A thriller/urban fantasy novel about Thomas Walker, a devout Christian and widower, who discovers a mysterious cell phone at a yard sale that connects him to Willow Blackwood, a young witch held captive by a secret government organization called Project Grimoire.
As Thomas embarks on a cross-country journey to rescue her, he discovers his own latent magical abilities and must reconcile his faith with a world far more complex than he ever imagined.
Themes
- Faith and Magic: Thomas's journey from religious skepticism of magic to seeing it as another aspect of creation.
- Independence and Interdependence: Willow's struggle between fierce independence and accepting help from others.
- Grief and Purpose: Thomas finding new meaning after losing his wife.
- Hidden Worlds: The revelation of a magical world existing alongside the ordinary one.
- Connection: The power of human connection transcending physical and spiritual boundaries.
Main Characters
Thomas Walker
A 38-year-old devout Christian and widower who works as a high school history teacher in Virginia.
Willow Blackwood
A 25-year-old witch and herbalist from Portland, Oregon, held captive by Project Grimoire.
Helena Voss
The Director of Project Grimoire, a clandestine government division studying magical phenomena.
Magic System
The novel features a unique magic system based on Energy Manipulation, with key concepts including:
- Resonant Pairs: Magically gifted individuals whose powers complement and amplify each other
- Enchantment: Thomas's ability to imbue objects with magical properties
- Amplification: Willow's rare gift to strengthen magical energies
- Project Grimoire: Secret government organization studying and weaponizing magical abilities
The Resonant Pairs Trilogy
Book 1: A Witch on the Line
Thomas discovers a magical phone connecting him to a captive witch, leading to a cross-country rescue mission and the awakening of his own abilities.
Book 2: The Resonant Network
Focuses on building a network of Resonant Pairs while evading a reorganized Project Grimoire.
Book 3: The Awakening
Confronts the source of the magical awakening and determines humanity's magical future.