange new world, he also wrestles with disappointment, identity, and purpose, discovering that his struggles back home are shaping him for something greater. Blending imaginative world-building with relatable challenges, this first book in the Lightglider Origins series offers readers ages eight to fourteen a story rich in adventure and meaning. Rooted in a biblical worldview and connected to the Lightgliders virtual universe, it invites readers into a larger story of courage, community, and transformation.
Author Biography
Derek Holser, MEd, MTh, JD, is an author, educator, and attorney. He and his wife, Leah, and their three teenage children live in Bainbridge Island, Washington. His many works include Atlas Forman & The Necessary Dream and BOY 39. He is dedicated to producing works of inspiration and education, which lead to personal and societal transformation.
Zach Fay, MDiv, MBA, is the creator of Lightgliders, a virtual world of Christian faith, games, and community for kids. He and his wife, Margaret, live with their four young children in St. Louis, Missouri. He is inspired by the intersection of faith, reason, and imagination.
George Ermos is an illustrator, maker, and avid reader from England. He works digitally and loves illustrating all things curious and mysterious. He is always trying to incorporate new artiness from the various world cultures he reads about and explores.
