Cerberus The Tiger: A Middle Grade Portal Fantasy Adventure Full of Mystery, Science, and Myth Cerberus The Tiger (The Tiger Saga, Book One) Cerberus saw the portal open. He saw the beast come through. Now he'll risk everything to uncover the truth... and stop it from happening again. Ten years ago, Cerberus witnessed something no one else believes. His father, a brilliant scientist, opened a portal in their lab, and a towering two-headed beast came through. Cerberus watched it take his father. Everyone else called it an accident. He wanted to believe them. Now, a strange energy signal pulses with the same pattern from that night. It should be impossible. But it could mean that his father is still alive. Somewhere. With help from Ricky, a childhood friend turned controversial researcher, Cerberus begins tracking ancient energy pulses and fractured time. At the center is MonFus, a strange force binding lost worlds and missing creatures. But each test risks waking something older... something that has waited long enough. Cerberus is pulled into an unfamiliar world filled with forgotten cities, dangerous beasts, and suspicious allies. High above, a dark castle looms, its roots sunk into rivers of glowing magma. Something waits inside. And it remembers him. If Cerberus fails, he may lose more than his father. He could unleash a villain powerful enough to bend time itself. He wants the truth. But the truth might come at a terrible cost. What You'll Find in This Sci-Fi Fantasy Adventure: A bold, relatable animal protagonist navigating loss, legacy, and identity - High-stakes portal-jumping action with emotional weight and mystery - A journey through forgotten civilizations, strange creatures, and collapsing realities - Ideal for fans of His Dark Materials , The Wild Robot , The Phantom Tollbooth , Ghostbusters , and A Wrinkle in Time Perfect for readers ages 10-14 (and up!) who crave middle grade portal fantasy, animal-led sci-fi, and coming-of-age adventures packed with invention, heart, and danger. Add Cerberus The Tiger to your cart today and begin the first chapter in a saga where science opens the door... but what lies beyond may decide whether you'll ever make it back. "A coming-of-age tale full of action, mystery, and adventure, Cerberus the Tiger is a treat for young adult sci-fi lovers. Spinning a fast-paced yarn featuring animals as the main characters, Ezra Edmond delivers an entertaining tale that keeps you hooked all the way through to the end. The characters are compelling and immensely likable. The worldbuilding is simply phenomenal, making the narrative immersive and captivating. In all, it's a fantastic sci-fi adventure novel for young adults and even older readers. I thoroughly enjoyed it, and you should too!" Pikasho Deka, Readers' Favorite "Edmond's lovingly written novel takes readers on a journey and introduces them to far-flung hamlets and a fascinating cast of characters that Cerberus meets along the way... With its cinematic pacing and relatable characters, this novel balances action and heart. Cerberus himself is a protagonist that many YA readers can see themselves in—resilient, full of heart, and although occasionally uncertain, always finds it within himself to "try." Readers will root for him on every step of his journey. Whether you're a fan of adventure novels, coming-of-age stories, or just YA novels with likeable characters, Cerberus The Tiger will be able to deliver." Jená Pyrstowsky, Gaudy Language Blog "Cerberus the Tiger," a new middle grade fantasy/sci-fi book, follows the adventures of the instantly likeable Cerberus. The story takes place centuries in the future, when animals have been given the ability to talk, and humans have gone extinct... This book is captivating science fiction for all ages—Ezra Edmond was exceptionally creative and detailed in creating the future of science in Cerberus' world... If you're interested in sci-fi, talking animals, the future, and an enthralling tale told with charming prose and wit, this is the book for you! I really enjoyed reading it. You will not want to miss Cerberus the Tiger by Ezra Edmond." (full review trimmed for length) - Kiana Wall, KRL News & Reviews A Missing Father. A Dark Secret. A World Revealed. Cerberus has spent his life trying to forget the memory of his father, Leonidas, a brilliant scientist whose research into resurrecting long-extinct mythological creatures was cut short by a devastating accident. After Leonidas was lost, Cerberus couldn't bring himself to accept that his father was truly gone. Though the strange circumstances of his father's disappearance haunted him, the young tiger walked away from science, determined to leave the mysteries of the past behind and build a new life. But a cryptic discovery from a childhood friend changes everything. His father's fate may not have been an accident. Unable to resist, Cerberus embarks on a search for answers, uncovering a truth more terrifyi