RELEASING
SPRING 2026
"What matters more, Astra? Fighting, or fighting for something?"
Astra, officially known throughout the base as Project S-001, has been raised to be the premier warrior in Mission Esuvn: master of weapons, brilliant military tactician, the heartless sword of victory. But after eighteen years, her world begins to spiral. She still doesn't understand why her commander says her power over water and ability to self-heal make her a monster, but her trainer says they are her greatest gifts of all.
When Siren, her commander, sends Astra into another trial, she's faced with a crisis—one of loyalty, identity, and wants. Soon, she'll learn that though the base views her as a monster, another realm a portal away knows her to be a savior. Interrea—a world filled with Vismunds who control elements—were sent seven immortal Prophecies to defend them against Siren. Astra is one of them.
With the life Astra once killed to be a part of now the last place she wants to be, she vows to make it to the portal separating the First Realm from Interrea. But Siren doesn't let her weapons go easily, and the destruction that follows Astra into the forest, along with the stranger caught in the cross-hairs of her escape, will change her mind—and her heart—forever.
In this portal adventure fantasy, a new legend rises. With high-stakes battles, elemental magic, and bonds formed over the worst moments of life, Sterling M.Z's debut novel delivers an action-packed, emotional series starter, perfect for the warrior inside every reader.
TROPE HIGHLIGHTS
FOR FANS OF . . .
Books: Graceling, The Bridge Kingdom and The Inadequate Heir, Shatter Me, Throne of Glass, The Hunger Games, and Godkiller
Movies & TV: X-Men Evolution, Logan, Avatar: The Last Airbender, The Last of Us
GENRE
Fantasy
To Chase a Prophecy subgenres include elemental magic, military/war, and portal/crossworlds. It draws on influences from other genres, such as literary fiction for the self-discovery/coming-of-age and prose quality, a slow-burn romance for the B-plot, and action-adventure of survivalist novels.
READERSHIP RECOMMENDED AGE
15+
To Chase a Prophecy is an upper YA fantasy that will grow up alongside the major characters (eighteen-year-olds in this book) and will expand into a more new adult tone as the book series continues.
CONTENT WARNINGS
Fantasy violence, PTSD, grief, death, self-harm, manipulation, and language, among others. While these may be okay for some readers but not others, or content outside of this list be seen as upsetting, I advise for every reader to know their preferences and triggers, and to stop reading should content be upsetting to them.
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DID YOU KNOW . . .
WHEN YOU BUY TO CHASE A PROPHECY OFF MY WEBSITE OR AT A BOOKSTORE, THE BOOK WILL COME WITH A BONUS CHAPTER?
This is my thank-you to you for buying from indie artist and local/brick-and-mortar bookshops. While Amazon has been a great launch-pad for indie artist to be discovered outside of traditional publishing norms, Amazon still has a majority share of the book market, making it hard for stores like B&N and indie bookshops to succeed. To encourage people to shop locally or direct from the source, any book bought off my website, from B&N press, or sold at/ordered through a brick-and-mortar store will come with an alternative POV bonus chapter.
In addition, if you order directly from me, you can ask for your copy to have sprayed/painted edges! I'm working on developing a design and system to decorate the edges with. This is no extra cost to you, but may take additional time should stock be running low. A limited quantity may be available when I do in-person book events.