Steven Sharples

The Realm - Apprentice Steven Sharples

The Realm - Apprentice is the second novel in the series of The Realm. Elizabeth always knew that there was something different about her grandfather, Sam. She didn't know, however, that his former career as a stage magician was a front for his secretive role in a mysterious organization called The Illumini. After moving into his secluded home in the Illinois countryside, Elizabeth discovered hidden rooms in the basement and gateways to other worlds, including The Realm. The discovery of these worlds and their strange inhabitants quickly led her into the midst of a plot to capture and exploit two of the most ancient and powerful creatures in the universe. Having secured the remnants of one of the sentient beings, Apollo, Elizabeth returned to The Realm in a race against time to reunite him with his partner, Dianna. At the same time, her grandfather fell into the clutches of his Illumini nemesis, Russell Wendell, as he facilitated a distraction to enable her successful escape. Desperate to secure the location and freedom of her grandfather, Elizabeth must now reach out to the enigmatic man known as The Tortillian. Only as an apprentice under his tutelage will she begin to comprehend the magnitude of this challenge and be prepared to discover and develop her latent magical abilities. This new mission reunites Elizabeth with former friends and further exposes her to a vast universe with untold potential and opportunity.