The Land of the Trade

Book excerpt: A timeless tale about the trades one should or should not make in the name of reaching their destiny. Sequel to Amazon Bestselling Novels THE LAND of the PINES THE LAND of the STRAYS They say that life is about compromise. Sacrifice. A series of trades to reach one’s destiny. But in Grey’s wildest dreams, she never imagined that her journey would include an underground joyride—or that the repercussions of her past could cost her everything. Grey, Mikey, and Lane know the Subterranean Earth and Animal Tunnel (SEAT) is the only way to safely reunite their friend Scout the Golden Retriever with his human on the west coast. They understand that time is of the essence. They have exactly 24 hours to embark on a trip that begins in the trunk of the oldest tree in the universe. They are told to expect hard choices as they navigate the path, but no one prepared them for the Cricket Café at Sacrificial Sands or the ghost town at the Deadly Dune. The deeper the foursome ride into the layers of the earth, one thing becomes clear—there is no turning back the clock and no trade big enough to avoid Consequences. The Land of the Trade, the third installment of the Loodor Tales Series, pushes the boundaries of self- reflection in a story guaranteed to remind readers they, too, can persevere through highs and lows. No mistake is insurmountable, nor victory a permanent position. This fantasy adventure transports readers to the root of their dreams and the “Shadows” of the underworld, as the all-star cast must barter for the ride of their lives. The Loodor Tales Series is designed to instill self-worth and support mental well-being among today’s youth. The bestselling series launched with The Land of the Pines, followed by the sequel, The Land of the Strays. The Land of the Trade is the third installment in the series.