The Eighth Day
The Eighth Day by Dianne K. Salerni is a reprint edition published by HarperCollins on January 6, 2015, featuring 336 pages in English. This fantasy adventure introduces thirteen-year-old Jax Aubrey, who discovers a secret eighth day rooted in Arthurian legend. When Jax finds himself in a world devoid of people, he initially believes he is facing a zombie apocalypse. However, he soon learns from his guardian, Riley Pendare, that he is actually in a unique temporal space that allows certain individuals, known as Transitioners, to exist across all eight days of the week.
Readers will encounter a blend of action and adventure as Jax navigates this extraordinary world. The narrative explores themes of magic and suspense, particularly through the character of Evangeline, a descendant of the wizard Merlin, who is hiding from those who wish to exploit her powers. As Jax grapples with the responsibility of protecting Evangeline while facing a looming threat to humanity, the story unfolds with tension and intrigue. This edition invites readers into a richly imagined universe where the boundaries of time and reality are tested.
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Fans of Percy Jackson will devour this first book in Dianne K. Salerni’s time-bending series that combines exciting magic and pulse-pounding suspense. In this riveting fantasy adventure, thirteen-year-old Jax Aubrey discovers a secret eighth day with roots tracing back to Arthurian legend.
When Jax wakes up to a world without any people in it, he assumes it’s the zombie apocalypse. But when he runs into his eighteen-year-old guardian, Riley Pendare, he learns that he’s really in the eighth day—an extra day sandwiched between Wednesday and Thursday. Some people—like Jax and Riley—are Transitioners, able to live in all eight days, while others, including Evangeline, the elusive teenage girl who’s been hiding in the house next door, exist only on this special day.
And there’s a reason Evangeline’s hiding. She is a descendant of the powerful wizard Merlin, and there is a group of people who wish to use her in order to destroy the normal seven-day world and all who live in it. Torn between protecting his new friend and saving the entire human race from complete destruction, Jax is faced with an impossible choice. Even with an eighth day, time is running out.
Stay tuned for The Inquisitor’s Mark, the spellbinding second novel in the Eighth Day series!
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