The After-Time Chronicles: One Small Spark
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In the footsteps of Robert Jordan's Wheel of Time series comes Andy Woodage's debut novel and our entrance into his bio-engineered fantasy world. The After-Time Chronicles: One Small Spark is a young-adult fantasy novel of good, evil, genetically engineered creatures, romance, blood, and the search for belonging.
Imagine a world without oil, where metals are only available if they can be salvaged or recycled. Imagine if coal was running out. It’s a world where armies no longer build metal monsters, but biological horrors. A world where genetic engineering has become the art of war.
This is 12-year-old Jothan’s world. Orphaned by a terrible accident, he dreams of leaving his uneventful life with his grandparents on the family’s griffin farm. However, when a catastrophic attack wipes out every homestead in The Zoological Zone, his world is turned upside down. He finds himself thrust into a story larger than he ever dreamed, embarking on a rough journey with a mysteriously appearing warrior to the fabled ‘Temple of Elohim’.
Accompanied by his best friend, the griffin Gozell, Jothan sets off across a land ravaged by poverty and wild creatures. Battling his way across the dangerous landscape, his eyes are opened to an empire in the grip of war and unrest... with the ever increasing weight of his role in events to come.
Will they make it to the Temple? Will they be welcomed when they arrive? Can Jothan unravel the secrets that seem to control the lives of everyone he meets, including his mysterious saviour?
ISBN 978-0-639-80614-3, 332 pages, 138mm x 210mm, gold foiled softcover
Ask a Question about this book“A rich adventure story with the right mix of excellent world-building, intense action, mythical creatures and a sweet coming-of-age story of a boy and his unlikely best friend. The After-Time Chronicles: One Small Spark is as gripping as it is charming.” — The Sunday Times
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Is this going to be available in the UK please?
We do plan on releasing the book in the UK, but at this time there are no firm timelines or plans to do so. We will be sure to update our answer here when something more firm starts to come together!
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Hi, any update on when this will be available? Love the cover by the way!
We're excited to tell you that pre-orders will open on 31 August for 'The After-Time Chronicles: One Small Spark' and pre-orders will be delivered in time for the official launch on 10 October.
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Would this be suitable for an 11 year old?
It certainly would, ideally suited towards 11-13 year olds, as the main character is a similar age.
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This book sounds awesome! When will it be out?
Indeed it is awesome! We're currently finalising production status on this book and will get back to you shortly on a firm launch date. Thanks for checking in!