CM Rehfus-Wilsek, author of the acclaimed Boven Naturals series, brings a unique depth to the young adult high fantasy genre. Their background as an academic physician, healthcare leader, and a respected professor informs their writing with a rare mix of medical knowledge, global perspectives, and insightful character development. Their debut novel, The Boven Naturals: Legend of the Shadow Ankhs, hailed by Readers' Favorite for its immersive world-building, compelling characters, and intricate plot, is a captivating start to a promising series.

In The Boven Natural Universe, five teenagers from different magical species are thrust into a prophecy that could shatter the fragile peace their world has known. As the Cinquain Henten, they must embark on a series of perilous quests across realms to collect the five Shadow Ankhs, ancient artifacts of unimaginable power. But their journey is fraught with danger, betrayal, and hidden agendas. Loyalties will be tested, alliances forged and broken, and the lines between good and evil blurred as they uncover the truth behind their prophetic destiny. The fate of not just their world, but countless others, hangs in the balance. Brace yourself for an epic saga of magic, intrigue, and shocking revelations that will leave you questioning everything you thought you knew.