J.C. Cervantes

A contemporary adventure based on Maya mythology from Rick Riordan Presents! Zane has always enjoyed exploring the dormant volcano near his home in New Mexico, even though hiking it is challenging. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno--for his one good leg. What Zane doesn't know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy. A new girl at school, Brooks, informs him that he's destined to release an evil god from the ancient Maya relic he is imprisoned in--unless she can find and remove it first. Together they return to the volcano, where all kinds of crazy happens. Brooks turns into a hawk, a demon attacks them in a cave, and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane. When Zane decides to save his dog no matter the cost, he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods, one of whom happens to be his father. To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner. But how can he run when he can't even walk well without a cane?

The Storm Runner

Zane Obispo's new life on a beautiful secluded tropical island, complete with his family and closest friends, should be perfect. But he can't control his newfound fire skills yet (inherited from his father, the Maya god Hurakan); there's a painful rift between him and his dog ever since she became a hell hound; and he doesn't know what to do with his feelings for Brooks. One day he discovers that by writing the book about his misadventures with the Maya gods, he unintentionally put other godborn children at risk. Unless Zane can find the godborns before the gods do, they will be killed. To make matters worse, Zane learns that Hurakan is scheduled to be executed. Zane knows he must rescue him, no matter the cost. Can he accomplish both tasks without the gods detecting him, or will he end up a permanent resident of the underworld? In this cleverly plotted sequel to The Storm Runner, the gang is back together again with spirited new characters, sneaky gods, Aztec royalty, unlikely alliances, and secrets darker than Zane could ever have imagined. Secrets that will change him forever.

The Fire Keeper (A Storm Runner Novel, Book 2)

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents J. C. Cervantes's exciting new spin-off from the best-selling STORM RUNNER trilogy. "J.C. Cervantes is about to take you on a trip you will never forget, through the darkest, strangest, and funniest twists and turns of Maya myth."--Rick Riordan Fourteen-year-old Renata Santiago is the most powerful godborn of them all, a bruja with a unique combination of DNA. The Mexica blood from her dad's side gives her the ability to manipulate shadows. Her mom Pacific, a Maya goddess, gifted her a magical rope that controls time, and Ren recently used it to save a few gods from getting stuck forever in 1987. She brought them back to the present, but her BFF Ah Puch, the once fearsome god of death, darkness, and destruction, is now a teenager with no divine powers. Ren is also a girl with ordinary hopes and dreams. She wishes, for example, that her blog about alien sightings would garner more respect. She's always been absolutely convinced that there's a connection between aliens and the Maya civilization. Plenty of online haters feel differently, and they call her a fake, a liar, and a loser. When Ren receives an email about an alien sighting in Kansas, she thinks it may support her theory. She also suspects that the cinco--five renegade godborns--are up to no good. Soon she finds herself embroiled in a quest to prevent the troublemakers from awakening the nine Aztec Lords of Night. Problem is, none of Ren's friends are available to help her hunt down the cinco and the dangerous gods they are resurrecting. Ren has no choice but to team up with two strangers recruited by Ah Puch: Edison, a teen hybrid demon, and Montero, an eleven-year-old Aztec hunter. Succeeding in this quest will prove that Ren is no fake, liar, or loser. But it isn't just another challenge. It could well be an impossible one that leaves Ren questioning her very existence.

The Lords of Night

From New York Times bestselling author, J.C. Cervantes, The Enchanted Hacienda is a captivating coming-of-age debut exploring identity, unconditional family love, and uncovering the magic within us all. And early readers are giving The Enchanted Hacienda 5 stars!! 'The most beautiful story. The romance that blossomed, like the flowers from the Estrada farm, was a magical treat . . . A book filled with romance, familia, and magic' 'A truly beautiful and enchanting story that shows the power of love, family and find your place in the world. Magic, family and a beautifully told story make this one that you don't want to miss out on' 'J.C. Cervantes is a genius. I am absolutely in love with this writing style and I love the characters and I love the subtle magic . . . the story is honestly beautiful and heartbreaking and enchanting' 'A delightful, emotionally charged tale of a young woman realizing that maybe her lack of magic isn't the end of the world, that she does have something to offer, that family is everything, and love can come out of nowhere, magic or not. Readers will be enchanted with the magic, and will want to live in The Enchanted Hacienda' ***************************** After losing her dream job and realising that her boyfriend is a jerk, Harlow Estrada decides to flee New York City and head back to the one place she can always call home - the enchanted Hacienda Estrada. The Estrada family farm in Mexico houses an abundance of charmed flowers cultivated by the women in Harlow's family. By harnessing the magic in these flowers, they can heal hearts, erase memories, and interpret dreams - powers that only Harlow lacks. So, when her mother and aunt give her a special task involving the family's magic and it goes wrong, she completely panics. Except maybe it's not magic that Harlow is missing, but self-belief. And perhaps embracing her own unique gifts and opening her heart to a romance with a handsome stranger could be just what she needs to discover the power that has been within her all along. ***************************** 'The warmth and humor of The Enchanted Hacienda immediately cast a spell over me . . . Exhibiting the rarest of alchemies, The Enchanted Hacienda is a delightful, funny, and uplifting novel with the perfect amount of heat' Katy Hays, New York Times bestselling author 'The Estrada women will bewitch your heart and make you believe in magic again . . . A beautiful reminder to be kind to ourselves as we await our time to bloom' Carolyn Huynh 'A radiant tale that satisfies the heart along with the part of us - big or small - that believes in magic. This story had me rooting for love in all its forms . . . a wondrous backdrop for blooming romance. This bewitching page turner is both a beauty and a delightful treat' Diane Marie Brown 'Cervantes has created a charming world, the kind of place that anyone would want to spend time... An enchantingly comfortable romantic dramedy' Kirkus 'Cervantes' adult debut is a sensual tale of a young woman discovering herself, finding her passion, and falling in love. Lush descriptions abound, and the sweeping love story draws readers in. Fans of Zoraida Córdova and Alice Hoffman will feel at home in the Estrada family's hacienda' Booklist

The perfect magic-infused romance for fans of Practical Magic and Encanto!

