The Boy Who Stole Time
The Boy Who Stole Time by Mark Bowsher is a captivating tale published by Breakthrough Books Collective Limited on March 18, 2025. This edition spans 390 pages and is presented in English. The story follows 12-year-old Krish, who, upon discovering his mother’s terminal illness, makes a desperate deal with a mysterious creature to travel to the realm of Ilir in search of the Myrthali, the essence of time itself.
Readers will find themselves immersed in Krish’s quest as he faces three daunting challenges set by the cruel King Obsendei. Alongside the sharp-witted girl-wizard Balthrir, Krish navigates a world filled with extraordinary sights, including the Night Ocean and fiery storm-born birds, while contending with shadowy hounds. As the adventure unfolds, Krish realizes that the stakes extend beyond his mother’s life, leading to a fierce struggle for power in Ilir that tests his friendship with Balthrir. This book is the first in the Myrthali Series, promising an engaging blend of action, adventure, and fantasy.
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‘Exhilarating. Full of wonder and adventure.’ Irenosen Okojie, author of Curandera
‘A truly magical book, masterfully written from a remarkably astute storyteller.’ Ashley Hickson-Lovence, author of Wild East
WHEN 12-YEAR-OLD KRISH FINDS OUT HIS MUM IS DYING, HE IS DESPERATE TO GIVE HER MORE TIME TO LIVE. THIS LEADS TO A DEAL WITH A STRANGE CREATURE TO TRAVEL TO ANOTHER REALM, ILIR, AND COLLECT THE MYRTHALI – THE ESSENCE OF TIME ITSELF.
Set three impossible challenges to win the Myrthali by the cruel King Obsendei in his palace made of living, breathing people, Krish heads out on a quest across the tiny desert world. Joining forces with the razor-tongued girl-wizard Balthrir, he’ll dive into the Night Ocean, witness birds born in storms of fire, and be chased by hounds of shadow.
But Krish is about to learn that there’s more than his mother’s life at stake as he’s embroiled in a bloodthirsty fight for power in Ilir. And this will push his friendship with Balthrir to its limits.
‘I would highly recommend for anyone who loved His Dark Materials.’ Eli Allison, author of Sour Fruit
Book 1 in the exhilarating Myrthali Series, second edition published by Breakthrough Books, crafted by humans, for humans. Look out for book 2, The Dream-Pedlars’ Parade!
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