
The Beast was inspired by a dormant volcano seen from her backyard. But how can he run when he can't even walk well without a cane? DevelopmentĪ week before the book was released, Jennifer Cervantes revealed seven fun facts each day about the book. To survive, Zane will have to become the Storm Runner. When Zane decides to save his dog no matter the cost, he is thrust into an adventure full of surprising discoveries, dangerous secrets, and an all-out war between the gods, one of whom happens to be his father. Brooks turns into a hawk, a demon attacks them in a cave, and Rosie gives her all while trying to protect Zane. Together they return to the volcano, where all kinds of crazy happens.

A new girl at school, Brooks, informs him that he's destined to release an evil god from the ancient Mayan relic he is imprisoned in–unless she can find and remove it first.

What Zane doesn't know is that the volcano is a gateway to another world and he is at the center of a powerful prophecy. He'd much rather hang out there with his dog, Rosie, than go to middle school, where kids call him Sir Limps a Lot, McGimpster, or Uno-for his one good leg.

