Billy Thunder and the Night Gate

Billy Thunder and the Night Gate introduces Rage Winnoway, a young protagonist driven by love for her comatose mother. Her quest for healing magic leads her through a mysterious gateway to Valley, a richly imagined but perilous fantasy world. Here, she encounters mythical creatures, talking animals, and a sinister city ruled by harsh guardians, forcing her to navigate danger and treachery. This book is ideal for young adult readers aged 12-18 who enjoy immersive fantasy adventures with a strong emotional core, exploring themes of family love, perseverance, and courage in the face of overwhelming odds. Parents should be aware of moderate peril and the underlying theme of a parent's serious illness.

Rage Winnoway's mother has been asleep since she had a terrible accident. In a quest to find healing magick, Rage and her animal friends travel through a strange gateway to Valley, a land of mythical beasts, talking dogs and streets that change shape. But Valley is no paradise. Harsh guardians rule a sinister black city, and fugitive witch folk work forbidden magick. Rage desperately wants to go home, but the one person who can help her, a wizard, has disappeared. Her only guides are the treacherous firecat and an enchanted hourglass ...