ADVENTURE TO THE STARS AND BEYOND WITH ELIAS AND ALICE…
Elias and Alice’s mother disappeared in a nearby forest! The siblings must quickly embark on a journey to find her. But nothing can prepare them for what lies ahead… When they come face to face with a crew of aliens, who whisk them away on a spaceship, they’re in for the adventure of a lifetime. They’ll meet terrifying creatures, experience dangerous attacks, and discover a secret that will change all Alice and Elias have ever known about their family. Amid the mayhem, will they be able to traverse the stars and find their mom?
The Eye of the Storm is the First book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounterswith the unknown
“The story is very entertaining and fast-paced. In addition, the illustrations are well done and contribute to increased reading value. The book will probably appeal to a broad target group in middle school age and is hopefully the beginning of a really good Swedish science fiction series for young readers.”
– Karin Alvehus, BTJ
ON A DESPERATE QUEST,ON A TREACHEROUS SPACE STATION FILLED WITH MYSTERIOUS ALIENS…
Alice and Elias have left earth and are aboard a spaceship named The Phoenix, traveling through the galaxy with a crew of beings they never imagined existed until they were rescued by them while searching for their mother. Now, they are in pursuit of the Krao ship that has taken their mother prisoner and find the enemy vessel docked at the space station known as The Iron Rose. The only problem is that it’s guarded by hundreds of Krao warriors. A rescue mission is planned, but just when they are about to execute it, everything takes an unexpected turn…
The Iron Rose is the Second book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown
“It almost feels pointless to go on reviewing. It would just turn into a long string of superlatives, so let’s do it this way: Anyone who wants a rough idea of what I think—if it hasn’t already come across—can write 10–15 different adjectives like ‘brilliant,’ ‘magnificent,’ or ‘pure reading joy’ on small slips of paper, put them in an old hat, and draw a handful. That should give a pretty good idea.”
– OARYA
WELCOME TO THE TOMB PLANET…
Alice and Elias’ new home, a spaceship called The Phoenix, has crashed on the Empire’s old burial planet, Umbezra. It is a place where only the dead roam. At least, that is what the crew of The Phoenix believe until they receive a distress signal from Alice and Elias’ mother. Astonishingly, it seems that she is also on Umbezra. To reach her, the crew descend into the ancient catacombs, where monstrous beings and terrifying discoveries await, all while being hunted by their enemies.
The Tomb Planet is the Third book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
“Among the very best—and most visually striking—works ever produced in Swedish science fiction. The best of two galaxies: a fantastic story (Källner) paired with fantastic illustrations (Johnsson) — a duo on par with Han Solo and Chewbacca. A powerful feat of world-building. Works just as well for older readers as for the middle-aged and young.”
– BARRIKADEN
SOMETIMES FRIENDS AND ENEMIES ARE NOT EVERYTHING THEY APPEAR TO BE…
Alice and Elias continue their quest aboard the Phoenix to save their mother. Unfortunately, their ship is in desperate need of repair. Before they can proceed with their mission, the crew must stop on the Imperial planet of Tenia, where they reluctantly accept a job to find a stolen Engram Kist. But when the mission takes a deadly turn, they soon find themselves in a life-or-death struggle with the whole future of the Empire at stake!
The Engram Kist is the fourth book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
“The colorful, richly detailed illustrations are breathtaking and greatly enhance the reading experience. The themes in The Engram Kist explore family—both biological and chosen—belonging, and touch on questions of oppression and justice. The characters are multidimensional and clearly drawn. The writing is strong, engaging, and highly suspenseful.” 5/5
– NP Boktips
THEY’LL CROSS THE STARS TO SAVE THEIR CAPTAIN—IF ALICE DOESN’T BREAK FIRST!
Alice and Elias’ journey through the galaxy continues. Brock has been abducted by the Azkalor, and the crew of the Phoenix follows. They are worried about him, but also about Alice. After being kidnapped by the Warders of Retention, she has started hearing voices and seeing things that don’t exist. On the prison planet Feroz II, Brock is forced to search for treasures in a lethal jungle. Treasures that are then sold to the highest bidder at the local auction house. Kapa has a plan to free Brock, but will the crew be able to carry it out?
The Prison Break is the fifth book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
“At last, the next installment in the thrilling series Children Of The Phoenix. The pace is relentless from the very first chapter to the last. The book ends far too soon. Tension at a truly high level. All the incredible creatures are brought to life through the fantastic illustrations.”
– Fia Idegård, BTJ
Alice and Elias have just survived a perilous hyperspace jump that left their spaceship, The Phoenix, seriously damaged. Now Alice is struggling with a very different kind of problem–there is someone else inside her, a presence that could take control of her at any moment. Fearing the worst, the Krao girl Chelie, steels herself for the horrendous task of killing her adopted sister. Meanwhile, a colossal being rouses deep within a gas giant. An awakening that sparks the hope of a new beginning for Chelie’s people. However, dark forces are gathering to enslave the Krao, and the crew of The Phoenix once again find themselves in the thick of the action.
The Worldmaker is the Sixth book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
“This is well-crafted science fiction with a fine balance of action, dialogue, and the inner thoughts of the book’s many characters. The world is rich in atmosphere and description, and the characters are multifaceted. Ambitious and well-written science fiction for young readers, featuring exquisite, vibrant illustrations by Karl Johnsson.” 5/5
– Fia Idegård, BTJ
Book 1
ADVENTURE TO THE STARS AND BEYOND WITH ELIAS AND ALICE…
Elias and Alice’s mother disappeared in a nearby forest! The siblings must quickly embark on a journey to find her. But nothing can prepare them for what lies ahead… When they come face to face with a crew of aliens, who whisk them away on a spaceship, they’re in for the adventure of a lifetime. They’ll meet terrifying creatures, experience dangerous attacks, and discover a secret that will change all Alice and Elias have ever known about their family. Amid the mayhem, will they be able to traverse the stars and find their mom?
