200 years after the disappearance of humanity, four new friends––a badger, a marten, a raccoon, and a silent squirrel––camp before the final leg of their journey into Bridge City. The four companions will need each other and every ally they can find over the next few days as they are hunted by dangerous creatures and fight to protect the secret they carry, which will change all of Cascadia forever. The Blue Beacon is the first story in The Cascadia Chronicles , an adventure series set in the post-human ruins of the lush Pacific Northwest, and inspired by and for fans of Redwall , The Rats of NIMH , and Warriors . ––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––––– Like legendary fantasy series The Chronicles of Narnia or The Chronicles of Prydain , The Blue Beacon is only the first part of a grander adventure intended for young readers, with a story thoughtful and thrilling enough to appeal to all ages. The Cascadia Chronicles will feature a vast variety of true American mammal species, and a distinctly Pacific Northwestern setting. From rocky coastal regions to sagebrush plateaus, from overgrown urban centers to snowy mountain peaks, from lush river valleys to high deserts, the upper left corner of North America has endless species and vivid topgraphy to explore.