{"product_id":"embers-echoestm-ian-crossland-9798280558670","title":"Ember's Echoes(TM): The Timekeeper's Key","description":"Dive into the heart-pounding world of Ember's Echoes(TM) The Timekeeper's Key, where 13-year-old Ember Frost, a fierce and empathetic teen with a knack for sprinting through city streets and swimming rural streams, leaps into adventures that bridge urban buzz and small-town charm. Crafted for urban, middle-class teens and rural girls alike, this electrifying PG-13 tale delivers a global thrill ride of courage, mystery, and self-discovery that resonates with readers from bustling metros to quiet country fields. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eEmber Frost is no ordinary girl. With her wild chestnut hair, freckled cheeks, and hazel eyes that catch every flicker of emotion, she's a spark of energy who feels the world's pulse-whether dodging bikes in a neon-lit city or racing dirt trails under wide-open skies. When a strange pull yanks her from her vibrant life into the body of Sam, a small-town boy caught in a time loop triggered by a mysterious key, Ember's courage and quick wit are put to the ultimate test. The key, etched with a crescent moon that matches her own locket, rewinds time but erases Sam's existence with every turn, threatening to unravel his friendships, family, and even Ember herself. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eAs Sam (Ember) navigates the quaint streets of a rural town, where the clock tower ticks endlessly and neighbors repeat the same moments, she faces a shadowy Timekeeper who demands the key's return. Worse, a cryptic figure named Silas, with hawk-like eyes and a chilling agenda, hunts her across time, sowing doubt that she'll ever return to her own body. Each attempt to break the loop tightens its grip, plunging Ember into a battle against fading memories and her own fears of losing herself. From the dusty attic where the key was found to the windswept fields where Sam's hope hangs by a thread, Ember's physicality-sprinting from danger, swimming through floods-shines alongside her empathy, as she fights to save Sam's world and uncover the truth behind her jumps. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003eThe stakes soar as Ember discovers the key's connection to a century-old legend of Eliza, a Time Warden whose fate mirrors her own. With Silas closing in and the Timekeeper's taunts echoing, Ember must choose: keep fighting to control time and risk disappearing, or embrace acceptance to break the curse. Packed with twists, heart, and a clue that deepens the Ember's Echoes series' mystery-why does Ember jump, and what does her locket mean?-this story delivers a pulse-pounding adventure that speaks to urban teens craving action and rural girls seeking heroes who reflect their grit. \u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003ePerfect for readers who love Stranger Things' suspense, A Wrinkle in Time's heart, or The Lightning Thief's bold heroes, The Timekeeper's Key weaves city swagger with small-town soul. Ember's journey celebrates loyalty, bravery, and the power of connection, making it a must-read for teens worldwide, whether they're navigating crowded school halls or starry country nights. Join Ember as she leaps into Sam's story, where every second counts, and every choice sparks a new echo. Will she outrun time itself, or become its next ghost? Grab this thrilling tale and find out!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/b\u003e Ian Crossland\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eISBN-13:\u003c\/b\u003e 9798280558670\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/b\u003e Independently Published\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/b\u003e English\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePublished:\u003c\/b\u003e 04\/19\/2025\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003ePages:\u003c\/b\u003e 196\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eFormat:\u003c\/b\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eWeight:\u003c\/b\u003e 0.59lbs\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eSize:\u003c\/b\u003e 9.00h x 6.00w x 0.42d","brand":"Ian Crossland","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49166600667391,"sku":"9798280558670","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"url":"https:\/\/www.whiterainbookhouse.com\/products\/embers-echoestm-ian-crossland-9798280558670","provider":"WR Book House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}