J.R. VIKSE
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Book 2 - Running to Ground
Book 3 - Reaping the Whirlwind
Legends of Tranthaea
The History Collector
Playing with Fire reached #12 on Amazon.ca's "Epic Fantasy" Best-Seller's List. With his trademark wit and well-drawn characters, Vikse creates an incredible new world like nothing you've ever seen before... Prepare to enter the world of Tranthaea.
By J.R. Vikse
​ISBN: 9781479272983

ASIN: B00ZCNGJZK
​4.9/5 Stars on Amazon (11/12/21)
Playing with Fire (The Keeper Chronicles, #1)

 * * * *​    "Vikse blends the fantasy adventure genre with his own unique style of humor; a combination that compels you to turn the page and then rewards with you with plot twists and witty banter." - CdnReader (Amazon.ca Review) ​  
* * * * *    "...dramatic plot twists, grippingly written battle scenes and characters you can't help but grow fond of (or detest - but I don't want to give away any spoilers) and you have  a fantasy tale that will keep you glued to the pages." - Hadriana (Amazon Review) 
* * * * *    "With wit and a keen sense of the soul, Mr. Vikse takes us on an emotional journey ... while guiding us through a first rate adventure. Pick up a copy and start reading… good luck putting it down." - Karl Reads (Amazon.ca Review)
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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?
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​This highly-anticipated first instalment of J.R. Vikse's new youth fantasy adventure series is perfect for fans of The Chronicles of Narnia and the Harry Potter series.
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  • Home
  • Bio
  • Works
    • The Lazy Postman
    • The Tranthaean Adventures >
      • To Fly Within the Clouds
      • The History Collector
      • The Varas Stones Trilogy >
        • The Golden Fleece
      • The Pirate Queens
      • The Keeper Chronicles Trilogy >
        • Playing with Fire
        • Running to Ground
        • Reaping the Whirlwind
      • Legends of Tranthaea
    • Fictions of Questionable Length
    • The Munsen Street Drive-In Theatre (& Tie Factory)
    • Pious
    • Stage Works >
      • Beyond Belief
      • The Space Between
      • West of Amchitka Lies the End of the World
      • White Out
  • Beyond the Page
    • Book Trailers
    • Contests
    • Excerpts >
      • The Lazy Postman
      • Playing with Fire
      • Running to Ground
      • Reaping the Whirlwind
      • Legends of Tranthaea
      • The History Collector
      • The Golden Fleece
      • The Munsen Street Drive-In Theatre (& Tie Factory)
      • Fictions of Questionable Length
      • West of Amchitka Lies the End of the World
      • White Out
    • The Tranthaean Adventures: The e-ppendices >
      • Maps of Tranthaea
      • Glossary of Terms
      • Researching Reality
      • Suggested Reading Order
    • Shareable Media
  • Notes
    • Author Blog
    • Interviews >
      • Awesome Gang Interview
      • BookGoodies Interview
      • Book Reader Magazine Interview
      • Creativity @ Work Interview
      • Fire Your Mentor Interview
      • Free e-Books Daily Interview
      • Julia Theim Interview
      • Mrs. Gamgee (Part 1) Interview
      • Mrs. Gamgee (Part 2) Interview
      • Tempest Works
      • Zürich Comedy Club Interview
  • Reviews
  • Shop
  • Links
  • Connect
    • Appearances
    • Contact