"The Tree of Life" is the first of the four-book fantasy series, "The Chronicles of Asileria."

In the year 2206—after the Third Great War—Gabe, Jasmine and Sebastian Anthony engage in an epic journey that involves overcoming insurmountable odds through the awakening of supernatural powers and abilities. The end of the world looms as the Anthony’s are contacted by the gods of old, given iconic weapons and taught eternal spiritual truths that may help them save the Four Quadrants.

Lord Sieraneous and his Dark Knights strike fear into the heart of everyone. Only the Anthony’s have the ability to bring his power into balance. With the help of the gods, personal growth through spiritual awakening and a few elves and dwarves, the Anthony’s try to defeat these powers of darkness and an army of mythical creatures under the spell of Lord Sieraneous.

The story seamlessly integrates Egyptian, Norse, Greek and other mythologies with modern religious beliefs and even more evolved spiritual concepts. It is an epic adventure and mythological wonderland with a very real and deep spiritual message—served with a touch of humor.

“The official target for this book may be 10-14, but I really wrote it for everyone. I guess it’s for kids in the way that Star Wars, X-Men, Percy Jackson, Lord of the Rings, Shannara and Pern are for kids—if you know what I mean. It is my hope that those who, like myself, are opposed to violence, can see the war and conflict prevalent in this book as metaphors for the struggles and challenges we often face in life.”

—John Aston White