This saga plunges into a world where individuals transform into animals on a daily basis, whether by choice or by fate. Follow characters as they grapple with this extraordinary ability and its profound effects on their lives and society. The series explores themes of identity, acceptance, and the struggle for survival in a challenging and unfamiliar landscape.
Here is the exciting first novel in Mickey Zucker Reichert's acclaimed shapeshifter saga—published simultaneously with the hardcover release of the second and final book. Graduate student Benton Collins enters a gateway to a world where people transform into animals daily—whether they want to or not.
The story follows Benton Collins as he returns to Barakhai, a land where magic has transformed most of its inhabitants into unintentional shapeshifters. Despite believing his adventures were over, he learns that his friends still require his help. Benton embarks on a new journey to assist them in their urgent quest, facing challenges and magical transformations along the way.
In a moment of chaos, Benton Collins, a graduate student, chases an escaped lab rat into a storeroom that opens a portal to Barakhai. This mystical realm is inhabited by inadvertent shapeshifters, humans who transform into animals for half of their day or night. Ben's journey into this world not only alters his understanding of reality but also profoundly impacts his life in ways he never imagined.