On a winter break from school that should have been nothing but goofing around with his best friends, teenager Khioneus Nevula soon realizes his recent peculiar dreams and visions are cries of help from the strange, mystical, parallel world of Elkloria, whose inhabitants need his special powers to survive. Adopted from unknown parentage, he has always been marked as different by his purple eyes. Now he begins to understand who he really is, and what he must do: open the door to Inferna to save the people of Elkloria. In the mystical land of Elkloria, he meets his twin sister, a proficient mage, a slightly mad scientist, and a princess. In this land, Khioneus is a prince, and he finds himself and his new friends caught in a war between the inhabitants of Elkloria and an ancient and powerful evil.

THE DOOR TO INFERNA, Rishab Borah's debut novel, is a middle-grade story (ages 11-16) that creates a fantasy world as fully realized as those of Rick Riordan or Tamora Pierce. Elkloria draws on Borah's interest in mythology, science, and linguistics as well as the imaginative lands he and his friends once inhabited in play-open to all to explore.

About the Author
Sixteen-year-old debut author Rishab Borah began creating the world of "Elkloria" at age 11. In its creation, he drew from his many interests including a passion for science, linguistics, programming, and art. He currently lives with his parents in the Silicon Valley, California area.

Reviews
"Borah shines, imagining an elaborate universe filled with a variety of creatures, and creating an associated vocabulary." -School Library Journal

"The imagery is vivid and elaborate . . . . A complex debut that shows promise." -Kirkus Reviews

"Really enjoyed this book! Great storyline, great characters." Kathy's Book Reviews

"The story is told first-hand with very enjoyable touches, sometimes humorous, other times conveying the urgency of facing an ancient corrupting power." -Cynthia Parkhill, Santa Rosa Library

"100% recommend[ed] for middle grade readers. Totally age appropriate, good descriptive language, easy to picture scenery, and a moderately diverse group of friends make this a great fantasy read for the age group." -One Reading Nurse

"Escape into a gorgeous world crafted by a passionate, intelligent, imaginative wordsmith. This is no debut. It's a magnificent feast of the imagination. This adventure moves at light speed and is brimming with mythology, science, magic, fantasy, teenage angst, and heart. Follow Khi, Nessa, Metara, and Max on a journey that will leave you breathless long after the last page." -Mark Pelletier, Book Talk

"Rishab Borah's brisk, inventive storytelling channels a coming-of-age tale that dazzles like lightning." Alvaro Zinos-Amaro, author, When the Blue Shift Comes





Book Information
ISBN 9781941110966
Author Rishab Borah
Format Paperback
Page Count 236
Imprint Three Rooms Press
Publisher Three Rooms Press