Written by our very own Heather Stephen.

The first book of The Startrail fantasy series, The Startrail: Portal Painter, is a story of friendship, adventure, and fantastical realities that will make you look more closely at the world around you.  
What if reality was not at all what you thought? Maybe the very fabric of life around you is different from what you have been told. What if there were nearby realms so close and a dire circumstance that required the powers that you hold? All without you knowing...

Until you do.

Sarah Carlson is an ordinary teenager in every way except for the fact that she has the ability to see things that others cannot. Sarah finds mysterious keys that lead her on a journey to discover her true past and paramount future - a future in the reality that has been there all along.

The Startrail is a network of realms all connected by portal paintings. These portals are created by portal painters, and their powers have been controlled by an evil dictator. The coveted seafaen is the supernatural ingredient that the portal painters need to create the portals, and this too has been hidden and inaccessible. Later, Sarah discovers that she may be a Portal Painter herself and that this is a power that evil individuals wish to control. She must remain vigilant and trust those around her to harness these newfound powers to help assure the survival of the Portal Painter's secret meeting place, The Painter's Keep.

“I loved it! It was captivating and I never wanted to put the book down. If you are looking for a book that will keep you on the edge of your seat and is exciting for all readers, then I suggest giving THE STARTRAIL a read!” -Teacher, Ashely D.

”Portal Painter, the first book in H.A. Stephen’s fantasy series The Startrail, is the perfect blend of young adult fiction and otherworldly adventure. High school student Sarah Carlson is a vivid and appealing heroine. Readers will be swept along with her as she is caught up in events that cast doubt on everything she thought she knew about her life. In Portal Painter, Stephen has created a fascinating alternate world with an exciting, fast-paced plot that will leave readers eagerly waiting for Book 2.” -Writer and Editor, Monique Conrod

"Excellent fantasy and fun adventure. I highly recommend it, to young and old, if you are looking for something unique and intriguing. It was hard to put the book down, as it kept me wondering 'what's next?". Great book!!!" -Gerald H.

"I thoroughly enjoyed this action packed fantastical adventure. I was locked into the exciting wonder of other realms and realities in the life of the characters. It was a fun read!" -W. Elizabeth