The First Whisper (The Whispering Woods & The Sunken City, #1)

Leo, Maya, and Finn are stuck on a boring summer vacation at their grandparents' dusty old estate. But when they stumble upon a moss-covered sundial in a forgotten garden, something shifts. At a rare angle of the sun, they don't cast shadows; instead, they see fleeting glimpses of luminous trees and hear faint, melodic whispers carried on the wind.
Curiosity pulls them in. By truly listening and believing in the whispers, they step through mundane foliage and into the vibrant, sentient Whispering Woods, a secret dimension called Aevum. Here, trees are ancient storytellers, animals speak, and magic hums in the air. But their wonder quickly turns to concern. The Woods are slowly losing their color and sound, threatened by an encroaching, silent grey mist-the Blight of Forgetting-that seems to steal memories.
The First Whisper invites you into a world where belief is power, and forgotten stories hold the key to survival. Can three ordinary children from The Mundane save Aevum from the creeping emptiness, or will the whispers fade forever?

Gregory Parrott is a writer of the stories he always wished someone else would write. Blending sci-fi, historical fiction, thrillers, military tales, and fantasy, Gregory invites readers to simply kick back and enjoy the ride.
A lifelong resident of Massachusetts, Gregory balances his passion for crafting captivating narratives with a vibrant family life, cheering on his kids, and paddling with his dragon boat veterans team. When he's not immersed in fantastical worlds or historical battles, you can often find him unwinding with video games or hitting the pavement for a run. A proud veteran currently serving in the Army National Guard since 2011, Gregory brings a unique blend of discipline and imagination to his storytelling. Many of the tales you'll find within his pages are stories he first dreamt up as a teenager, finally brought to life for the world to enjoy.