About The Wild Side Trilogy
In this award winning MG series, an adventurous young girl stumbles into a realm of magic hidden in the wilds of Idaho that is plagued by a tyrannical creature. She faces a life-threatening curse as she struggles to find courage, strength, and her way home.
Magic in the Blood: Volume 3 of the Wild Side Trilogy
It Ends Here
Alicia’s life is turned upside down when the barrier between the regular world and the magical realm of the Wild Side collapses. Strange forces spill into her beloved lake area, and Alicia discovers something incredible: she has a rare and powerful magic inside her, tied to the land and its delicate balance.
But this discovery also brings danger.
A destructive entity from the Wild Side, fueled by hatred, threatens Alicia’s lake - a place that feels like a
part of her soul - and could unravel both the magical and regular worlds. As she learns to wield her newfound powers, Alicia realizes that her love for her home, her family, and her friends might be the key to saving everything she holds dear.
This third installment in the Wild Side trilogy of books (formerly Moose Beach trilogy) brings together everything readers love about the series: magical adventure, emotional depth, and big questions about courage, love, and protecting the world around us. If you are new to this MG series, don’t worry - you can still jump in and enjoy Alicia’s journey!
5-Star Readers' Favorite
K.C. Finn - Reader's Favorite
“Michael Foster has a way of spinning his story that feels so effortless. The epic and deeply personal journey moves at a great pace through an exploration of responsibility, identity, and the power of connection to home and nature.”
Alex Ndirangu - Readers' Favorite
"This is a tale about how far we can go to protect those that we hold dear, about forgiveness, understanding, second chances, and love and hope. Michael Foster's Magic in the Blood: The Wild Side Trilogy is compelling and masterfully told, an absolute must-read for all lovers of adrenaline-packed action and magic steeped in mythology."
Carol Thompson - Readers' Favorite
"Michael Foster’s prose is clear and often poetic when describing the natural world. He captures the Idaho landscape with affection and detail, immersing readers in pine forests, glacial lakes, and mist-covered ridgelines."
Essien Asian - Reader's Favorite
"The world-building is exceptionally rich as it highlights the flora and fauna of the Wild Side, subtly comparing it to Alicia's world, drawing both old and new readers into the unique narrative."
Anne-Marie Reynolds - Readers' Favorite
" This is a well-written book with some amazing characters, all developed to the point where you feel like you know them as well as you know your own friends and family. The writing is compelling and engages you all the way through, its descriptive nature taking you on Alicia’s journey with her. It has plenty of action and adventure, perfectly written for a YA audience, although, as an adult, I must say I thoroughly enjoyed it!"
Early Reader Feedback for Magic in the Blood
JAYDEN
“If I had to rate the book from 1 to 10 I would rate it 10.”
CAITLIN
“I would not change anything about this book, it fits well with the rest of the series and I think it does its job to end the story nicely (not saying I wouldn’t LOVE another book).”
ETHAN
“I really enjoyed the Wild Side because the way it was described was so vibrant and beautiful. I would 100% recommend this book to my friends as well as the entire series.”
JENNAVIE
"I’ll admit I did shed a few tears. Tawny was brave, brilliant, clever, determined, and strong. If I was Alicia, I’d secretly adopt Tawny in some way. Thrilling and intense. The book is amazing and I enjoyed reading it. All in one day.”
Praise for The Passage at Moose Beach
-Emily, 7th Grade Student
–Charlotte, 7th Grade Student
-Emily, 7th Grade Student
“An enchantingly magical tale about finding friends
in the unlikeliest of people and working together with them to achieve your wildest dreams.”
-Jo, Retired Teacher
–Charlotte, 7th Grade Student
-Emily, 7th Grade Student
"I absolutely loved reading the book. It felt familiar, like reading a favorite fable, or following Dorothy on her journey to Oz... it is a girl having the adventure and using her brains."
–Charlotte, 7th Grade Student
–Charlotte, 7th Grade Student
–Charlotte, 7th Grade Student
"If you love animals and nature, you should read this book because it talks about a girl's amazing adventure of how she saves this world, and all the animals and living things inside of it."
-Ana, Game Developer
–Charlotte, 7th Grade Student
–Charlotte, 7th Grade Student
" Such a warm and comfy read, grab and a nice cup of tea and some cookies, it will set the perfect tone to read a book like this. Amazing experience... this book took me back on my childhood imaginations.
Love it and definitely recommend it. "
Meet The Author
Michael Foster is an avid musician, gamer, reader, and foodie. He works full time in the video game industry, and has an overwhelming love for life. Writing is a new hobby, and one he feels fortunate to be able to pursue.
Growing up, Michael spent long summers at his family's cabin in the woods of Idaho, an inspiration for the Moose Beach Trilogy. His inquisitive nature kept him out and about, always exploring.
Michael has enjoyed watching his daughter grow into the same nature loving person he is. And now with two new grandchildren, he is looking forward to sharing the same experiences with them!
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