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Shadow Crosser

Shadow Crosser

Children's BooksFantasy
Pages
432
Published
2020
Language
English

Synopsis

In the third installment of the Storm Runner series, Zane continues his perilous journey through the world of Mayan gods and monsters. With new challenges and ancient prophecies looming, Zane must confront his destiny and protect those he cares about. This adventure will test his courage and reveal the true extent of his powers.

Prose complexity
1/10

Vibe

AdventurousWhimsicalHopeful
Quest

Genres

Children's Books Fantasy Mythology

About the author

J
J. C. Cervantes

J.C. Cervantes — Jennifer Cervantes — is a New York Times bestselling American author from New Mexico who writes for middle-grade, young adult and adult readers. Her debut, Tortilla Sun (2010), was a New Voices pick; she is best known for The Storm Runner trilogy (2018–2020), published under Rick Riordan Presents, in which a disabled New Mexico boy called Zane Obispo discovers he is the son of the Maya storm god Hurakan. She has since written The Lords of Night, the YA novels Flirting with Fate...

Frequently asked questions

  • Does Shadow Crosser conclude the Storm Runner series?

    Shadow Crosser is the third book in the Storm Runner series, and it brings Zane's primary quest to a definitive close, offering resolution to the overarching narrative threads established in the previous installments.

  • Is Shadow Crosser suitable for readers new to the series?

    While Shadow Crosser provides a satisfying conclusion to Zane's journey, it is strongly recommended to read The Storm Runner and The Fire Keeper first to fully understand the character development, world-building, and ongoing plot.

  • How does Shadow Crosser connect to Mayan mythology?

    The book continues to deeply integrate authentic Mayan mythology, drawing on specific deities, legends, and cultural elements to drive the plot and character arcs, offering readers further insight into these ancient traditions.