Welcome to the Arhka Chronicles Website!
This is the official information hub regarding science fiction/fantasy author Heather Hayashi's series, The Arhka Chronicles. This epic adventure to span several books meshes science fiction and fantasy together. It's filled to the brim with action, suspense, aliens, worlds with mysterious energy, vampires, dragons, and new, creative races from the author.Most importantly, it's filled with the human touch. No matter how fantastical or alien, each character is fully developed and capable of standing on his or her own as a main character. Their struggles and relationships between each other drives the plot forward. The Arhka Chronicles explores themes such as choices, friendships, loyalty, and finding one's inner power. More information on the currently published novels can be found below the Events.
Upcoming Events
Upcoming events can be found on the Media page under the Media link in the navigation menu above. You're also welcome to sign up for my newsletter in the box to the left to receive information on future events.
All planned book signing events will be fantasy themed. That is, I'll be in medieval/fantasy costume (you're welcome to come in costume as well), and the table will be decorated with fantasy and science fiction themed props. I'll begin with a reading from my second novel, The Forgotten Past, and there will be bookmarks and mini-prints on the table, free to take. Best of all is a drawing for a free autographed copy of my first novel, To Save the World, every 30 minutes to an hour!
To Save the World: Volume I
Volume 1 of the Arhka Chronicles begins with Stephanie, a headstrong 16-year-old tomboy who loves adventure stories. She never expects one to occur in her life, much less with her single mother and her best friend along for the ride. However, their accidental arrival on the fantasy world of Arhka sparks a chain of events that sweep the world into chaos. As wars wage, the three of them must decide where their loyalties lie.
To Save the World is an action-packed, suspenseful story featuring three strong heroines, in-depth characterization in a large cast, and an emphasis on the relationships between the many characters. Four unique races are introduced on Arhka, two of which were created by the author. The world of Arhka has a developed history and evolution to provide the sensation of a living, thriving, changing fantasy world.
This novel is available for order now at any major bookstore and at the following locations:
Barnes and Noble
Buy.com
Powell's Books
The Forgotten Past: Volume II
When Derrick discovers that his mother, Elise, and his older sister, Stephanie, have gone missing, he's determined to find them. As he retraces their last steps, he crosses paths with Jason, whose younger sister, Eris, disappeared with Derrick's mother and sister. The two team up and embark on a journey that leads them to Arhka. There, the connections between the enemy, Arhka, Earth, and the fate of the three women they're searching for are slowly becoming clear. And they begin to realize that sometimes the darkest threats come from within.
The Forgotten Past continues winding and twisting through the epic story that began in To Save the World. This installment meshes science fiction and fantasy in greater quantities, introduces another new race created by the author, more new characters, and much larger roles of characters barely mentioned in the previous story. Another layer is added to the suspense and action as the characters undergo psychological trials.
Available for order now at any major bookstore.