First published 2018
Jack West Jr. enjoys peaceful life on his remote farm with his family when kidnappers tear him from his quiet existence. He wakes up in an underground prison cell as a masked figure rushes toward him with a blade. Jack discovers he has been selected alongside eleven other elite soldiers to participate in lethal trials that serve an ancient ritual. The fate of Earth hangs in the balance as Jack must navigate treacherous mazes and battle ruthless killers. He faces terrors beyond imagination that push his abilities to their absolute limits. During these ordeals, Jack uncovers the secret organization orchestrating these events: the four legendary kingdoms. This mysterious and powerful group controls more than Jack initially realizes. As the challenges intensify, Jack may learn he is not the sole hero trapped in this nightmare.
Genres: adventure, fantasy, thriller, action
Vibes: fast-paced, suspenseful, thought-provoking
Tropes: chosen-one, found-family, high-stakes
Setting: Earth
Period: Contemporary
464 pages · Mass Market Paperback · Pocket Books
Content warnings: graphic-violence, kidnapping