The Land of the Trade

DISCOVER

LOODOR TALES

A timeless tale about the trades one should or should not make in the name of reaching their destiny.

They say that life is about compromise. Sacrifice. A series of trades to reach one’s destiny. But in Grey’s wildest dreams, she never imagined that her journey would include an underground joyride—or that the consequences of her past could cost her everything.

Grey, Mikey, and Lane know the Subterranean Earth and Animal Tunnel (SEAT) is the only way to safely reunite their friend Scout the Golden Retriever with his human on the west coast. They understand that time is of the essence. They have exactly 24 hours to embark on a trip that begins in the trunk of the oldest tree in the universe.

They are told to expect hard choices as they navigate the path, but no one prepared them for the Cricket Café at Sacrificial Sands or the ghost town at the Deadly Dune. The deeper the foursome ride into the layers of the earth, one thing becomes clear—there is no turning back the clock and no trade big enough to avoid the Bat Tribunal.

The Land of the Trade, the third installment of the Loodor Tales Series, pushes the boundaries of self-reflection in a story guaranteed to remind readers they, too, can persevere through highs and lows. No mistake is insurmountable, nor victory a permanent position.

This fantasy adventure transports readers to the root of their dreams and the “Shadows” of the underworld, as the all-star cast must barter for the ride of their lives.

These stories urge us to start conversations about mental well-being, to be kinder to ourselves and others, and to recognize that everyone faces challenges, no matter how perfect things may appear on the surface.

Sid Miller, Texas Agricultural Commissioner
Texas Department of Agriculture

Featuring Illustrations by
New York Times Bestselling Illustrator
Bob Kayganich

CENTRAL THEME

This fantasy adventure transports readers to the “Shadows” of the underworld. We all face shadow selves. These are the parts of our personality that appear when we’re triggered or feeling insecure.

In these moments, we reach for what’s real. We search for the truth, and we decide what we’re willing to trade in exchange for peace of mind. We hope to silence the chatter.

It takes real work to reach one’s goals. Work, coupled with intention. Intention has the power to fuel connection, especially in the underworld. We all seek connection, but what does it mean to SEEK?

Self-worth, Existence, Empathy, and Kindness. The question remains, what must we trade to achieve truth at the intersection of personality and soul?

This November, an all-star cast will barter for the ride of their lives in hopes of reaching their destiny.

"We're all guilty of holding back our true selves when we fear we're not enough. Shadows cast light on self-imposed limitations. They make you look at the whole picture."

Bach the Bat
The Land of the Trade