Child of Nod is the first installment of The Balance

Alice wakes one day to find herself on the other side of death, in the corrupted fairy tale land of Nod. Unable to remember much of the events leading to her demise, she sets out on a journey to discover her memory and the reason for her presence in Nod. Unknown to her, the man responsible for her death, Jack, is on a mission to find her spirit and end her second life.

Alice takes flight, only to find herself drawn into the lives of those around her and the mystery permeating that place. From the humble streets of Elysium to the mirrored spires of Memoria, her journey takes her on a path that leads to a decision that will affect the fate of Nod.

Along the way, she meets a cast of characters that include a madman with a dark secret, her faithful companion, Dog, and woman made of memory. Together, they help her on her journey as she uncovers the truth of Nod and the woman behind it all, the Red Queen.

ABOUT THE SERIES

The Balance series is about the land of Nod and those of the Blood, who have the ability to travel between worlds, in addition to other gifts. The whole is watched over by Mr. Black, the personification of Balance. There is a war brewing, between forces that would tip the scales from equal power to the Void, the embodiment of chaos.