Special TCB Exclusive edition with sprayed edges span across the Shades of Aura series. Edges are officially licensed, designed by TCB in collaboration with Benjmain Kamphuis, and exclusive to The Crafty Bookstore. All edges in the Shades of Aura series are on pre-order until November 15. Books will ship November 17.
 
Shades of Aura Trilogy by Benjamin Kamphuis:
The Walls of Toterrum (Book 1)
The Calamities of Toterrum (Book 2)
The Hopes of Toterrum (Book 3)
 
The Walls of Toterrum
 
Yaron Meek has been confined to the walls of his home city, Toterrum, his entire life. Terror, oppression, and a tiered society drive him and his friends to obey while feeding into Yaron's growing anxiety about himself and his world. On his eighteenth birthday, Yaron notices a mist above his mother's head, launching him into dramatic change and freedom from the walls.The mist is Aura and Yaron can control it. He soon learns from a Perceptionist named Aurora that there are five Auras-Vigor, Perception, Mentality, Luck, and Empathy. After escaping Toterrum, Yaron travels with Aurora and another friend to Flaunte, Perception's capital, to learn what Aura he can manipulate.Corrupt history, partner beasts, exotic landscapes, betrayal, budding romance, developing mental health, and war all follow Yaron as he begins his adventure in the world of Biome.Will Yaron figure out his Aura? Will this newfound power turn into something malicious? Will escaping Toterrum help him escape his inner demons?
 
The Calamities of Toterrum
 
Following the aftermath of Flaunte and the ambush outside of the Blackstone Mountains, Yaron Meek finds safety within Labyrintha, the capital of the Mentality Aura. However, an internal darkness begins to consume his humanity. The Soothsayer, a strong Mentalist, aids Yaron in navigating his new head space while learning about the Mentality Aura. Shifts in other relationships, new friendships, and a strengthening bond with Ricochet flourish.War with the Officers continues to threaten Labyrintha and our heroes. How long until the Officers break past the Blackstone Mountains? Will disaster strike again?And in the distance, a golden city lost in time beckons our group. Has the Luck Aura finally been found? What does that mean for Yaron and the calamity Toterrum continues to inflict on Biome?
 
The Hopes of Toterrum
 
In the wake of a cold and crushing betrayal, Yaron and his companions drift across the sea…wounded, directionless, and haunted by war.
 
But as the flames of loss still burn, the Empathy Aura finds them. A flicker of hope ignites. Deep within the Coral Forest, the legendary city of Motifer finally reveals itself. Yet its gates may not open without unearthing truths from Yaron’s past—truths that could change everything.
 
With new mystical beasts and ancient magic awakening, the Toterrum Trilogy reaches its breathtaking finale. New revelations about Aura—and Biome’s twisted history—will finally come to light.
 
Will Yaron free Toterrum… or lose himself to it?