Do not trust every tale. Do not bargain lightly with the fae. And whatever you do, do not mistake a would-be hero for a man who is ready for what waits in the shadows. In the ancient Scottish Highlands, Drustan has heard the old stories all his life-whispers of witches, dark faeries, cursed creatures, and realms hidden just beyond the reach of mortal sight. To him, they are little more than superstition, the kind of tales told by firelight to frighten children and keep foolish men from wandering too far into the woods. Then the tales begin to come true. When Drustan sets out on a perilous quest to confront Mora, a malevolent witch whose dark magic threatens everything he loves, he believes courage and a sharp blade will be enough. But the deeper he ventures into the enchanted wilds, the more he discovers that the world is far older, stranger, and more dangerous than he ever imagined. There are creatures that cannot be defeated by steel. There are bargains that cannot be undone. And there are doors that, once opened, may never lead home again. His only hope may be Aster, a cunning and mischievous faerie whose help comes at a dangerous price. In exchange for the magic of Drustan's first true kiss, she grants him three wishes-gifts that should aid his journey, but instead draw him deeper into a web of trickery, consequence, and ancient power. Before long, Drustan is imprisoned within The Between, a mysterious realm caught between the mortal world and the hidden lands of faerie magic. Surrounded by witches, dark fae, mystical creatures, and treacherous enchantments, he must learn that survival will require more than strength. It will require wisdom. It will require sacrifice. And it will require him to become the hero he has only pretended to be. Into the Between is the first book in Timothy Swiney's Tales from the Faerieverse series, a Scottish folklore fantasy filled with faerie bargains, ancient magic, dark creatures, sword-and-sorcery adventure, and the timeless battle between fear and courage. Readers drawn to the Celtic atmosphere of Juliet Marillier, the dangerous faerie worlds of Holly Black, the mythic adventure of classic heroic fantasy, and stories where magic is beautiful, dangerous, and never without cost will find a new realm to enter in Into the Between. This spellbinding fantasy adventure is perfect for readers who love: From enchanted forests and mystical creatures to dark witches and faerie trickery, Into the Between opens the door to a richly imagined fantasy world where old stories breathe, shadows watch, and every choice carries a price. Step into the Faerieverse, where legends are real, bargains have consequences, and true heroism is born in the heart. The Tales from the Faerieverse series is best enjoyed in order: Book 1: Into the Between Book 2: The Queen of Shadows Book 3: Brothers of Shadow and Ash - forthcoming