Moth in the Flames

The Acqwalchen people have been conquered by cruel invaders, and struggle to survive. Teywin has been enslaved, beaten and abused; Chuusgai is one of a desperate band of fighters -- and neither has completed their training in traditional magics. The only hope for either of them is to regain help from their people's traditional guardians, the shape-shifting Qwaseutl.

There are few Qwaseutl now. One flies in dragon form, killing invader soldiers to defend his mate and their young. But are they protected enough in their mountain cave?

Moth in the Flames begins a exciting new series from celebrated author Celu Amberstone. Here is adventure with a sense of history, and fear.

Critical reactions to Amberstone's works are positive and enthusiastic!

On her book Taste of Memory: 

"Celu Amberstone has fashioned a truly original take on aboriginal storytelling - it teaches, entertains, and mystifies."

-Drew Hayden Taylor

On her collection Refugees And Other Stories:

"Amberstone's seductive and enthralling stories employ fantastic elements to balance the joy of kinship with the devastating effects of colonialism.

A must-read collection!"

-Dr Joy Sanchez-Taylor, professor & author of Diverse Futures

Amberstone's tales reflect real-world challenges and what it takes to overcome them. 

- Dr Allan Weiss, author and associate professor of English and Humanities, York University

The benevolence of an alien race that helped them come to this place, and requires their obedience to rules, is questioned over the course of the story, as is whether harsh decisions aimed at ensuring humanity's survival are an acceptable price to pay. 

- James McGrath, reviewing "Refugees" for Journal of Postcolonial Theory and Theology

On her series Tales of the Kashallans:

"I've read the first book in Tales of the Kashallans series, and it was... wow! Mind blown. Never read anything like it before. Rest of the series is on my TBR list."

-Jess on Bluesky