It all began in April of 2019 after going down a rabbit hole of reading about DEMA lore. I was inspired, and the opening line of what would become the Rescuers From DEMA began to come to life. It only took 3 months to write a full 90,000-word novel. Editing came next as I developed a plan to somehow get the book in the hands of the boys of Twenty One Pilots.
I was eventually successful in handing 3 copies of the printed/bound book to Mark Eshelman of Reel Bear Media at a Denver TØP concert. With hopes that Tyler, Josh, and Mark would read the book, love it, and contact me, I worked on the follow-up to Rescuers From DEMA.
I never did hear from TØP and decided to eliminate any copyright issues from the book, so I could publish it outright without permission from the band. The editing resumed again and eventually the book was changed into what it is now – Rescuers From Illur.
I am so happy to announce that Rescuers From Illur is now available for preorder.
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When strangers come to an encampment with the promise of travel to a thriving society, a curious boy, who is an outsider among his people, has to be ready to leave behind the life he has made to go to a place he hopes exists.
Very few in the worn encampment even notice the boy they have known since birth. With feelings of not being liked or cared for, Edan spends his days exploring and only returns for meager shelter during the night. Believing he is fine on his own, the quiet boy has adapted to rely only on himself.
Strangers arrive at a camp built around a structure that was long ago a wondrous house. They come on the heels of fear, but bring knowledge and the promise of travel to a thriving society. The possibility of prosperity within a world of hard work and nothingness would mean tremendous change for those living in the camp. Edan is wary, but interested in the strangers and soon connects with one who believes she is meant to save his people. As Edan’s bond grows with the captivating girl, Vita, the strangers ready themselves to return to Illur with the people of the encampment.
Even though he has every reason to go, it is a struggle for Edan to leave the only place he has known to travel somewhere he hopes exists. Trust is hard won for a boy who is used to being alone, but loyalty seems rooted in his soul. He wants to believe, for himself and all the others of his camp who wonder if they can find a better life in Illur.
When the strangers come, will you go with them?