A girl From Nowhere

The Firewall Trilogy Book 1

Surrounded by fire, a girl with mysterious powers and a young warrior search for safety.

Life in the wasteland is a constant struggle. No one knows it better than Taimin. Crippled, and with only his indomitable aunt to protect him, Taimin must learn to survive in a world scorched by two suns and frequented by raiders.

But when Taimin discovers his homestead ransacked and his aunt killed, he sets off with one mission: to seek revenge against those who stole everything. With nowhere to call home, his hunt soon takes a turn when he meets a mystic, Selena, who convinces him to join her search for the fabled white city. Taimin and Selena both need refuge, and the white city is a place where Taimin may find someone to heal his childhood injury.

As they avoid relentless danger, Taimin and Selena attempt to reach the one place that promises salvation. And they can only hope that the city is the haven they need it to be…

A Girl From Nowhere The Firewall Trilogy, Book 1

A World Of Secrets The Firewall Trilogy, Book 2 

A Search For Starlight The Firewall Trilogy, Book 3 

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Seven Words of Power

A standalone collection of seven stories.

Apprentice enchantress, Evora Guinestor, is summoned to a mysterious meeting with Master Zoran. Her suspicions are confirmed when her two rival apprentices have also been summoned: it’s time for Master Zoran to name his successor.

But along with her rivals Evora is shocked when Master Zoran announces a contest. In three days, the apprentice who demonstrates the most powerful magic with the fewest number of words to call forth its power will be named a master.

Evora will need to use every trick at her disposal to win the contest.

Her mind turns to the mysterious seven words of power… And in the end, she will be in danger of her very life.

 

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 Seven Words of Power

A standalone collection of seven stories.

Apprentice enchantress, Evora Guinestor, is summoned to a mysterious meeting with Master Zoran. Her suspicions are confirmed when her two rival apprentices have also been summoned: it’s time for Master Zoran to name his successor.

But along with her rivals Evora is shocked when Master Zoran announces a contest. In three days, the apprentice who demonstrates the most powerful magic with the fewest number of words to call forth its power will be named a master. 

Evora will need to use every trick at her disposal to win the contest. 

Her mind turns to the mysterious seven words of power… And in the end, she will be in danger of her very life.

 

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What Readers Are Saying

I absolutely loved this book. I was hooked from the beginning with the beautiful storytelling and wonderful characters. The story wasn’t rushed and the description was full and enticing. I was rooting for the characters from the beginning (especially Griff, I want a Griff). I love the fact that there was a strong female character who didn’t need to wait to be saved by a man. I also love how there was a relationship being built by the main characters that felt natural and not rushed but also wasn’t the main storyline and each character was important and had their own stories to tell. Overall, this was an extremely well written and enjoyable book. I’m dying for the second book in this series!
Bethaliciax
With all the turmoil in the world of pandemic, racial tensions, financial upheaval it was great to read a book that covered all of these issues and yet finished with a note of hope and understanding. The characters are complex and relatable, their concerns and focuses are akin to many we all face today albeit in different ways. Watching Taimin and Selena discover their long held beliefs about themselves change from self-doubt to self acceptance is inspiring. Reading how 1 person in a position of power can cause so much distrust and division caused me to really see how the media of our day is doing the same thing. The power of the underdog comes through even more powerfully as many people discover the things they had been taught about other species was wrong. Banding together they find power that changes their world forever for the better.
Amber W
Fantasy fans I'll enjoy this book. It's a coming of age, for more than one character, as well as adventure and fascinating fantasy creatures. Selena and Taiman had hard lives. They must learn to work together and figure out who t trust. Should they trust only those beings like them, humans? Or do other sentient beings deserve trust as well? Together they not only must overcome their own prejudices and weaknesses, they must also fight for their freedom from someone who was supposed to be protecting them. I highly recommend this book for some fantasy fun.
Pat Hauldren
A Girl From Nowhere is a must-read if you enjoy sci-fi and dystopian society. The novel takes place on an unnamed planet (possibly Earth), where the land is harsh and barren. After losing his family to brutal creatures, both human and humanoid, Taimin embarks on a quest to find a better life. Along the way he finds friendship with mystic and a rover, and encounters an old nemesis. Throughout the novel, Maxwell address issues such as racism and prejudice, resource scarcity, and how the desire for power can corrupt absolutely. Woven amongst the darker elements are themes of friendship, resilience, and possibility for change. An excellent read.
Kate
Some authors are world builders. They describe their visions in words that transport you to their imagination, even if you're not sure why you're there. Other authors are storytellers. They draw you in and keep you turning page after page, even when you have questions about the why, where, and who. This author. This book. He does them both. The world is complex and amazing. The characters and stories are lovely and engaging. This book had a wonderful ending; I know there's more to come, but I'm also comfortable waiting until the next book comes out. I have no idea how he'll come up with as engaging a story, but I'm sure he will.
Adam
This book is engaging because it is well-written, the story is intriguing, and it lacks the dull spots that some amateur sci-fi writers deem necessary to fill, I guess. I rooted for Tiaiman and Selena and the friends met along the way to the White City all of whom were unique and original to me. I know this is listed under sci-fi, but isn't it just as much fantasy? Whatever the reader wants to label it is fine. The story thoroughly entertained me.
Bookish
This is the first in a trilogy and this is a great opener, although of course with something like this you do have a certain amount of predictability and formulaic scenes. The trick though is to handle these just right, and certainly James Maxwell knows what he is doing. We find ourselves then on what seems to be an alien planet where humans live side by side with other bipedal races who also have the same degree of intelligence. There are two suns and the place seems to be rather an inhospitable wasteland, but there are resources if you know where to look, and of course there is trading going on.
M. Dowden
I just started reading this 2 nights ago. It was so good, I didn't realize how much time had gone by. Needless to say, I did not get enough hours of sleep. I'm not even done with it yet. If it turns into a stinker I'll update but seems like I'll be reading them all. I don't even remember how I got this. Was it one of my first reads or what? I didn't even know what it was about when I started reading. I will say this, if anything happens to the wherry, I will not continue reading. I'm attached to the character like he is my dog. I hardly ever review a book before I'm done.
D. Falise
Riveting story that kept me captivated. A girl with no past, a crippled boy in a wasteland... Taimin and Selena both come from a life of nothing but loss and hardship; living in a barren land full of predators, survival depends on strength, skill, and the life giving water they can find in a world with two sun's. This book held me captivated the entire time! The illustrative descriptions of the hot and arid land, the creatures who managed to survive a world with no water, and everything awash in such vivid color from the author have me rushing out to add the second and third books to my wishlist in this trilogy.
Tashan K.
Incredible beginning to a new series by James Maxwell. Set in an apparent land of heat and hardship. Strange animals and peoples inhabit this land. Souls who live in this wasteland all hear of the incredible White City. Can it be found? Is it the Utopia they hope to find? I can’t help but see some connections between the fabled city and modern American politics. Maybe it is just my imagination. Read it for yourself. It is a great read.
Pacfam