The Children of Ether

In a world where the ancient force known as the Ether once brought balance and peace, fear has twisted it into something forbidden. Once-protectors called Shadow Dancers have become corrupted, and a new regime of Hunters seeks to imprison or eradicate all Ether-wielders.

Twelve-year-old Elias Bennett lives quietly in the lower city, hiding a strange power he doesn't understand. But when a moment of danger awakens his ability, everything changes. Forced to flee with his younger sister Lily, Elias begins a journey into the unknown, hunted by forces that see him as a threat—and possibly a weapon. As Elias grapples with his identity and the mysteries of the Ether, he discovers he's not alone. Whispers of rebellion stir across the land. Children like him are awakening. And the fate of the world may rest in the hands of those once feared most: the Children of Ether.