Meet Jestin Kase, a foster kid on the run in Chicago. No prophecy. No destiny. Just sass, scars, and a refusal to accept our broken world as normal. Think Oliver Twist meets City of Bones in this razor-sharp, darkly funny thrill ride—a YA urban fantasy perfect for fans of Buffy and Supernatural. Oh, and there's a cat. A very hissy cat. “An irresistible underdog hero." — Kirkus Reviews "Sparks with cinematic energy and imagination." — Booklife Mankind lost the battle for its soul without knowing. Evil won. And no Chosen Ones are coming to the rescue. Enter Jestin Kase, a foster kid on the run in Chicago. He finds himself drawn into the underbelly of civilization, where the Three Great Schools of Magic are crippled by their own corruption and unable to push back against the Great Dark. Monsters from Babylonian myth, demons, and the enthralled thrive beneath the notice of everyone. Only one force of good remains: an ancient magic called Dragon Metal. And Jestin is determined to learn its secrets. But how much of a difference can one person make in a world that’s already fallen? There’s no fate. No destiny. Only Metal. And those brave enough to wield it. Additional praise for Dragon Metal: "A genuinely fun time." — NetGalley "Recommended for Young Adult Fantasy fans interested in stories with a lot of action, thrills, and magic." — OnlineBookClub.org "Sparks with cinematic energy and imagination." — Booklife "This whip-smart fantasy offers '90s nostalgia and an irresistible underdog hero." — Kirkus Reviews "Recommended for Young Adult Fantasy fans interested in stories with a lot of action, thrills, and magic." — OnlineBookClub.org "A compelling saga...gripping and thought-provoking." — Bookwatch (Midwest Book Review) "Electrifying." — Foreword Reviews "Full of good action, quippy characters, and heart...Jestin Kase is one to watch!" — Reedsy Discovery "A wonderfully fast-paced, breathtaking novel" — Pine Reads Review "Complex worldbuilding and sizzling, widescreen action." — Kirkus Reviews "Sure to please young adult readers who can relate to teenage protagonists overcoming adversity to serve a common good." — Booklife "A genuinely fun time." — NetGalley "The Babylonian mythology is a pleasant change from genre conventions...readers will cheer." — Booklife "The level of suspense in this tale is second to none." — OnlineBookClub.org "Highly recommended for audiences who want their tales cemented by action, unexpected encounters, and thought-provoking emotional growth." — Bookwatch (Midwest Book Review) "A joy to read." — OnlineBookClub.org "Intense." — NetGalley "A story of evolving courage and revised perceptions...fosters a feeling of empowerment and ability in readers." — Bookwatch (Midwest Book Review) "The character development is flawless." — OnlineBookClub.org "Great for fans of Tomi Adeyemi's Children of Blood and Bone and Claire Legrand's Furyborn ." — Booklife