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During this mini episode we turn the Authors Spotlight onto Keven Albers and his book “Helcyon: The Ashen Knight.”
We explore a story that is far more than a traditional fantasy, it’s a profound exploration of grief, memory, and the stories we inherit.
Thirteen-year-old Bobby Porter is pulled into the unfinished fantasy novel left behind by his recently deceased father. He lands in Helcyon, an ash-choked world ruled by an immortal tyrant, where he partners with Zenobia, a fierce young warrior on her own quest. As Bobby navigates cursed lands and grief-soaked legends, he uncovers unsettling truths: this world may be a map of his father's own trauma, and the story itself is now demanding something from him.
Join us for a deep dive into a novel that masterfully blurs the lines between fantasy and reality, written for readers from pre-teen to their deathbed.
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Discussion Points:
- The compelling storyline of Helcyon: The Ashen Knight.
- Why this is not a traditional fantasy novel—it’s a layered exploration of psychological and emotional themes.
- The role of nostalgia for the past and processing legacy.
- The blurring of fantasy versus reality and how the book uses the portal fantasy trope to examine trauma.
- Keven’s journey from screenplay to novel and how it shaped the book's cinematic feel.
- An exciting sneak peek into the second book of the trilogy.
- Discussing the wide age group appeal—why this book resonates with both young readers and adults.
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