My Double-Edged Life (Dead Reckoning, Book 1)

In My Double-Edged Life, the premier novel of the Dead Reckoning graphic-illustrated series from Zonderkidz, author Bud Rogers teams with veteran Disney animators Rob Corley and Tom Bancroft to craft a high-octane adventure for middle-grade readers. The story follows sixteen-year-old high school student and skateboarding enthusiast Matthew Rivera, whose life is turned upside down when he receives a mystical family heirloom blade that unlocks a hidden war between supernatural forces. Balancing homework, friendships, and grueling martial arts training with clandestine missions, Matthew must navigate the emotional turmoil of a double identity while learning the cost of courage and sacrifice. Blending dynamic, anime-style illustrations with heartfelt Christian values, this engaging novel inspires young readers to stand firm in moral integrity and trust God when confronting formidable spiritual challenges.