Max and the Spice Thieves

When his mother goes missing, Max Daybreaker's world is turned upside down.

Luckily, a crew of Spice Pirates, led by the mysterious Captain Cinn, help Max on his dangerous mission across the three seas. Along the way, an unlikely alliance aids in his search-a teenage warrior queen, a three-eyed seer, and an assassin spy. Their journey takes them through treacherous lands while facing shapeshifting bears, an ancient witch, harpies, and the nightmarish Djinn, who will stop at nothing to enslave the world. With every new challenge, Max unlocks the secrets of his unsettling past. Powers awaken within, forcing him to question everything he knows. Is Max who he thinks he is? Only time and destiny will tell...

All-out action for all ages!

"Max and the Spice Thieves is the kind of book that the Young Adult genre is built for. Peragine has crafted an engaging, brand new tale with many elements that have made classics of the genre great, while still carving out space for itself as a new, fresh story. Max is a wonderfully engaging character built for older elementary and young middle school students, but never talks down to them and only lifts them up. I absolutely love the way literature inspires Max to greatness and how he leans upon stories he's read, and the plot is crafted in multiple complexities that challenge these young readers to pay close attention to an expansive, twisting adventure." Judge, 9th Annual Writer's Digest Self-Published E-Book Awards. 

"With its focus on ragtag, skilled fighters and renegade sentiments, Max and the Spice Thieves is an entertaining island adventure." Foreword Magazine

"I would highly recommend Max and the Spice Thieves to fans of epic journeys, fierce battles, and all-out fantasy adventure. A cover to cover thrilling ride." Readers Favorite

"Middle grade to high school readers are in for a real treat in a swashbuckling fantasy that challenges Max's perceptions of himself and his former role beyond his life as the physically challenged son of a missing father. Max and the Spice Thieves is very highly recommended for kids who like their action fast paced and their plots replete with self-discoveries and satisfying twists." Midwest Book Review