Songbirds of the Veil
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Pub Date Aug 4 2026 | Archive Date Sep 24 2026
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Description
To save her grandfather, she'll have to survive the Amazon. To find the truth, she'll have to cross the Veil.
In 1908, fifteen-year-old Ramona Grey lives a quiet, scamp-like existence in Key West, caring for her dying grandfather. As the legendary explorer who first discovered a miracle serum within the Amazon Rainforest, he now relies on that very medicine to live. But now, the world's supply is gone.
The tyrannical Authority has hoarded the final drops, leaving cities in darkness and the sick in despair. When the U.S. Navy and the Authority launch a covert expedition to find the hidden source-a magical portal buried deep in the labyrinth of the Amazon-they coerce Ramona's grandfather into leading the way. Used as leverage in their deadly bargain, Ramona is thrust headfirst into a perilous journey.
To save her family, Ramona will have to survive the jungle, outmaneuver ruthless agents, and cross the Veil.
A Note From the Publisher
• Title: Songbirds of the Veil
• Publication Date: August 4, 2026
• Target Audience: Young Adult Crossover / Adult Historical Fantasy / YA Coming of Age
• Formats: Kindle eBook (Amazon KDP) and Paperback (IngramSpark distribution available to bookstores and libraries).
ABOUT THE AUTHOR:
Steven McClellen is an emerging author of fantasy and science fiction. He studied architecture and creative writing at the University of Colorado Boulder, and today he works as an architectural designer. His background in historic preservation directly inspires his storytelling; many of his ideas are born while wandering through old buildings and ancient churches, capturing the echoes of the past to build his fictional worlds.
Under the pen name Steven Rudy, he authored the epic fantasy series The Luminance Saga. Songbirds of the Veil is his young adult debut.
Steven lives in Colorado with his wife and three children. When he isn’t designing houses or cheering at a Broncos game, he is actively working on his next novel.
Advance Praise
WHAT EARLY READERS ARE SAYING:
"The descriptions of scenes in the Amazon make you feel like you're there!"
"...an adventure filled with hidden secrets, danger and a mysterious world where history and fantasy intertwine...I genuinely felt transported alongside the characters and couldn’t wait to see what was around the next corner."
Brett Moore - NetGalley Reviewer
https://www.netgalley.com/book/858454/review/2112163
Marketing Plan
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Available Editions
| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781737065272 |
| PRICE | |
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