New York Times bestselling author J. C. Cervantes (www.jennifercervantes.com) also wrote Tortilla Sun, which was called a beautiful and engaging debut by Kirkus, an imaginative, yet grounded novel by Publishers Weekly, and lean and lightly spiced with evocative metaphor by School Library Journal. Tortilla Sun was a 2010 New Voices pick by the American Booksellers Association and it was named to Bank Street's 2011 Best Book List. Jen is an avid reader, a champion for the underdog, and a believer in magic. She is currently working on a sequel to this book, The Fire Keeper. Follow her on Facebook, Twitter: @jencerv, and Instagram: #authorjcervantes.
The Storm Runner takes us on a wild thrill-ride through the Southwest, Los Angeles, and the spirit realm amidst all night diners, delicious cups of hot chocolate, and Maya deities. A terrific read leading to an explosive, page-turner of a finale! --Daniel Jose Older, New York Times best-selling author of Shadowshaper A perfect storm of inspiring heroes, surprising twists, and some seriously scary monsters. This hilarious, expertly-plotted adventure keeps you racing through the pages and leaves you desperate for the next book (and craving a steaming mug of hot chocolate)! --Shannon Messenger, New York Times best-selling author of the Sky Fall series The Storm Runner is brilliant, exhilarating, funny. Its pages will burn in your hands and Zane Obispo and the Maya gods will keep you up at night terrified and delighted! But, beware, this book might reveal your own hidden magic. --Francisco X. Stork, author of Marcelo in the Real World