Between the Lines

A Realmwalker Novel

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Pub Date 19 Nov 2024 | Archive Date 5 Nov 2024

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Description

Some secrets aren’t buried in the past—they’re written between the lines.

In the quaint town of Havenwood, where mystery meets history, seventeen-year-old Ethan Morris is about to discover that his new home sits at the crossroads of infinite realities. As summer unfolds, the veil between worlds grows thin, and Havenwood’s secrets begin to unravel.

Ethan, a reluctant newcomer with a hidden ability to traverse realities, finds himself caught between two worlds – the ordinary life of a teenager and the extraordinary role of a Realmwalker. With the help of Jamie, a talented musician whose melodies can bridge dimensions, Ethan must learn to harness his newfound powers and uncover the truth about his family’s enigmatic past.

But as Ethan delves deeper into Havenwood’s mysteries, he realizes the stakes are higher than he ever imagined. The fate of not just one world, but countless realities hangs in the balance. With shadowy forces closing in and the barriers between dimensions weakening, Ethan and Jamie must race against time to prevent a catastrophic collision of worlds.

Will their bond be strong enough to overcome the chaos of the multiverse, or will they be lost forever between the lines of reality?

If you loved the mind-bending adventures of Stranger Things combined with the small-town charm of Gilmore Girls, then Between the Lines is your next must-read. This captivating young adult fantasy marks the debut of indie author Zachary Steele, promising a fresh voice in the world of multiversal fiction that will keep you on the edge of your seat until the very last page.

Ready to embark on a journey across realities? Step into Ethan’s world of music, magic, and multiversal mystery today!

Some secrets aren’t buried in the past—they’re written between the lines.

In the quaint town of Havenwood, where mystery meets history, seventeen-year-old Ethan Morris is about to discover that his...


Advance Praise

"A brilliant tale of courage and determination..." - Tanya

"A fun and interesting take on small-town mystery, with sci-fi twists and a cute romance." - Ren H.

"A brilliant tale of courage and determination..." - Tanya

"A fun and interesting take on small-town mystery, with sci-fi twists and a cute romance." - Ren H.


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this was a strong start to the Realmwalker and thought the feel worked in the genre. I really enjoyed getting to know the characters and their world. It had a strong plot going on and was engaged with what was happening. It left me wanting to read more in this world and was glad I got to read this.

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Really enjoyed this one!

It’s a short story very fast paced and easy to follow. I loved the small town stars hollow vibes mixed with the syfy aspects

The characters and plot development moved along nicely and definitely leaves you wanting more

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A fun blend of small-town mystery and sci-fi twists, Between the Lines follows Ethan as he discovers his Realmwalker abilities and navigates new realities with Jamie by his side. The pacing felt a bit rushed, but the novella-length story kept things engaging. A quick, enjoyable read with a touch of romance.

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This started off really well, there's a new boy and his mum moving to a new town but we find out very quickly that his grandparents disappeared without a trace many years ago and it's still a mystery. He has moments where reality seems to change and he doesn't know what's happening. none of this is a spoiler as it's right at the start of the book. We follow him as he settles in, makes friends, meets a cute boy and finds out his teacher is like him. A Realmwalker.

This was a fun read, I actually enjoyed it quite a lot and was interested to see where it would all go. The part that got me was, unfortunately, near the end. It was going really well and then there were a couple of chapters which I feel could have been a bit more interesting from the perspective of the two boys. It makes sense why it was done this way and it was good but I would have preferred that.

The ending leaves it open for sequels or potentially as a stand alone. Would I read another book in the series? Probably, yeah. I'd be happy to see where the characters go from here.

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Thank you to NetGalley and Steele Design Studio for approving my request to read an arc of this book

After moving from New York to the small town his mother grew up in, Ethan learns that there’s more to this place than meets the eye, and secrets and mysteries are hidden behind every corner.
As Ethan starts to discover these strange happenings, including his birthmark beginning to tingle and even glow, he learns that he and his family, among certain other towns folk, are what is know as Realmwalkers, and he and new crush, Jamie, must uncover what this means for them and their town.

Between The Lines was a fun and interesting take on small town mystery, with sci-fy twists and a cute romance. At times it felt a little rushed, but as the book was more of a novella length, the fast pacing was to be expected and didn’t take away from my enjoyment.

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