Eclipse verb deprive (someone or something) of significance, power, or prominence. Predecessor to Gifted, Eclipse follows the rise and fall of the Gifted peoples, from birth to near extinction. Beginning with the genesis of the Gifted legend, Eclipse oversees Captain Samuel Primarium, the man who's exploits served as a catalyst for the Gifted's path. Following Primarium's escapades, a second era is the era of the Gifted Wars, a conflict raging through decades which gives rise to an ancient evil. It is through the interlocking of these timelines that the paramount characters of the Gifted legend are revealed, those who breathe life into its universe.
Joshua Mendrala is an up-and-coming author from Colorado. Falling in love with storytelling at a young age, he self-published his first novel at age 13 and has been writing ever since. Mendrala's writing is influenced by his love for the outdoors, a fantastical view of life, and a deep-rooted faith. Inspired by authors such as J.R.R. Tolkein, Franz Kafka, and Frank Herbert, Mendrala's passion continues to grow with every novel read, and every word written.