Shadow of Okeaous
Be the Light
Published on 18. February 2026
Book
Hardback
372 pages
979-8-9934325-8-8 (ISBN)
Description
When a teenage runaway named Maggie Bennett is drawn to the small but odd town of Thieves, she is unaware of what adventure awaits her. Maggie must journey to a world beyond the one she knows to undertake the trials and train to became a Guardian, all while an ancient and malefic presence is secretly haunting her every step, and it desires, more than anything, that which it once held.
Journey along with Maggie as she learns about the world of the Veil, her place within it, and the Fallen hordes who want to watch it burn.
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Person
W.M. Martin is a storyteller whose greatest inspiration comes from his four daughters. Shadow of Okeaous began as bedtime stories told to Olivia, Violet, and Joyanna Martin, who contributed their vivid imaginations to create the fantastical worlds, characters, and totems that populate this epic adventure. With the unwavering support of his wife Stephanie, who served as his springboard for story beats and initial proofreader, Martin transformed these nightly tales into a debut novel that invites readers to discover which Clan and totem best represents who they are on the inside. A labor of love born from family collaboration, Shadow of Okeaous is the first book in The Fallen Trilogy.