CHRONICLES OF THE EVER-GUISE
One girl. One cursed artifact. Only one chance to save her world.
BOOK ONE
CHAOS WOODS
When the auction for a magical artifact goes awry, killing the thief who tried to steal it, young barmaid Telyn Brower winds up with a fragment of a forbidden mask. Highly illegal. Highly dangerous. And highly addictive. As Telyn and her friends begin to use its power to reshape their town of Harlech, they unleash unforeseen consequences.
But Harlech is no ordinary town. Isolated on the high plateau of the Chaos Woods—an enchanted forest where magic proves unpredictable—it survives in precarious balance between the magic-wielding armies of the coast and the wild denizens of the deep woods.
Soon, that balance shatters, and everything begins to change. A daemon smashes the prefecture. Slavery returns. Secrets surface and puzzles multiply. As winter storms gather and evil forces close in, Telyn and her friends must embark on a high-stakes adventure to break free from the mask's grip, survive ferocious beasts, and confront the dreaded mind wizard...or lose everything they hold dear.
BOOK TWO
BOOK TWO - COMING NOV 19, 2026
COMING NOV 19, 2026
CHAOS EMPIRE
Haunted by the corrupting power of the Ever-Guise mask, harassed by bounty hunters at every turn, Telyn and her friends are forced to flee Harlech to take refuge in the capital city of Enshede, where Telyn seeks a final confrontation with the most dangerous enemy of all–the Mind Wizard.
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PRAISE FOR THE CHRONICLES OF THE EVER-GUISE
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“The Ever-Guise series is fun, vivid and engaging…We are off on a grand adventure and I am hooked and enjoying it.”
– Kevin J. Anderson, New York Times bestselling coauthor of Dune: House Atreides
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“Scott T. Barnes delivers a richly imagined, character-driven coming-of-age fantasy that balances cozy adventure with thoughtful themes of morality, addiction, and the consequences of one’s choices.”
– IndieReader Starred Review
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“An absorbing, character-driven YA tale of camaraderie and redemption.”
– Kirkus Reviews
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“Chaos Woods offers rewards for younger and older readers alike, delivering an engaging balance of unfettered imagination and real-world depth.”
– Blueink Review