In 2010, deep in a Northern Californian redwood forest, two boys (9 years + 6 years) and their father sat at a picnic table and created an original epic fantasy world. The ancient trees looked on and bore witness to the summoning of the Wycaan Masters.

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At The Walls Of Galbrieth went on to win the Eric Hoffer Book Award for YA and over the next five years, Shalev presented a fresh manuscript to his sons while on their summer camping trip, subjecting himself to these harshest of critics. In 2011, Tourmaline Books signed Alon Shalev to what became a six-book commitment. Calhei No More, the sixth in the series, was released in the fall of 2016.

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Written as a Young Adult epic fantasy series, these stories resonate with readers of all ages, telling of a reluctant hero who holds friendship and freedom above power and magic.

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Alon Shalev is also the author of three social justice-themed novels including Unwanted Heroes, The Accidental Activist and A Gardener's Tale.

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He blogs at elfwriter.com and tweets @elfwriter. He can be found on Facebook & Goodreads, and is often seen staring at elves in coffee shops.

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