The Chronicles of the Lost Isles: The Awakening Isles: Book 1
BY Machelle Flory
Book Details
- Genre: Fantasy
- Language: English
- Paperback ISBN: 979-8905580642
- Sub-Genre: Epic Fantasy / Dark Fantasy / Adventure Fantasy
- Ebook: Kindle Edition, ISBN 979-8905580659
About the Book
The Chronicles of the Lost Isles: The Awakening Isles, Book 1 by Machelle Flory is an epic fantasy adventure about nine mysterious islands that disappeared three centuries ago and suddenly became accessible through a living map. The story follows Captain Clara Winters and a group of unlikely companions as they sail into cursed waters in search of the Lost Isles, uncovering ancient magic, elemental forces, dangerous secrets, and a power long imprisoned beneath the sea. Blending pirates, oracles, adventure, and dark fantasy, the novel sets the foundation for an expansive fantasy series.
About the Author
Machelle Flory is an emerging fantasy author known for creating immersive worlds filled with ancient magic, high-stakes adventures, and complex characters. Her writing combines epic fantasy with darker, action-driven elements, often placing characters in dangerous worlds where magic carries serious consequences. With The Chronicles of the Lost Isles and The Shattered Crown, both released in 2026, Flory is building a growing body of fantasy fiction centered on compelling characters, intricate lore, and adventurous storytelling.
The Author's Publishing Journey with Parker Publishers
When Machelle Flory came to Parker Publishers, The Awakening Isles already had the foundation of a large fantasy adventure: a mysterious lost world, a dangerous voyage, ancient magic, and a group of characters with very different reasons for searching for the Isles. What she needed was guidance to take that completed vision through the publishing process and turn the first installment of her planned series into a finished book ready for readers. The Parker Publishers team worked with Machelle to help her navigate that transition while keeping the world and story she had created at the center of the project.
The publishing journey brought The Awakening Isles from Machelle’s manuscript to its release as Book One of The Chronicles of the Lost Isles in 2026. With its expansive fantasy setting, elemental magic, pirate adventure, and mysterious mythology, the book established the foundation for the series while giving readers a polished published edition. Parker Publishers provided the publishing direction needed to move the project forward while keeping Machelle’s original creative vision at the heart of the story.
