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Shelly Campbell

    Shelly Campbell's speculative fiction leans toward the literary with dollops of oddity. She enjoys the challenge of exploring new techniques and subject matter, striving to embed inspiring stories within her writing and art. Her unique approach aims to captivate readers with fresh perspectives.

    Under the Lesser Moon
    • 2023

      Under the Lesser Moon

      • 429 pages
      • 16 hours of reading

      'Dragons once led our people across the wastelands, away from storms, and toward hunting grounds.' That's what the elders say, but eleven-year-old Akrist has squinted at empty skies his whole life. The dragons have abandoned them, and it's Akrist's fault. He's cursed. Like every other firstborn son, he has inherited the sins of his ancestors. In his camp, he's the only eldest boy left. Something happened to the others. Something terrible. When Akrist befriends Tanar, an eldest boy from another tribe, he discovers the awful truth: they're being raised as sacrifices to appease the Goddess and win back her dragons. The ritual happens when the dual moons eclipse. Escape is the only option, but Akrist was never taught to hunt or survive the wastelands alone. Time is running out, and he has to do something before the moons touch.

      Under the Lesser Moon