The first time it happened, Lali Yavari told herself it was just a dream. But when she starts flashing between realities during the day and seeing people disappear before her very eyes, she can't deny that something is happening to her--something she's sure is linked to her mother's disappearance.

Then the unsettling Kai Awana shows up at school, and Lali discovers she has inherited her mother's ability to astral project--with a surprising twist. Not only that, but Kai needs her help to get to a world she never knew existed. In exchange, Kai promises to help Lali find her mom using his own unique ability.

Now Lali must learn to control her budding power if she ever hopes to see her mother again. She's not sure she can trust Kai, but with her mother's life hanging in the balance, will she have a choice?


"Debut author McPike crosses large family dynamics with tightly conceived superpowers to maximum effect. McPike succeeds in telling an emotionally jagged tale while setting up the rest of the series . . . An intriguing story driven equally by plot, characters, and angst."

-- Kirkus Reviews

"Includes enough tantalizing twists and turns to captivate readers, transforming them into instant fans."

-- SPR

"One of those rare literary treats that truly has something for everyone."

--Apex Reviews

"I fell in love with this series almost instantly. This book had me hooked from the very first chapter and I was left on the edge of my seat until the very last page."

-- In a Wonderland They Lie

"This book had me on the edge of my seat with every twist and turn from the very beginning . . . I cannot wait for the next installment in The Astralis Series."

-- T.L. McDonald, author of the MARKED series