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Stephen Carter and the Elementals
Once a Mecca for gold miners, Leadville, Colorado has become a quiet family community. But all of that is about to change.
The local mining company has determined that old man Hawkins mine can produce gold again. Its re-opening is sad news to four boys for whom the mine has become a playground.
Stephen Carter and his friends make a final expedition to the mine. A fall from a ledge leaves Stephen critically injured. The decision to leave him and go for help is difficult for his friends, but so grave is Stephen’s injury that the boys are afraid he might die.
What they find upon their return puzzles them to the depths of their souls. Something unexplainable has happened to Stephen. He is not the same boy he was an hour earlier.
Strange events will occur, and relationships are about to change. Many lives will be in harm’s way, and the residents of Leadville don't know it, but their very survival lies in the hands of a twelve year old boy.
The local mining company has determined that old man Hawkins mine can produce gold again. Its re-opening is sad news to four boys for whom the mine has become a playground.
Stephen Carter and his friends make a final expedition to the mine. A fall from a ledge leaves Stephen critically injured. The decision to leave him and go for help is difficult for his friends, but so grave is Stephen’s injury that the boys are afraid he might die.
What they find upon their return puzzles them to the depths of their souls. Something unexplainable has happened to Stephen. He is not the same boy he was an hour earlier.
Strange events will occur, and relationships are about to change. Many lives will be in harm’s way, and the residents of Leadville don't know it, but their very survival lies in the hands of a twelve year old boy.
418 pages, Kindle Edition
First published September 18, 2011
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July 30, 2025
Stephen Carter and the Elementals by Dan Reynolds blends small-town charm with supernatural wonder. Set in the historic town of Leadville, Colorado, this thrilling romantasy follows twelve-year-old Stephen Carter, whose life is forever changed after a mysterious accident in an abandoned mine.
As Stephen grapples with newfound powers and unexplainable events, friendships are tested, secrets unravel, and the fate of the entire town rests on his young shoulders. With heart, suspense, and a touch of magic, this book captures the spirit of adventure while weaving in an undercurrent of emotional growth.
A must-read for fans of magical coming-of-age stories and heartfelt urban fantasy!
As Stephen grapples with newfound powers and unexplainable events, friendships are tested, secrets unravel, and the fate of the entire town rests on his young shoulders. With heart, suspense, and a touch of magic, this book captures the spirit of adventure while weaving in an undercurrent of emotional growth.
A must-read for fans of magical coming-of-age stories and heartfelt urban fantasy!
November 18, 2019
Creative and very clean content for younger audiences looking for an adventure story.
October 28, 2015
Stephen Carter and the Elementals was a good story. Stephen has to deal with trying to keep a secret that can save the town but at the same time may not only change his life, but his very being. Does he tell his friends and family about what has happened to him and what he feels he must do or should he keep things a secret? All while trying to figure out his new feelings for two girls of different origins.
I'd love to see more about Stephen and the Elementals
I'd love to see more about Stephen and the Elementals
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