The Golden City

by John Twelve Hawks

First published 2009

Gabriel stands at a crossroads, defending the mystical abilities inherited from his Traveler father while facing new dangers from every direction. His brother Michael has chosen a different path, aligning himself with the Brethren and plotting to overthrow their ruthless leader Nathan Boone. Maya, the skilled Harlequin warrior sworn to shield Gabriel from harm, confronts an impossible decision that will transform her existence. The battle between Travelers and their enemies reaches its peak in this hidden world that operates beneath modern society. As Gabriel grapples with troubling revelations about his heritage, the conflict forces each character to choose between loyalty and survival, between family and duty, in a final confrontation that will determine the fate of both realms.

Genres: science-fiction, adventure, fantasy, action

Vibes: emotional, fast-paced, thought-provoking

Tropes: chosen-one, found-family

Setting: Modern Society

Period: Contemporary

358 pages · Hardcover · Doubleday

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