Lija Fisher explores themes of identity and belonging, offering a unique perspective on the boundaries between the familiar and the unknown. Her writing, shaped by a life lived across diverse landscapes and a background in theatre performance, is rich with vivid imagery and compelling characters. Fisher crafts narratives that delve into the art of storytelling, aiming to provide readers with captivating and memorable experiences. Her works invite contemplation on the world around us and how we perceive it.
Thirteen-year-old Clivo Wren learns that his recently deceased father was not an archaeologist as he was told, but rather a cryptid catcher, known for finding elusive mythological creatures, and now Clivo must pick up where his father left off and track down a cryptid whose blood grants immortality before the knowledge falls into the wrong hands.