Journey to Elara

by Matthew Lowes

An epic fantasy unfolds across parallel worlds . . .Anna Karova lives in a run-down apartment at the edge of a modern city, but when assassins from the fallen realm of Maleistria appear to be hunting her, she must travel to the world of Elara to find hope for herself and the future of humanity. She is accompanied by Mouse, a young mute girl, and Ken Ashbury, an apprentice to a wealthy and powerful secret society determined to control the destiny of mankind. They are guided by Faedyn, a mysterious exile of Elara, whose troubled past is finally catching up with him. Together, they embark on a quest to thwart the coming of a war that threatens all three earths.

“Intriguing worlds, engaging personalities, and dark struggles compel the journey forward. I can’t wait for Book 2!”
—Elizabeth Engstrom, Author of The Itinerant

“Lowes has created a real gem, a rousing adventure full of memorable characters and fascinating new worlds. I enjoyed every page and eagerly await the next installment!”
—Christina Lay, Author of Symphony of Ruin

Kindle Edition

Published August 17, 2025

Reviews

[Marijke McCandless · Rating 5 out of 5]

A classic fantasy with characters I loved right from the start! Unique in its storyline, it still has a "Lord-of-the-Rings" storyline feel to it as the motley crew begins their journey to faraway lands.

[Elizabeth Engstrom · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is the first of a series of three books, classic adventure fantasies written by a master storyteller. Great characters, drama and suspense.