The Malicious Wind

A mishap with forbidden magic separates Sano from his mother, and his only chance of reuniting with her lies in magic even older and stranger than anything he's ever known.

Sixteen-year-old Sano was only trying to save a village from a landslide, but the illegal magic he used catches the attention of powerful warriors. Chased out of his isolated home in the tropical forests, Sano ventures into a kingdom he barely knows. The only help he can get comes from a reluctant companion, Anina, who seeks the secret to gaining magic — a secret that his mother might be keeping. Together, they must find a way to reunite with Sano's mother while evading warriors, thieves, and scammers.

But it's a dangerous time to be a fugitive in the Kingdom of Dayung. Still reeling from a recent rebellion, the people of the kingdom are slow to trust and quick to conspire. The greedy, ruthless king is desperate to eliminate any threats to his power. And to top it all, a mysterious wind is plaguing the kingdom, turning people into wood.

Dive into the tale of The Malicious Wind, where high-stakes magic and unlikely friendships collide in a world inspired by Philippine mythology.