The Enchanted Hacienda

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Lords of Night

Storm Runner

The Shadow Crosser

Aku Zane Obispo. Ada 3 hal yang tidak suka kubahas: Pertama, kakiku yang pincang sehingga aku harus memakai tongkat ke mana-mana. Kedua, aku tidak tahu siapa ayahku, jadi tidak usah tanya-tanya. Ketiga, sekolah! Aku membencinya, tapi Mom menolak permintaanku untuk tetap homeschooling. Aku perlu bersosialisasi, katanya. Padahal, aku sudah senang bertemankan Rosie saja, anjingku yang setia dan hanya berkaki tiga. Hal paling keren dariku? Aku punya gunung berapi pibadi, tepat di halaman belakang rumah. Namun, mendadak saja hal-hal aneh terjadi. Sebuah pesawat jatuh di sana dan aku yakin sekali pilotnya mirip zombi alien. Lalu, seorang gadis cantik bernama Brooks muncul dan berubah menjadi elang tepat di hadapanku. Katanya, aku ditakdirkan untuk membebaskan Dewa Kematian Maya dari penjaranya. Astaga, untuk apa pula aku melakukan hal jahat yang berpotensi membahayakan dunia seperti itu? Yah, pikirku begitu. Sampai Rosie tewas demi menyelamatkanku dari serangan demon pesuruh sang Dewa. [Mizan, Noura Publishing, Mizan Fantasi, Terjemahan, Novel, Fantasi, Indonesia]

Fractured Path

Best-selling author Rick Riordan presents J.C. Cervantes' epic finale to the Storm Runner trilogy, a tale of mystery, magic, and mayhem featuring gods from both Maya and Aztec mythology. Zane Obispo has been looking forward to his training at the Shaman Institute for Higher Order Magic, and not only because it means he'll be reunited with his best friend, Brooks. Anything would be better than how he has spent the last three months: searching for the remaining godborns with a nasty demon who can sniff them out (literally). But when Zane tracks down the last kid on his list, he's in for a surprise: the ""one"" is actually a pair of twins, and they're trying to prevent a mysterious object from falling into the wrong hands. After a shocking betrayal, Zane finds himself at SHIHOM sooner than expected. Even more shocking is the news that the Maya gods have gone missing. The bat god, Camazotz, and Ixkik' (aka Blood Moon) have taken them out of commission . . . and the godborns are their next target. The only thing the villains need now? The object that the twins possess. Zane knows the godborns aren't strong enough yet to stand up to Zotz, Ixkik', and their army. There might be a way to save the gods, but it involves locating a magical calendar that can see across time and space . . . not to mention traveling more than thirty years into the past. In The Shadow Crosser, Zane and his friends embark on their most treacherous mission yet--a mission that, with one blunder, could change history as we know it, and worse, destroy the universe.

Shadow Crosser, The (Volume 3)

RICK RIORDAN PRESENTA: EL GUARDIÁN DE FUEGO Zane no podía imaginar que su vida tenía secretos tan siniestros. Secretos que transformarán su vida para siempre. La nueva vida de Zane debería ser perfecta, pero sus problemas se multiplican: no controla sus habilidades con el fuego, se ha distanciado de su perra Rosie y no sabe cómo expresar lo que siente por su amiga Brooks. Sin embargo, debe dejar todo a un lado para tomar la difícil decisión de rescatar a su padre o salvara otros dioses nacidos a los que ha puesto en peligro. ¿Conseguirá cumplir con las dos tareas sin que los dioses descubran que está vivo? ¿O terminará atrapado para siempre en el inframundo?

El guardián del fuego (El hijo del trueno 2)

Yoon Ha Lee

Kwame Mbalia

Rebecca Roanhorse

Carlos Hernandez

Roshani Chokshi

Rick Riordan Presents, a new imprint headed by the author of Percy Jackson and four other New York Times #1 best-selling series, is dedicated to publishing highly entertaining middle grade fiction based on world cultures and mythologies. Authors from underrepresented backgrounds tell their own stories inspired by the mythology and folklore of their heritage, transporting readers to realms they may not have visited before. In this sampler readers will discover these six exciting novels from Rick Riordan Presents: ARU SHAH AND THE END OF TIME by Roshani Chokshi (Hindu stories), THE STORM RUNNER by J. C. Cervantes (Maya mythology), DRAGON PEARL by Yoon Ha Lee (Korean mythology), SAL AND GABI BREAK THE UNIVERSE by Carlos Hernandez (Cuban culture), TRISTAN STRONG PUNCHES A HOLE IN THE SKY by Kwame Mbalia (African-American and West African folktales), and RACE TO THE SUN by Rebecca Roanhorse (Navajo stories).

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