The Price of Chaos

Fifteen-year-old Price O'Neil has spent years hiding his "little problem"—sudden, suffocating panic attacks that leave him trembling and exhausted. His only solace is a heavy black leather book bound in golden chains, found tucked away in his parents' attic. But when a school hallway fight forces him to unleash a terrifying, invisible force, Price discovers his anxiety isn't a medical condition. It's raw, untamed Chaos—and the chained book he clings to is a prison for something far worse.

Nineteen-year-old Beatrice Grey is an Aspirant Ranger of the Bastionic Lodge, desperate to redeem her family name after her father’s disgrace. Armed with Heartmetal daggers, she is trained to hunt Blightborn beasts and Dissonants—corrupted humans who feed on the rot of Discord. But when a disciplinary punishment puts her on a crash course with Price, she is dragged into the path of the boy and the chained artifact in his possession.

With manipulative, unseen forces pulling the strings to unlock the power within the book, Price and Beatrice are thrust into a deadly game of survival. Price must learn to master the storm raging inside him, while Beatrice must decide how far she will go to protect a boy whose untamed power could either save the world—or tear it apart.

Perfect for fans of dark YA contemporary fantasy, fast-paced magic systems, and complex, dual-perspective stories, The Price of Chaos is an action-packed ride that will keep you guessing until the very last page.