Karen L West
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Karen L West
by Karen L West
When the land awakens, it chooses its guardian.
When twelve-year-old Sasha is dragged into the city of Lathos for the Telling of Currents—a ceremony meant to reveal every child’s magic—she discovers that she is different in a way no one expects. The water does not rise for her. It listens.
Cast out by society and claimed by the land itself, Sasha learns that the river she loves is in danger. A powerful king plans to bend it to his will, no matter the cost to the world beyond the city walls. As ancient forces awaken and the balance of nature begins to fracture, Sasha must choose whether to remain hidden—or stand as something the world has long forgotten.
Bound to an ancient guardian spirit and guided by patience rather than power, Sasha’s journey is one of quiet strength, fierce loyalty, and the truth that protection does not always roar.
GUARDIAN OF LATHOS is an adult crossover eco-fantasy. It will appeal to readers who enjoyed the intricate world-building and nature-based magic of Rebecca Ross’s A River Enchanted and the defiant, powerful heroine in T. Kingfisher's Nettle & Bone.
“Perfect for readers who love: 🌿 Nature‑centered fantasy 🐉 Quiet, powerful transformations 👑 Resistance to corrupt authority 🪨 Found family and chosen belonging 🌊 Stories where magic listens instead of commands ”
J. Markus
Writer of Fantasy, Shifters, Apocalyptic, Space Fiction
I write stories for readers who love adventure, survival, transformation, and hope — no matter the world the story takes place in. My books span fantasy, science fiction, apocalyptic and end‑of‑the‑world stories, shifter tales, and young adult adventures. What connects them all is a focus on characters pushed to their limits, unexpected bonds, and the choices people make when the rules of their world change — or disappear entirely. Whatever the genre my stories fall into, my goal is always the same: to tell immersive, emotionally grounded stories where courage, loyalty, and resilience matter. Living in the Southwest, I continue to write stories that blend imagination with realism, danger with hope, and adventure with heart.
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