{"product_id":"the-monarchs","title":"The Monarchs","description":"Winner of the Silver Medal in the 2025 Nautilus Book Awards: Young Adult Fiction\nWinner of the International Impact Book Awards: Science Fiction\/Fantasy and YA Fiction\nWinner of the Literary Titan Gold Book Award: Fiction\nWinner of 2024 NYC Big Book Award: Visionary Fiction\nWinner of American Book Fest's 2024 American Fiction Awards in the category of New Age Fiction.\nWinner of Firebird Book Awards in the category of Science Fiction and Dystopian.\n\"A thought-provoking and spiritual dystopian quest.\" -Kirkus Reviews\n\". . . an uplifting, vividly imagined tale of human potential and the unifying power of empathy and love.\" -IndieReader\n\". . . an unforgettable page-turning novel featuring fascinating characters who live in a vividly described world.\" -Natacha Belair, Award-Winning Author of A Stellar Purpose trilogy\nThe eyes are the windows to the universe, if one knows how to look. For a select group of extraordinary children, this has never been more apparent.\nBorn into a world ravaged by war, Samuel Helen is among the first in a wave of \"new youth\" children who possess abnormally large eyes and breathtaking psychic abilities. But Samuel's powerful telekinesis cannot be managed by the team of scientists at General George Mabus's military facility. He finds his only solace in his sessions with his wise tutor, Walter, who introduces him to music and philosophy, and his cherished weekly visits with an ordinary orphan girl, Evelyn, in the neighboring village.\nWhen a twist of fate sends Samuel and Evelyn into uncharted territory, Samuel is forced to confront dark shadows from his past in order to unlock the deepest wells of his psyche, even the universe itself, and discover deep spiritual truths while harnessing his abilities-and facing off with vengeful enemies.\nHe soon realizes that he is part of something much greater than he could have ever imagined . . .\u003cbr\u003eASIN: B0CYW39XGT\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: RDV.B0CYW39XGT.G\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Good\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Sabbas, Mark\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This book is in good condition with very minimal damage. Pages may have minimal notes or highlighting. Cover image on the book may vary from photo. Ships out quickly in a secure plastic mailer.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Reliant Bookstore","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46504538439857,"sku":"RDV.B0CYW39XGT.G","price":9.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0544\/8872\/7729\/files\/B0CYW39XGT-0.jpg?v=1765820146","url":"https:\/\/www.reliantbookstore.com\/products\/the-monarchs","provider":"Reliant Bookstore","version":"1.0","type":"link"}