What if the world holds more dangers—and more wonders—than we have ever known? And what if there is more than one world? From Heather Dixon, author of the acclaimed Entwined, comes a brilliantly conceived adventure that sweeps us from the inner workings of our souls to the far reaches of our imaginations. Jonathan is perfectly ordinary. But then—as every good adventure begins—the king swoops into port, and Jonathan and his father are enlisted to find the cure to a deadly plague. Jonathan discovers that he's a prodigy at working with a new chemical called fantillium, which creates shared hallucinations—or illusions. And just like that, Jonathan is knocked off his path. Through richly developed parallel worlds, vivid action, a healthy dose of humor, and gorgeous writing, Heather Dixon spins a story that calls to mind The Night Circus and Pixar movies, but is wholly its own. But in a world of shared nightmares and dangerous conspiracies, can one ordinary boy’s imagination be enough to save everyone he loves? Reluctant Hero: Follow Jonathan, a quiet medical apprentice who discovers he has a rare and dangerous talent for bending reality itself. Parallel Worlds Adventure: Journey through richly developed alternate realities, from a steampunk aerial city to the decaying grandeur of Nod’ol, a world built on lies. Airship Adventure: Experience a breathtaking gaslamp fantasy filled with royal airships, sky-high chases, and conspiracies that threaten the entire empire. High-Stakes Fantasy: With a deadly plague infecting his own mother and sister, Jonathan must find a cure before it’s too late for everyone.
