The Shadows of Zanthia

By Ryan Neville Cooney

A new world. A hidden power. A deep betrayal. A war he never saw coming.

When Sam is inexplicably transported to the mysterious planet of Zanthia, he finds himself hunted by an army of four-armed warriors and rescued by a group of human survivors. But survival is only the beginning. As he discovers strange new powers within himself, Sam is thrust into a war that has raged for decades - a war where the line between hero and villain blurs.

With the fate of humanity hanging in the balance, Sam must navigate treacherous alliances, uncover long-buried secrets, and face the brutal Gladiator Games to prove himself. But as dark forces stir, he realizes that his arrival in Zanthia was no accident. Someone, or something, has been waiting for him.

Can Sam unlock the truth before it's too late? Or will he become just another shadow lost in the endless battle for survival?

Perfect for fans of sci-fi, fantasy adventures, high-stakes action, and rich world-building, The Shadows of Zanthia is an electrifying debut that will leave you breathless until the final page.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1835434320
• ISBN13: 9781835434321
• Release Date: September 2025
• Publisher: Olympia Publishers
• Length: 266 Pages
• Weight: 0.67 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.6" x 5.5" x 8.3"
• Age Range: 13 to 18 years
• Grade Range: Grade 8 to Postsecondary