Long ago, a man named Ziquar brought magic into the world. He gifted his six children with shards of a gem, that, when united, would bring its wielder unspeakable power. Two people are on a quest for this gem. One- a madman, a murderer. The other, a young boy, by the name of Evan. In a world where magic is just as real as the dangers, who will live? And whose blood will be spilled? Esme Cammarata's action packed debut novel, The Blood of Ziquar, will leave you stunned that such a creation could come from a 13 year old mind. The plot unfolds from multiple perspectives weaving legends and complex motivations into an epic journey through six kingdoms. Though often dealing with dark and disturbing circumstances, Evan and his friends are still very much teens and find time to playfully banter and discover who they are in relation to each other.