In the land of Crybella, where ancient laws bind its clans to their regions and sacred Bygones, two brothers are about to embark on journeys they did not see coming – even with their special Deja ability to view glimpses of the past and future.
Ashe and Hale Healstone are as different as night and day on the surface. But unforeseen circumstances force both boys to test themselves and question the rules enforced by the governing body of the Synod. Can they follow their separate calls of adventure, or will they be content with the way things have always been?
Throughout the book, you will find a QR code that takes you to music composed to enhance the section that follows. Scan the code to access the corresponding song on the Bygones Soundtrack.
Will Kleman grew up in Landenberg, Pennsylvania, where he spent his childhood with his family and rescue dogs. A graduate of Kennett High School, Will is currently pursuing a degree in Economics and Computer Science at Villanova University. Outside of academics, he is passionate about sports, music, and spending time with his family, girlfriend, and friends.
The inspiration for his debut novel, Bygones, Volume I: Jome’s Secret, struck during a family game night, where the challenge was to create the name of a world and main characters for a book and pitch the concept. That night sparked the journey of Bygones, and Will spent the next four years developing the story which he published during his senior year of college. With his ideas and creative energy still flowing, work on the second book in the series is already underway.
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Watching Will craft this incredible world over the past four years has been nothing short of amazing. The music, depth of character development, and vivid landscapes of Crybella have completely drawn me in, making it a place I feel like I truly know. I’ve grown attached to the people, the lands, and the adventures within these pages, and I can’t wait for the next book and soundtrack!