Maia & Icarus - first installment of new middle grade fantasy adventure series released in paperback

HUNTINGTON, N.Y. - Aug. 18, 2013 - PRLog -- HUNTINGTON, NY August 18, 2013 -- Huntington resident and author, James A. Perez, has published Maia and Icarus, the first installment of a new, middle grade, fantasy adventure series. The book tells the story of thirteen-year-old, Long Island resident Maia Peterson as she reluctantly answers a call to adventure... 

Maia Peterson was expecting the summer after seventh grade to be rather ordinary. All she had to look forward to was practicing lacrosse and playing her guitar. But when a fire damages the Peterson home, a secret is revealed that lands Maia halfway across the world in Greece. There, she meets a boy who is strangely awestruck in her presence and who can't seem to keep his foot out of his mouth. And he reveals another secret – there is a hidden world in which the gods of Olympus continue to reign.

Maia’s delight at seeing mischievous mermaids and winged horses quickly turns to fear as she finds herself in the middle of an age-old conflict with feuding gods on both sides. To survive, Maia must uncover the mystery of her heritage... and escape those who would use her as a pawn. Can she defy her fate and dare to fly?

About JAMES A. PEREZ
James A. Perez has worked in the field of education for over twenty years with children of all ages. His first novel, Maia and Icarus, grew out of his love for Greek mythology and a desire to explore the epic journey of a young heroine. 

Mr. Perez is a proud husband, godfather, and lifelong comic book fan. He lives on Long Island with his family, including his niece, Maia. 

For more information, visit:
http://www.maiaandicarus.com
http://www.amazon.com/author/jamesaperez

Watch the book trailer:

http://youtu.be/du8C2ZHY1Ac