"The Winds of Change by Sam Paisley is one hell of a debut novel with damn near perfect pacing between excitement and build-up, all while sprinkling in just enough foreshadowing to keep you on your toes from start to finish." Boe Kelley, Founder SFF Insiders The Winds of Change is the first entry into the international best-selling and award-winning series - The Elements of Time. The brand-new hardcover edition now comes with four pieces of original interior artwork, with interior design by international award-winning author and artist Adrian M. Gibson This epic portal science-fantasy follows two best friends as they are thrust into an adventure of cosmic proportions. With a unique mix of magic systems, deep lore, and a wide array of characters, audiences of all ages can't stop raving about this series. Plot Summary: Destiny, personal responsibility, what the future holds - common concerns for anyone graduating high school. But usually not because of a cosmic war between timeless beings where you're the central player. As the end of school quickly approaches, and Cooper Bailey watches his perfect world slip away, his only concern is savouring every last minute of his high school career. For his best friend, Reid Patterson, graduation is a doorway to the future, where his discipline and focus will finally allow him to meet his true potential. When a mysterious mirror-masked man begs for their help to stop a dangerous heretic, Cooper and Reid find themselves thrust into unknown worlds, wrestling with a destiny as old as time itself. As the truths about their roles in the universe unfold, and enemies disguise themselves as allies, their only hope is to trust each other - and learn fast! Far from home and in mortal peril, Cooper and Reid attempt to hone their newfound abilities and come to grips with their purpose for being. Inspired by classic and modern science fiction and fantasy, and drawing upon timeless themes of destiny and personal responsibility, The Elements of Time is a series written for anyone who loves an escape into a rich and deep world. With references to Star Wars (the Original Trilogy), The Last Bender, Stargate SG-1, Supernatural, and much more, The Elements of The Winds of Change is fun action-adventure, with it's own unique magic system, and themes that touch what it means to grow up and take on the challenges of life.