Join us on Saturday, March 21st to meet Bruce Buchanan, author of the YA fantasy novel, The Blacksmith's Boy. Shelby, NC is Bruce's hometown, and we are so excited to host him at our indie bookstore!

From the publisher of The Blacksmith's Boy:

Bok Omat thought his place in the Kingdom of Imarina was settled. The 19-year-old served as his rural community’s healer and helped in his family’s blacksmith’s shop. It was an unremarkable life in Imarina’s peasant class, but as long as his parents, sister, and young nephew were safe, a fine one under the protection of the Inishari royal family.

But when an ancient spell threatens Bok’s family and the safety of the entire kingdom, he answers an unlikely summons from Princess Isabella to join her in protecting all they cherish. Despite their vastly different pasts, Bok and Isabella become close friends as they race to counter this deadly incantation and the mysterious mastermind behind it.

Bok learns secrets that force him to reconsider all he has ever known about the world and his place in it. But will this knowledge come at the price of his life, Imarina’s freedom, or even his burgeoning friendship with Isabella?

Save the date: September 13th | 2–8 PM

Kefi Kanna 139 N. Washington Street, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

Expect an amazing lineup of local art, food, book vendors, and more. Hosted by Fabled & Bound and Kefi Kanna.