About the Book
An Award-Winning YA Sci-Fi & Dark Fantasy Series.
A clean, high-stakes coming-of-age adventure about resilience, self-discovery, faith, and the power of doing what's right.
In the depths of the Underworld, a search for Tartarus.
A fight for survival, rather than for justice.
Betrayal, bravery, and Doomsday.
In The Temporal Scythe, the final battle between light and shadow unfolds. Dark Magic practitioners burn down cities and attack the Dismay Bastions in their bid to rule the Megaverse.
The last hope to fix the prophecy lies in the depths of Tartarus, on the Temporal Scythe itself. The gatekeeper? Chronos, the god of time. Tipped off by a dark-magic whistleblower, Liam and his friends navigate the Red Sun Desert, hoping to learn how to tame the Leviathan.
While some defend and others attack, the war intensifies-and the boundaries between good and evil begin to blur. Who is truly on the right side?
He fought for the light. You'll wonder who cast the shadows.
"Packed with thrilling action sequences, engaging characters, fantastical beasts, and sky-high stakes." - Kirkus Reviews
For readers who crave layered worldbuilding, intelligent dialogue, and emotionally complex characters. Told through multiple points of view and designed for older teens and crossover adult readers.
Winner of the Literary Titan Award
Five Stars - Readers' Favorite
Eric Hoffer Book Award Honorable Mention
About the Author :
L.S. Franco is a Best-Selling Author, Literary Award Winner, and proud member of the Science Fiction and Fantasy Writers Association (SFWA). She is also a Friends of Worldcon member, supporting the global sci-fi and fantasy community through its most iconic convention.As a Chief of Strategy, Franco brings sharp structural thinking and visionary planning to her storytelling-crafting intricate plots, complex systems of magic and governance, and expansive multiverse timelines that unfold with purpose and precision.Franco is known for crafting cinematic, character-driven fantasy set in richly layered multiverses, where magic isn't just power-it's system, consequence, and philosophy. Her storytelling blends fast-paced, emotionally raw scenes with a strategic, world-spanning structure that challenges the mind and stirs the soul. Often described as systemic fantasy, her work tackles spiritual warfare, societal collapse, and moral reckoning, all while anchoring the reader in deeply human (and often heartbreaking) character arcs. Her signature style weaves together visual spectacle, intellectual depth, and emotional weight-creating stories that don't just entertain, but transform.Born in Niterói, Brazil, she was raised on classic tales, world folklore, and mythology. Her decades as a tabletop RPG game master refined her instinct for improvisation, immersive worldbuilding, and multi-perspective narratives. Her love for psychotherapy and constant study of human behavior breathe emotional depth and psychological realism into her characters.Now based in the United States, Franco writes with a purpose: to craft stories that linger. Written for her son but meant for all readers, she believes imagination isn't an escape-it's a compass. One that can light the way through even the darkest paths.
Review :
"Layered, luminous, and unlike anything in speculative fiction today." - ARC Reader
"The most disruptive YA fantasy you'll read this decade." - ARC Reader
"An emotionally charged and intellectually fearless finale-LS Franco blends high-concept fantasy with spiritual resonance in a multiversal tale of identity, sacrifice, and love." - ARC Reader
"Rare is the author who writes both with a sword and a prayer-Franco does both." - ARC Reader
"Cinematic, soul-shaking, and intellectually fearless." - ARC Reader
"LS Franco doesn't follow fantasy rules-she rewrites them." - ARC Reader
"LS Franco's The Temporal Scythe is a stunning fusion of sci-fi, mythology, and emotional depth. A masterclass in multiversal storytelling that challenges the soul while delivering breathtaking twists." - ARC Reader
"A bold and thematically rich finale-Franco crafts an unforgettable tapestry of sacrifice, time, and transformation. For fans of layered fantasy who crave meaning behind the magic." - ARC Reader
"Think you've seen every chosen-one story? Think again. The Temporal Scythe redefines destiny, heartbreak, and hope with a twisty, multiverse finale you'll never forget." - ARC Reader
"Grand in scope, delicate in execution." - ARC Reader
"A metaphysical epic disguised as a coming-of-age story." - ARC Reader
"Franco's storytelling isn't safe-it's volcanic, visionary, and unafraid." - ARC Reader
"Emotionally feral, philosophically fearless, and structurally brilliant." - ARC Reader
