Gladius and the Sea of Lost Souls

By J.A. Paul

The sea holds terrifying secrets. But none as deadly as the spirit that steals the souls of the living.

Fresh off the grueling trials of his youth, Gladius Oldmont faces a nightmare far worse than any beast of the woods. The townspeople have vanished into a mindless, wide-eyed trance. His brother Kirken is trapped within a cursed horde. And Elle-the girl Gladius would cross worlds to protect-has been snatched into the night by a fierce, black Pegasus.

To break the spell, Gladius must mount a desperate rescue mission into the treacherous Drylands Coast and dive deep into the Sea of Lost Souls. Alongside his unyieldingly loyal friend Henry and the courageous dragon Thimbus, Gladius infiltrates a magnificent, subterranean lair hidden behind a waterfall of gold.

But a devastating trap awaits them. The entity ruling the waves isn't just a monster-it is an ancient, shape-shifting spirit capable of mimicking loved ones, multiplying into demon horses, and unleashing a paralyzing, deafening white scream. Worse yet, the longer you fight it, the more of your soul it permanently drains.

With a cosmic betrayal unfolding and an unstable portal threatening to maroon his family in the Other World forever, Gladius and Henry must execute a brilliant, dangerous strategy. Can the pure innocence of youth conquer a soul-snatching black magic before the gateway snaps shut?

Gladius and the Sea of Lost Souls is the explosive second installment in J.A. Paul's epic middle-grade fantasy adventure series. Filled with mythical creatures, unbreakable friendships, and high-flying heart, it's a wild, coming-of-age journey perfect for fans of Percy Jackson and classic elemental fantasy.

Experience the adventure your way: Available now in Kindle, Paperback, and narrated on Audible Audiobook

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1468051911
• ISBN13: 9781468051919
• Release Date: April 2012
• Publisher: Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
• Length: 276 Pages
• Weight: 0.82 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 6.0" x 9.0"