Shimmering Soil

By J Grindar

Lian returns to his village a failure, mocked and forgotten, but the soil has other plans. As he tends his fields, subtle magic awakens in his crops-shimmering life that hints at a hidden alchemy.

Word spreads, drawing rivals, curious villagers, and a noblewoman seeking a cure. Lian's careful experiments succeed, but danger follows: suspicion, envy, and the watchful eyes of authorities threaten everything he's built.

Amid whispers, rivalry, and a slow-burn bond with Mei, Lian must balance ambition with restraint and navigate the delicate line between power and responsibility.

Roots of Alchemy is a character-driven fantasy of village life, hidden magic, and the quiet strength of persistence, growth, and the ties that root us to home.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0FRFY1GLS
• ISBN13: 9798232705473
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: J. Grindar
• Length: 124 Pages
• Weight: 0.34 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 5.5" x 8.5"