Kirjahaku

Under the guidance and protection of the Keepers, the world of Tranthaea has been at peace for five hundred years. But all of that is about to change, thanks to two visitors from another world... ours. Feeling ignored and unappreciated are not unique sensations for Callum Swift and Jingwei Li. Callum - a 15-year-old pickpocket in Victorian London - wants nothing more than to survive until tomorrow, while Jingwei - a 16-year-old budding environmentalist in modern Los Angeles - just wishes she could make a difference in the world. Every day, each of them wonders what it would feel like to be wanted. That is, until the day they discover they may have unexpectedly developed powerful new abilities. Suddenly transported to the strange and unfamiliar land of Tranthaea, Jingwei and Callum struggle to come to terms with their astonishing powers while trying to prevent a devastating war from destroying the world. With help from the Keepers - the guardians of Tranthaea - these two teens must decide whether or not to accept their new destinies. Tested by shifting allegiances, incredible creatures, and formidable enemies, Callum and Jingwei find themselves faced with impossible decisions in a world on the brink of destruction. But can they shoulder their new responsibilities or will their powers be too much for them to handle? Will they learn to stand together or will they watch Tranthaea burn?

Thirty years ago, two teenagers arrived in Tranthaea and saved the world. Now, the Keepers believe they have secured a lasting peace. But evil does not sleep forever... A forgotten threat lurks on the borders of Tranthaea. Hidden traitors plot from within. And an old enemy watches all, waiting for the perfect time to strike. Enter Hiari White and Aiden Swift. Torn from their lives and transported to a fantastic new world, Aiden and Hiari are thrown into the middle of a centuries-old conflict that seems destined to end in disaster. There is only one thing that can save them all: a long-lost pair of ancient weapons with astonishing powers. Unfortunately, the two teens are not the only people who have heard the legends...Battling their enemies, their pasts, and their fears, Hiari and Aiden struggle to stay alive, uncover the truth, and find their places in this incredible world. But when everyone has an ulterior motive, how can they tell friend from foe? With two unbelievable weapons missing somewhere in Tranthaea, the hunt is on.After the success of the first instalment in J.R. Vikse's new youth fantasy series, The Keeper Chronicles: Playing with Fire, this highly-anticipated second volume will certainly not disappoint. The story continues, and Tranthaea awaits, filled with more action, adventure, and fantastic creatures. This amazing trilogy is perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and the Harry Potter series. With his trademark wit and well-drawn characters, Vikse creates an incredible new world like nothing you've ever seen before. Prepare to return to the world of Tranthaea.

Tranthaea has always been a world full of untold stories. Its rich history is bursting with heroes and villains, dangers and mysteries, perils and protectors. Those stories have been passed down through generations, growing and changing over time, evolving from casual anecdotes to fireside tales, and finally into unbelievable legends. In this collection you will find ten incredible stories of heroes who fought to defend Tranthaea against death and destruction. Journey through almost 340 years of Tranthaean history, accompanying some familiar faces as well as meeting some new characters, weaving in and out of the stories you already know and love. Laugh and cry as you delve deeply into the unique cultures and personalities that populate this amazing world. Explore the past and venture into the future, discovering on your way old friends, new enemies, and menacing forces that have always lurked in the shadows...Welcome back. Tranthaea has been waiting for you.

Autumn, 1965. When Anne Thurmin returns home after a break-up, she discovers the US Navy attempting to evacuate her parents from her childhood home - tiny Kiska Island off the coast of Alaska. Naval officers, family members, and environmental activists soon crowd the otherwise deserted island, and while taking a stand against military forces, Anne learns the real reason that her family is being evicted. Forced to confront the truth of her childhood memories, Anne discovers that she has a difficult decision to make: to accept the safety of a sheltered life or to finally grow up. Cast of six - 3m, 3f

Grumpy novelist Jacob McAllister's solitary Christmas has been interrupted by unexpected family and uninvited friends. Unable to force anyone to leave once a blizzard hits, Jacob is compelled to open his home for the first time in a long while. But things take a turn when another guest arrives in the form of an amnesiac stranger.Sharp wit and wordplay abound in this new play by J.R. Vikse that's sure to have your audience rolling in the aisles with laughter.Cast of seven - 4m, 3f

Five hundred years before the events of The Keeper Chronicles, the world of Tranthaea lies in an unstable peace. Ruled by the Dyadem - two despots whose powers keep them in an endless and bloody stalemate - the people of Tranthaea live in constant fear, unable to rise against their masters without a spark to ignite the flames of rebellion. As a high-functioning teenager on the autism spectrum, Gabriel Sorensen is used to being considered a freak. He has spent his entire life struggling to learn how to fit in with "normal" society and in spite of his unique condition and upbringing, Gabriel has managed to achieve a survivable status quo. But Gabriel has started having dreams; dreams that seem just as real as the world he lives in and studies so closely. As events start to outpace the careful control he has on his life, Gabriel finds himself pulled to a new world; a world that has never seen a Human. Together with his border collie, Antigone, Gabriel must figure out how to navigate another world with challenges unlike any he's faced before. Confronted with cruel tyrants, ancient prophecies, savage outlaws, and the limitations and newfound powers of his own mind, Gabriel and his band of nonconformists must embrace what it means to be different as the future of an entire world collapses around them.