This is my first Kickstarter, and I’m thrilled to present When Snow Falls, the first book in my dark urban fantasy series, The When Lightning Strikes Saga!

The When Lightning Strikes saga was born from a dream I had in 2018 and I have not been able to stop writing it (really, I've skipped sleeping and eating just to write). I am based in Melbourne, Australia and my aim is to explore themes such as the domino and butterfly effect, found family, injustice, climate change, power, corruption and more! I strive to humanise characters typically seen as villains, exploring real-life issues like stigma, and the subjectivity of history. The series delves into complex relationships, the fall from grace, and the strength to rise again, without a clear distinction between good and evil, allowing you to decide the heroes and villains.

If you enjoy Arcane (League of Legends), K Project, Inception, Assassin's Creed, Game of Thrones, Throne of Glass, Six of Crows, the eerie lore of the backrooms, or mythology, this book is for you!

Signed hardback book will be embossed and stamped with silver foil, have red gilded edges, and include a map of Soulesity, a character index, and a phrases and slang index.

Kickstarter is a safe, all-or-nothing platform: if the campaign doesn’t reach its goal, you won’t be charged. If we’re successful, you’ll not only help bring this project to life but also receive exclusive rewards at special prices. Any remaining books and merchandise will later be available on novakardinalis.com and Amazon, but Kickstarter backers get the best deals and perks.