The Eye of the Storm is the First book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounterswith the unknown
“The story is very entertaining and fast-paced. In addition, the illustrations are well done and contribute to increased reading value. The book will probably appeal to a broad target group in middle school age and is hopefully the beginning of a really good Swedish science fiction series for young readers.”
– Karin Alvehus, BTJ
Book 2
ON A DESPERATE QUEST,ON A TREACHEROUS SPACE STATION FILLED WITH MYSTERIOUS ALIENS…
Alice and Elias have left earth and are aboard a spaceship named The Phoenix, traveling through the galaxy with a crew of beings they never imagined existed until they were rescued by them while searching for their mother. Now, they are in pursuit of the Krao ship that has taken their mother prisoner and find the enemy vessel docked at the space station known as The Iron Rose. The only problem is that it’s guarded by hundreds of Krao warriors. A rescue mission is planned, but just when they are about to execute it, everything takes an unexpected turn…
The Iron Rose is the Second book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown
“It almost feels pointless to go on reviewing. It would just turn into a long string of superlatives, so let’s do it this way: Anyone who wants a rough idea of what I think—if it hasn’t already come across—can write 10–15 different adjectives like ‘brilliant,’ ‘magnificent,’ or ‘pure reading joy’ on small slips of paper, put them in an old hat, and draw a handful. That should give a pretty good idea.”
– OARYA
Book 3
WELCOME TO THE TOMB PLANET…
Alice and Elias’ new home, a spaceship called The Phoenix, has crashed on the Empire’s old burial planet, Umbezra. It is a place where only the dead roam. At least, that is what the crew of The Phoenix believe until they receive a distress signal from Alice and Elias’ mother. Astonishingly, it seems that she is also on Umbezra. To reach her, the crew descend into the ancient catacombs, where monstrous beings and terrifying discoveries await, all while being hunted by their enemies.
The Tomb Planet is the Third book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
“Among the very best—and most visually striking—works ever produced in Swedish science fiction. The best of two galaxies: a fantastic story (Källner) paired with fantastic illustrations (Johnsson) — a duo on par with Han Solo and Chewbacca. A powerful feat of world-building. Works just as well for older readers as for the middle-aged and young.”
– BARRIKADEN
Book 4
SOMETIMES FRIENDS AND ENEMIES ARE NOT EVERYTHING THEY APPEAR TO BE…
Alice and Elias continue their quest aboard the Phoenix to save their mother. Unfortunately, their ship is in desperate need of repair. Before they can proceed with their mission, the crew must stop on the Imperial planet of Tenia, where they reluctantly accept a job to find a stolen Engram Kist. But when the mission takes a deadly turn, they soon find themselves in a life-or-death struggle with the whole future of the Empire at stake!
The Engram Kist is the fourth book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
“The colorful, richly detailed illustrations are breathtaking and greatly enhance the reading experience. The themes in The Engram Kist explore family—both biological and chosen—belonging, and touch on questions of oppression and justice. The characters are multidimensional and clearly drawn. The writing is strong, engaging, and highly suspenseful.” 5/5
– NP Boktips
Book 5
THEY’LL CROSS THE STARS TO SAVE THEIR CAPTAIN—IF ALICE DOESN’T BREAK FIRST!
Alice and Elias’ journey through the galaxy continues. Brock has been abducted by the Azkalor, and the crew of the Phoenix follows. They are worried about him, but also about Alice. After being kidnapped by the Warders of Retention, she has started hearing voices and seeing things that don’t exist. On the prison planet Feroz II, Brock is forced to search for treasures in a lethal jungle. Treasures that are then sold to the highest bidder at the local auction house. Kapa has a plan to free Brock, but will the crew be able to carry it out?
The Prison Break is the fifth book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
“At last, the next installment in the thrilling series Children Of The Phoenix. The pace is relentless from the very first chapter to the last. The book ends far too soon. Tension at a truly high level. All the incredible creatures are brought to life through the fantastic illustrations.”
– Fia Idegård, BTJ
Book 6
Alice and Elias have just survived a perilous hyperspace jump that left their spaceship, The Phoenix, seriously damaged. Now Alice is struggling with a very different kind of problem–there is someone else inside her, a presence that could take control of her at any moment. Fearing the worst, the Krao girl Chelie, steels herself for the horrendous task of killing her adopted sister. Meanwhile, a colossal being rouses deep within a gas giant. An awakening that sparks the hope of a new beginning for Chelie’s people. However, dark forces are gathering to enslave the Krao, and the crew of The Phoenix once again find themselves in the thick of the action.
The Worldmaker is the Sixth book in the Children of the Phoenix series. A sizzling space epic filled with spectacular marvels and shadowy mysteries, blistering-pace escapades and terrifying encounters with the unknown.
“This is well-crafted science fiction with a fine balance of action, dialogue, and the inner thoughts of the book’s many characters. The world is rich in atmosphere and description, and the characters are multifaceted. Ambitious and well-written science fiction for young readers, featuring exquisite, vibrant illustrations by Karl Johnsson.” 5/5
– Fia Idegård, BTJ
An Expansive Galaxy, Endless Stories
Children of the Phoenix is a science fiction series that follows siblings Alice and Elias on their journey among the stars, where they encounter alien species, face complex challenges, and uncover galactic mysteries. Its rich universe — with diverse cultures, advanced technology, and multifaceted social and political themes — combined with its emotional core and cinematic format makes it perfect for action- and exploration-focused games, as well as endeavors into many other media formats.