The Emerald Tablets

Twelve-year-old Zya Nicole Jenkins wishes for an adventure on the last night of summer. But, when she and her best friend Elijah find a glowing door in the woods, the youngsters get much more than they bargained for, and find themselves swept away on a quest of epic proportions. Cast into the midst of a centuries-long, intergalactic conflict, the newly minted heroes will have to overcome their greatest fear, learn to trust a mysterious ally and master their new magic timepieces to save the day and free humanity from the evil Archons.

Packed to the brim with pharaohs and zombies, twists and turns, shape-shifters and a fearsome Lizard King, Guardians of the Cosmic Clocks: The Emerald Tablets is a new brand of Young Adult Fantasy for a contemporary audience. Described by its author as "A Wrinkle in Time with Black kids and lizard aliens", The Emerald Tablets follows two precocious young people as they break the mold, transcend expectations and grow to accept their destiny. A story about freedom, responsibility and the kind of friendship that can't be broken, The Emerald Tablets' fast-paced narrative reads more like a film than a novel. With the fate of humanity on the line, and new surprises around every corner, you'll be on the edge of your seat till the final bell.

If you're a fan of Ancient Egypt, time travel, aliens or the cosmic battle between good and evil, this story is just for you. The first of a seven-book series, The Emerald Tablets aspires to be a foundational narrative for anyone with big dreams.

For Parents of Young Children: The plot places our protagonists in uncertain situations with selfish, creepy and power-hungry enemies, causing them to act decisively, demonstrating that any obstacle can be surmounted with patience, team-work and imagination. The narrative addresses themes of liberation, self-confidence and bodily autonomy, while taking on difficult topics such as parental abandonment, bullying, family trauma, slavery and death in ways young adults can understand and relate to.