The truth sleeps

Aednat had nothing but her family, until The Blast took them and everything Aednet knew of home in Ireland. Aednat finds herself in France, with people who seem more like myths, in a rich world unlike anywhere she ever dreamed of belonging.

Yet in caves in Ireland, strange images from the past tell the tale of a present unfolding in fire.

Aednat and her companions make their way to find answers to the questions burning the world. But if she wakes a sleeping truth, she may also awaken betrayal and great harm.

The Rucksack Universe series combines alternate history, speculative fiction, myth, adventure, globetrotting, and intrigue—all with well-poured pints of beer. Library Journal says Anthony St. Clair's storytelling has "universe building reminiscent of Terry Pratchett," and readers say they love the Rucksack Universe's unique combination of "quirk, wit, travel, and magic."

Praise for Anthony St. Clair and the Rucksack Universe

"Left me completely gobsmacked. Great concept, fun characters, and beautiful writing... High-stakes story, told with wit and compassion." – Nth Degree

"Brings the reader into the story and holds them there with every sight, smell, sound, and feeling.... St. Clair is now one of my favorite authors and I truly cannot wait to read more." – Online Book Club

"Fans of travel, fantasy, and beer will circle around this story... with universe building reminiscent of Terry Pratchett, St. Clair's tale will make readers reconsider fate." – Kristi Chadwick, Library Journal's Self-Published Ebook Awards

What Readers Say

"Cheeky and sophisticated."

"Pulls you in fast and keeps you on the edge of your seat."

"A page turner for sure."

"Fascinating new universe."

"Modern fantasy writing with very real characters and situations."

"Anthony seamlessly combines quirk, wit, travel, and magic."

"Grabs your attention and doesn't let go."

"Entertaining fantasy full of twists and turns."

"Beautiful prose."

"Delightful and artful adventure into an intriguing world."

"Sharp writing and dialogue."

"A variety of amazing characters that have been masterfully brought to literary life."

"Beautiful prose, smart humor and a slanted take on reality."

"Anticipation of what's to happen next kept me turning the pages."

"A delightful read, especially for those who love to travel—even if only in their armchairs."

"Intriguing, magical underbelly!"

"Easy to slip into the myths of the situations and places."

"An amazing sense of the epic."

"Goes down smooth and leaves the reader poised for another round."

"Armchair Travel!"

"Just when you think you have it all figured out there is a twist that keeps you guessing."

"The story telling is exquisite and makes it hard to put the book down."

"This is not Douglas or Pratchett, this is St. Clair!"

"An abundance of love, light, and wonder."

"Left me wanting more!"