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Tearing of the Veil: An Al Mathews Adventure, Book: 1

En garde—shadows alive! Pawns awaken, veils tear, monsters rise. Al’s endgame: NOW.

Ordinary? Not anymore. Thirteen-year-old Al Mathews scoffed at magic and monsters—until a shadowy Pawn attacks, a fencer lunges from the dark, and his world rips open like a torn veil.

Fresh start in a Mississippi River town? Think again. Bullied “loser” Al can’t escape his past… or the supernatural war chasing him. Teaming with ragtag friends, he dives into a chessboard of good vs. evil—where one wrong move means game over.

With dark forces closing in, Al faces impossible choices: Fight the monsters? Save his crew? Unravel the secrets tying it all together?

The clock’s ticking. Will Al claim checkmate… or become the next pawn?

The Council of Solomon: An Al Mathews Adventure, Book: 2

What if your greatest foe is an ally?

Fourteen-year-old Al Mathews thought surviving his first year at West Dale Academy was tough-but the shadows are closing in faster than ever. Caught in a hidden war between the secretive Brotherhood of the Light and the evil Abishia, Al battles sinister forces that strike from within and without, threatening to unravel everything he holds dear.

When a deadly trap ensnares him and his closest friends, Al must navigate a maze of secrets, betrayal, and powers he barely understands. With a mysterious ally whispering guidance and the enigmatic Council of Solomon looming over every move, the line between friend and foe blurs-and the cost of failure could tear his world apart.

In a race against time, Al must rise as a hero… or watch the darkness claim them all.

Special Edition: An Al Mathews Adventure– Tearing of the Veil & The Council of Solomon

by M J Pfiffner, M J Pfiffner (Illustrator)

Step into a hidden world of magic, betrayal, and heroism with this exclusive omnibus edition, featuring the complete first two books in the thrilling Al Mathews series. From an ordinary boy’s shocking awakening to the blurring lines of ally and enemy, follow Al’s epic journey in one powerful volume—perfect for readers craving supernatural suspense and heart-stopping adventure.

Tearing of the Veil (Book 1)

Thirteen-year-old Al Mathews always considered himself ordinary. He didn’t believe in magic, monsters, or anything out of the ordinary—until the day he was attacked by a Pawn. Chased by a shadow and forced to defend himself from a fencer, Al’s world is about to be turned upside down.

When his mom’s job moved them to a new town near the Mississippi River, Al hopes to leave his troubled past behind: no friends, constant bullying, and label of “loser.” But trouble seems to follow him wherever he goes.

Now, with a group of unlikely friends, Al finds himself caught in a battle between good and evil. As dark forces close in, Al must make life-or-death decisions, racing against time to save those he cares about—and uncover the answers he needs—before it’s too late.

The Council of Solomon (Book 2)

What if your greatest foe is an ally?

Fourteen-year-old Al Mathews thought surviving his first year at West Dale Academy was tough, but the shadows are closing in faster than ever. Caught in a hidden war between the secretive Brotherhood of the Light and the evil Abishia, Al battles sinister forces that strike from within and without, threatening to unravel everything he holds dear. When a deadly trap ensnares him and his closest friends, Al must navigate a maze of secrets, betrayal, and powers he barely understands.

With a mysterious ally whispering guidance and the enigmatic Council of Solomon looming over his every move, Al’s courage is pushed to its limits. The line between friend and foe blurs, and the cost of failure could tear his world apart. In a race against time, Al must rise as a hero—or watch the darkness claim them all.

This special edition unites both books in a single, unbreakable volume—where the veil tears open, secrets unravel, and one boy’s destiny could decide the fate of light and shadow. Ideal for fans of Percy Jackson, Harry Potter, and thrilling urban fantasy.