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Meet Jestin Kase, a foster kid on the run in Chicago. No prophecy. No destiny. Just sass, scars, and a refusal to accept our broken world as normal. Oh, and there's a cat. A very hissy cat.  

A modern-day Oliver Twist meets City of Bones in this razor-sharp, darkly funny thrill ride—a YA urban fantasy perfect for fans of Buffy and Supernatural

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Jestin Kase and the
Demons of Dark Metal

Jestin goes global!

 

Determined to fix his Metal and save a friend from a demonic coma, Jestin travels the world, from the Serpent Mound in Ohio, to the frozen wastelands of Antarctica. But as ancient sites begin to awaken, Jestin reaches a breaking point...yes, again...

 

And this time...the world might break with him.  

Praise for Dragon Metal

Sparks with cinematic energy and imagination.

Booklife

This whip-smart fantasy offers '90s nostalgia and an irresistible underdog hero.

Kirkus Reviews

Recommended for Young Adult Fantasy fans interested in stories with a lot of action, thrills, and magic.

OnlineBookClub.org

Electrifying. 

Foreword Reviews

Highly recommended for audiences who want their tales cemented by action, unexpected encounters, and thought-provoking emotional growth.

Midwest Book Review

An exciting start to a new YA adventure series full of good action, quippy characters, and heart!

Reedsy Discovery

For readers who love distinctive mythology...a fantastic read! 

Pine Reads Review 

A strong start to a series...hard to put down.

Reader's Favorite 

An epic adventure that's sure to please young adult readers who can relate to teenage protagonists overcoming adversity to serve a common good.

Booklife

Complex worldbuilding and sizzling, widescreen action.

Kirkus Reviews

The Babylonian mythology is a pleasant change from genre conventions...readers will cheer.

Booklife

The level of suspense in this tale is second to none. 

OnlineBookClub.org

Readers of early Cassandra Clare, Rick Riordan, and Eoin Colfer will all find something to enjoy in this one!

Reedsy Discovery

A joy to read. 

OnlineBookClub.org

Intense.

NetGalley

Jestin Kase is definitely one to watch. 

Reedsy Discovery

The character development is flawless. 

OnlineBookClub.org

Great for fans of Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone and Claire Legrand's Furyborn.

Booklife 

No, I won't read your stupid book, leave me alone!

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