Moonshine

What if at the edge of death, you were given a new life? Ten-year-old Sam is about to be chosen to carry on a magical tradition that's been hidden for centuries. Moonshine: Path of the Raven by Max Shippee is an immersive story that transports readers into a realm both mystical and real. Sam is coming of age in a time when a boy must follow social rules--or risk death. When he crosses paths with the precocious Arabella, neither knows a series of events has been set in motion by strangers hundreds of miles away. A destiny will descend upon them in the form of a feral Wolf, followed closely by a mighty woodsman and shapeshifter named John. Follow Sam's journey from loss to transformation as he is forced into a world where men are made through truth and myth, and women hold the mystical powers of nature. With vivid imagery and unforgettable characters, Moonshine blends profound relationships with folklore-inspired suspense, making it perfect for readers who love YA fantasy and magical realism. Will Sam be able to embrace a new family, or will his killer instincts lead to his fatal downfall?