Spectres of the Fall by S C Selvyn

For nearly 10,000 years, the Trials have been a sacred tradition.
But when all of the twelve-year-old children in Ranewood are banished into the nearest spectral forest, they quickly realize that the Ildarwood is not nearly as safe as they were told. Stalked by faceless hunters whose souls have been ravaged by Trials past, the children - now Ildarbound - must learn to control one of nine elements from the spirit realm to save the Ildarwood, their families, and themselves from an ancient spectral Blight.
Who will master their abilities and rise to fight the growing threat? And who will lose their souls to the faceless hunters? Their stories are about to unfold...
The Trials of Ildarwood: Spectres of the Fall is the illustrated first entry in S.C. Selvyn's long-awaited epic fantasy series. Written for teens and adults alike, there is something for everyone in this gripping tale about families and children who will do whatever it takes to ensure their survival.
Read it once, and you'll be hooked. Read it twice, and you'll uncover countless hidden layers you didn't even notice the first time through.
This edition includes a map of Ranewood, twenty-eight chapter illustrations, and a detailed appendix containing detailed lore about the world of the Ildarwood.
"This book is a phenomenal piece written by what I can only describe as a gesture from the universe. A true work of art." - Amazon Reviewer
"An incredible fantasy epic, stunningly written with breathtaking artwork, great characters and a gripping story." - ARC Reader
"From the moment you enter the Ildarwood, you are immersed in a realm that breaks the boundaries of imagination." - Amazon Reviewer
The Trials are about to begin. It is time to enter the Ildarwood.

Review
"This book is a phenomenal piece written by what I can only describe as a gesture from the universe. A true work of art." - Amazon Reviewer
"An incredible fantasy epic, stunningly written with breathtaking artwork, great characters and a gripping story." - ARC Reader
"From the moment you enter the Ildarwood, you are immersed in a realm that breaks the boundaries of imagination." - Amazon Reviewer

About the Author
For over twenty years, S.C. Selvyn dreamed of telling stories about a vast, immersive world unlike any other. Then in 2014, he finally put pen to paper and began writing his first epic fantasy novel, The Trials of Ildarwood: Spectres of the Fall.Committed to diversity in his stories, S.C. Selvyn spent years building out the world of the Ildarwood to ensure his books could pull from a deep well of lore, with dozens of unique cultures and faiths to add depth to each tale. His long-term dream is to work with other aspiring authors and artists to expand the world of the Ildarwood with new stories and perspectives outside of the main series storyline.He currently lives in Provincetown, MA, and he's the proud parent of three dogs, two ferrets, and an abundance of fish.