The LotusCrest Crusade

"One gamer. Twelve charms. A village that needs its river back... and a boy who needs to believe he matters.

In the dust-choked village of Svargaha, the mighty Godavari River has been missing for a century, stolen by a curse that left behind cracked earth and fading hope. Thirteen-year-old Viraj is just trying to survive the local bullies and hide inside his video games. But when a whispering banyan tree reveals the Lotus Crest, a legendary relic with twelve dormant powers, Viraj is thrust from the screen into a terrifying reality.

He has been named the "Charmed One,"the boy who can break the curse and bring the river back. Joined by his fiercely loyal friends, Viraj must step out of the shadows to battle Darkweavers: nightmare creatures that grow massive by feeding on fear, anger, and self-doubt. To survive and restore his village, Viraj will have to figure out how to unlock the relic's magic before it's too late. The curse is spreading, the shadows are growing, and the only way out is through.

The curse is spreading. Time is running out. And the fate of Svargaha may rest in the hands of a boy who has never believed he could be a hero.The Lotus Crest Crusade is a heart-racing fantasy adventure filled with magic, mystery, friendship, and courage, perfect for readers who love epic quests and unforgettable heroes. "