The Forge of Bonds
Chronicle Three in the Adventures of Jason Lex

“Wendy Barnhart delivers a dazzling next chronicle as The Forge of Bonds delves into family and friendship with tension, betrayal, and secrets while also exploring the lingering reality of trauma, and shocking twists you won’t see coming.” – Five Stars, Readers’ FavoriteJason Lex and Sadie Callahan are together again in their hometown of Salton recovering from personal tragedies and bearing the burden of new secrets. Both are wishing for nothing but normalcy, but when Skyfish swarm and a rogue Bigfoot attacks, Jason and Sadie know looming danger can't be ignored.Their friendship is challenged when a vanquished enemy returns from the dead bringing imminent threat to the lives of their friends and family. Sadie turns her back on Jason and he struggles without her to balance his upgraded Guard powers against fears of his own dark destiny, while Sadie is solely consumed on avenging her loss and defeating her adversary once and for all.After a stunning family revelation, an agonizing betrayal exposes Jason and Sadie to their greatest enemy yet. They must find a way to fight together or suffer the loss of everything and everyone they love.