Skandar · #0.5

The First Unicorn Rider

A.F. Steadman

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Meet the adventurer who first discovered the Island in this thrilling novella prequel to the Skandar series from New York Times and internationally bestselling author A.F. Steadman—featuring black-and-white illustrations throughout!

George Penhaligon has only ever wanted adventure. And when he finds himself shipwrecked and alone on a mysterious island, he makes an incredible discovery. Unicorns are real—and they’re bloodthirsty.

Slowly, George gains one unicorn’s trust, and together, they explore the island’s magical secrets. But there is a dark presence lurking in his new home, more deadly than any unicorn.

Can George fulfill his destiny and free the island from a terrible fate?

Published
November 11, 2025
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A.F. Steadman

A.F. Steadman’s journey into the world of fantasy started with a spark of wonder and an imagination unbound by the rules of the ordinary. Born and raised in Kent, England, she found solace in books and daydreams, conjuring tales of faraway lands and magical creatures. While her early years were steeped in academic pursuits, including a master’s degree in creative writing from Cambridge, the call of storytelling never truly faded. Before embarking on her writing career, Steadman ventured into the legal world, where she quickly realized that the only law she truly cared about was the one governing fictional realms. This realization led her to…