The Dreadful James Dreadful and the Spell-Guardian, Book 1, (Paperback)

In Book #1 of the Dreadful Series, A Boy Confronts His Father's Dark Legacy

Fourteen-year-old James Dreadful has always felt like an outsider. He doesn't quite fit in with the other kids in his small Colorado town, and he has strange dreams that he can't explain.

But when dark forces come for him and his grandfather, James realizes that his past is not what he thought it was. He is the son of the notorious Dark Lord, and he must return to the magical realm of Nobrocoso to claim his birthright.

His homecoming, however, is cut short when he is kidnapped by his own opportunistic uncle and a band of ogres. Their goal? To use James as a pawn to access the coveted Tomb of Forgotten Secrets and claim its riches for themselves.

Now, James must navigate his way through the unfamiliar and treacherous world of witches, goblins, wizards, and dark magic. He must learn to trust his instincts and use his newfound powers to protect himself and his family's legacy. But will he be able to outsmart his captors and uncover the truth behind his father's legacy? Or will he succumb to the temptations of dark magic, like his father?