The Broken Thread

Fifth grader Evan Reed just wants to get through school without drawing attention to himself - especially from Cole Morgan, the angry kid who’s made Evan his favorite target. But when strange echoes slip into their world and an ancient book awakens, the boys discover they are bound by a prophecy that could determine the fate of two worlds.

Each carries a half of something broken: golden light and black shadow, threaded together by forces older than Ashgrove itself.

Guided by a mysterious mentor and drawn into the secrets of a magical order, Evan and Cole must learn to work together to hold back what’s breaking through the Veil. But as rifts open, truths twist, and long-forgotten names stir to life, friendship frays—and trust may not be enough to save them.

Perfect for fans of Amari and the Night Brothers, Keeper of the Lost Cities, and The Unwanteds, The Broken Thread is a thrilling, emotional middle grade fantasy about fractured worlds, ancient magic, and the unlikely bond that just might hold everything together.