Quetzo Dawn

The Red Rexes are in trouble: a new senator is in power, and he’s playing dirty.

After Carthus testifies before the Javreali Senate, he finds a clue that might unlock the mystery of Knightsbane’s assassination attempts, but he doesn’t know exactly what it means—or with whom to share it. To make matters worse, Senator Ianus is being replaced at Koganri by someone from the opposing party—someone whose loyalties lie with the Red Rexes’ biggest rivals. The odds are stacked against them.

Carthus and the Red Rexes gain a new teammate, and then another. Together, they train hard for the next three Maybranch events: tricera jousting, a plesi battle, and a quetzo race. But when other teams aren’t playing fair and officials turn a blind eye, Carthus is tempted to step out of bounds. Can teamwork alone be enough to win?

Book Information:

• ISBN-13: 978-1-958863-40-4

• Release Date: December 1, 2026

• Print Details: 408-page, 5.5” x 8” paperback

• Author: Matthew Mellema

• Cover design and illustrations: Brian Mellema