First published 2019
Cade lives as a misunderstood juvenile delinquent in the 21st century. Harriet works as a burglar in Victorian times. Both teenagers suddenly find themselves ripped from their familiar worlds and dropped into an alien realm. This strange land teems with creatures from Earth's distant past. Prehistoric beasts and monstrous animals roam freely across the landscape. The all-powerful Pantheon rules this domain and forces the displaced humans into brutal competition. Cade and Harriet must fight in an endless tournament where escape remains impossible. The mysterious overlords watch from above, orchestrating their dark games with unknown purposes. These two young people from different centuries must prepare for battle against impossible odds. They face not only the savage creatures but also the cruel whims of their divine captors. Survival depends on their ability to adapt to this harsh new reality.
Genres: science-fiction, dystopia, adventure, alternate-universe
Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, suspenseful
Tropes: fish-out-of-water, found-family
Setting: Earth, Pantheon
Period: 21st Century, Victorian
320 pages · Hardcover · van Goor
Content warnings: violence