A mysterious mansion. A society on the brink of collapse. A fight for their lives. When the government rolls out a new tracking program, Matt's family and three others know it’s time to run. To leave everything behind and flee north, to an abandoned mansion in the mountains left to them by Matt’s grandfather, Elias. But this is no ordinary mansion. Like Elias himself, the towering halls hold many secrets. As Matt, Luca, Bennet, and Nolan explore its mysteries, they uncover something terrifying: this is not just a safe house—it’s a training ground for warriors. The Demon Tide is coming, and the rogue government is hiding something that will change everything. If Matt and his friends want to survive, they must make an impossible choice. Hide, or fight. There’s no turning back. A gripping dystopian sci-fi adventure perfect for fans of Ready Player One and Stranger Things. This clean apocalyptic fiction is ideal for readers ages 12-16. Details Genre: Horror / Supernatural · ISBN-13: eBook: 978-1965948040, Paperback: 978-1965948057, Hardcover: 978-1965948064 Author: Troy Hooker Publisher: Descendant Publishing Publication Date: March 13, 2025 Series: Demon Tide Series, Book #1 Pages: 360 Dimensions: 5.5 x. 8.5 Editorial Reviews "Part mystery, part survival story, and all heart—this is the kind of book that keeps you turning pages late into the night." —J.J. Johnson, award-winning author of the Iggy & Oz series About the Author Troy is an author, former high school teacher, and follower of Jesus. When he is not hiking the mountains or exploring lost beaches in his converted school bus, he is authoring new stories. Often you may find him in a hammock in the woods with a laptop and a cup of coffee, dreaming of his next epic adventure. Troy is the author of the Descendants of Light and Demon Tide series, with many more books to come. Through his writing, he is always seeking to bring others to God by using imaginative plots where light overcomes darkness, fantastical worlds abound, and incredible creatures flourish. Troy lives close to a coffee shop in a small town in Michigan with his wife, Stacy. Content Ages: 12-18 Content: Supernatural Elements, Violence, Scary Situations, Light RomanceThemes: Humor, Hope, Friendship, Adventure, Dystopian, Supernatural Story Promise Every title we publish is crafted to inspire with age-appropriate storytelling, free from excessive violence, explicit content, and profanity. Why Readers Love It ✔ Exciting adventure with sci-fi elements and supernatural twists ✔ Light-hearted humor mixed with scary situations ✔ Perfect for fans of The Wall Trilogy, TV shows like Stranger Things, and Chaos Grid ✔ Scary “keep your eyes open” monster-hunting moments