The Native Star

Set in 1876, this engaging novel blends history, fantasy, and romance as Emily Edwards, a town witch in Lost Pine, finds herself embroiled in a dangerous quest after an enchanted artifact falls into her hands. Joined by Dreadnought Stanton, an exiled warlock, they race across the United States—by horse, train, and flying machine—to find Professor Mirabilis, who holds the key to unlocking the artifact's secrets. As their journey unfolds, they navigate powerful magic and the complexities of the human heart in a story reminiscent of classic fantasy adventures.