The Unnamed Archives
Shazzwick of Land, Vol 1: Time Becomes Relevant
Shazzwick of Land, Vol 1:
Time Becomes Relevant
Snow Quill Press Presents
The Unnamed Archives
By Ka-Yee Essoe (劉家宜)
Trade Paperback ~ eBook ~ Audiobook.
Shazzwick of Land, Vol 1: Time Becomes Relevant
Born with a coveted magic, Magnolia goes into hiding after her mother’s violent abduction. Shazzwick of Land promises to help find her. One with the land, Shazz is of a people so rare most believe they are but myth. He is Unnamed. And for the first time, he has something to lose.
War is spreading.
Magnolia alone has the magic to defeat the sorceress-warlord who shattered her family and corrupted the powerful Dayus of Land.
Can Shazz keep his mortal love alive as she confronts the warmongering sorceress?
Time Becomes Relevant is the first in an epic fantasy trilogy told through the lens of a love story, written in a hopeful tone and the soaring mood of Chinese immortal fantasy (xianxia). Set in a multicultural world, this is a tale of geopolitics, intrigue, complex familial dynamics, elemental versus death magic, found family and deep friendships that bridge cultures, races, and time.
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“An Asian-inspired Robin Hobb with excellent character work.”
Josh, BookTuber @theReformReader
“A slow burn. The best fantasy book I’ve read in a long, long time.”
Josefine, BookTuber @FineReads
“Really enjoyed your blending of cultures. Cuisine made my mouth water more than once.”
Ellen Gravesmill
“There’s a heart to the writing, characters, and story that kept me invested.”
Leah Rose @leahrosereads
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Team
- Author: Ka-Yee Essoe (Page, Website)
- Developmental Editor, Muse, Mentor: Joshua Essoe, Editor
- Line/Copy Editor: Casey Beck
- Art Director, Publication Designer: Jessica Kao, Soft Humans
- Cover Artist: Merilliza Chan, Merilliza Art & Illustration
- Audiobook Narrator: Aaron Fors
Trilogy Status
- Trilogy Overall: Covers in draft. Narrator contracted.
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Vol. 1, Time Becomes Relevant (2026)
- Public release: Jun 2 ebook & print, Oct 5 audiobook
- Kickstarter fulfillment: e-book 3/30, paperback 4/18, audiobook in 6/24.
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Vol. 2, A Mage Stolen
- 25% rewritten
- Developmental edit round 2: Jan 2027.
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Vol. 3, Mortality Beckons
- Post-developmental edit revisions at 40%, planned and outlined the rest.
- Developmental edit scheduled for Q3 of 2027.
ISBNs
Trade Paperback: 979-8-90312-004-8
Kickstarter Ed.: 979-8-90312-000-0 (not for libraries)
Large Print Edition: 979-8-90312-003-1
E-Book: 979-8-90312-001-7
Audiobook: 979-8-90312-002-4
LCCN: Vol 1, 2026904167; Vol 2, 2026904395; Vol 3, 2026904396