Bewilderness: Book One

One of Kirkus Reviews' Best Indie Books of 2022 The entire series is now complete — step into the Bewilderness.She woke in another world—with no name, and no way back. Ambrielle wakes in a crimson oasis, her past erased, her name just a whisper in the wind. Pursued by shadows and unanswered questions, she plunges into a shimmering spring—only to awaken in Anatharia, a land of towering mountains, bioluminescent forests, and hidden dangers.Rescued by Maetha, a mysterious woman with rust-colored eyes, Ambrielle is thrust into the heart of a world on edge. The Kavekkians, a people bound by secrets and suspicion, hold pieces of the puzzle, but the truth is buried deeper than she ever imagined. As fragments of her past resurface, she begins to unravel an unsettling reality—she is being hunted, not just in Anatharia, but across the threads of existence itself.Something ancient is stirring beyond the stars. A force with the power to unravel entire worlds is growing stronger, and Ambrielle may be the only one who can stop it. But as she pieces together who she was, she must confront an even greater truth:What if remembering means losing everything?A breathtaking blend of fantasy and sci-fi, Bewilderness is a journey of identity, fate, and the battle between light and oblivion. Praise for Bewilderness: "Cox’s YA novel lives up to its title… striking visuals… technologically marvelous world… This meticulously crafted YA journey will challenge readers’ expectations until the last page." — Kirkus Reviews (starred review) “Kevin Cox provides an engrossing story that captivates from the start.” — Midwest Book Review "Bewilderness is a brilliant mixture of fantasy, science fiction, action, adventure, and thriller, with just a hint of innocent romance thrown in for good measure..." — Reader's Favorite "I honestly didn't want the book to end, but the way the story wrapped up was absolutely one of the most satisfying endings I have ever read." — Amy Powers, Reader's Favorite