Heroes of the Nexus (The Nexus Universe(NXU), #1)

A fractured world. A rising darkness. Fifteen extraordinary young heroes called together by destiny. When the ancient Nexus Core cracks, reality itself begins to unravel. Shards of its power scatter across the globe, awakening abilities, twisting lives, and drawing both protectors and predators into the fight for Earth‘s survival. They are Project Harmony: Zane Sutherland, the Seeker, a cryptid adventurer guided by visions of the Core. Orion Sparks, the Inventor, a boy genius racing to stabilize the resonance. Jax Vector, the Engine, a nanite-infused teen battling to remain human. Evan Cross, the Half-Dead, torn between life and the spectral Veil. Kira-9, the Living Weapon, an android who longs to be more than a machine. Aurora, Ember, and Tempest, the Triad of engineered sisters who embody wisdom, compassion, and fury. Kaelen Drayke, the Dragon-Blooded, a modern teen with ancient fire in his veins. Marcos Rivera, the Jaguar‘s Heir, caught between a cursed legacy of hero and villain. Riley Quinn, the Spy, an unpowered agent proving that choice can be a superpower. Leo Arden, the Shifter, bonded to an alien artifact that lets him transform into other species. And the Vanguard-Ilara, Korr, and Axion-alien princess, soldier, and AI who merge into a colossal defender. Together, these fifteen must stand against the Syndicate of Shadows: conquerors, tricksters, predators, and corrupted souls who seek to forge the Final Conduit and remake reality in their image. From neon cities and hidden laboratories to cosmic battlefields, Heroes of the Nexus weaves a cinematic saga of courage, identity, and the strength found in unity. For fans of superhero epics, young adult fantasy, and anime-inspired storytelling, this is the explosive beginning of a universe. The world is breaking. The call has gone out. Can they rise in harmony-or will discord tear them apart?