The Dream Runners

A lush tapestry of dreams, myth, and magic—perfect for fans of Holly Black, Roshani Chokshi, and Margaret Rogerson.

Seven years ago, Tanvi was spirited away to the subterranean realm of Nagalok, where she joined the ranks of the dream runners: human children freed of all memory and emotion, who collect mortal dreams for the entertainment of the serpentine, immortal naga court.

But when one of Tanvi’s dream harvests goes awry, she begins to remember her life on earth. Panicked and confused, she turns to the one mortal in Nagalok who might be able to help: Venkat, the dreamsmith responsible for collecting the dream runners’ wares and shaping them into the kingdom’s most tantalizing commodity. And as they search for answers, a terrifying truth begins to take shape—one that could turn the nagas’ realm of dreams into a land of waking nightmare.

From the author of the Indie Next selection and Andre Norton Award finalist Star Daughter, this stand-alone contemporary fantasy, inspired by the nagas and garudas of Hindu mythology, is full of slow-burning romance, haunting intrigue, and shimmering magic.

• Slow Burn Romance: She isn't supposed to have emotions. He's the only one who can help her remember. Their search for answers sparks a connection that could be their salvation—or their doom.
• Lush World-Building: Explore the subterranean realm of Nagalok, a serpentine court where mortal dreams are the most valuable commodity and magic glimmers in every shadow.
• Hindu Mythology Reimagined: A stand-alone fantasy steeped in the legends of the serpentine nagas and their ancient enemies, the garudas, bringing timeless myths to vibrant, contemporary life.
• A Forbidden Past: As a dream runner, Tanvi's memories were erased. But when a single harvest goes wrong, fragments of her life on Earth return, threatening the fragile peace of Nagalok and her own existence.