A desperate mission. Sinister sorcery. Can she find the seven prism shards to stop the world from being destroyed?

Ashlai, a young Fyre mage who can harness powers of flame from the sun, yearns to know about her kin. Her adoptive elven father refuses to let her travel abroad, and she despairs of ever knowing who she really is. But when the new king’s vicious spell attacks her forest home, she flees toward that unknown past—and an uncertain destiny—guided only by the strange melody in her head and a piece of broken prism.

Determined to save the land from the enchanted drought burning everything in its path, Ashlai searches for six other magical fragments to overthrow the ruthless king. With the help of a shape-shifting thief, two squabbling bards, and a snarky water elf, she races toward a perilous confrontation… and a life-changing truth.

Can Ashlai fight fire with fire to defeat the devastating spell before it consumes the entire land? And can she survive the secrets she discovers without losing her new friends, her family, and even herself?

Prelude of Fire is the thrilling first book in The Gailean Quartet YA epic fantasy series. Featuring a diverse cast, high-stakes quests, and music melded with magic, you’ll love Schulze’s emotional journey.

Read Prelude of Fire to ignite destiny today!

What Readers Are Saying

"If Harry Potter and Lord of the Rings had a baby, this would be the result." -Alyssa Smith, Goodreads

"This book got me addicted so fast and so hard!" -Shaunie Anne, Goodreads

"Such an intricate world for a YA Fantasy! ...It kinda reminded me of LOTR and Eragon." -Angela, Goodreads

"A young adult epic fantasy with echoes of The Lord of the Rings, Zelda, and the high-stakes tension of Percy Jackson. Christine's world-building is truly next-level." -Ashleigh Coyle, Goodreads

"When I say you have no idea, what's gonna happen next, I 100% mean that in every way." -Flameheart, Goodreads

"WOW WOW WOW This is absolutely everything I want in a YA fantasy book!" -Peyton Clements, Goodreads

"It was as if The Legend of Zelda and the early works of Tolkien had a baby in the form of this truly magical adventure." -Starfall Reviews, Bookstagram

"Christine excels in crafting characters who grow authentically throughout the story... Ashlai's moral dilemmas and the sacrifices she makes to protect her loved ones were particularly poignant." -neurospicy_bookclub, Bookstagram

"Schulze is the next Sarah J. Maas, I'm calling it right now." -Courtney Slice, Goodreads

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