Brandon Mull has a rare talent for turning childhood daydreams into epic adventures that captivate millions of readers around the world. His fantasy novels, from the beloved Fablehaven series to the sweeping sagas of Beyonders, Five Kingdoms, and Dragonwatch, invite readers into hidden realms where magic lives alongside danger, and the choices of ordinary kids can change the fate of entire worlds.

Born in California in 1974 and raised with an imagination that never seemed to rest, Mull spent much of his childhood inventing elaborate games and imagining creatures that lurked just out of sight. That creative spark carried into his studies at Brigham Young University, where he not only honed his storytelling voice but also embraced performance as part of a sketch comedy troupe. After graduation he worked a string of day jobs—from movie promoter to filing clerk—while quietly chasing the stories that filled his mind.

Guardians

In the land of Anora, no child grows up alone. Each is bound to a guardian spirit, a bond that shapes their gifts, their future, and sometimes their fate. These guardians whisper power into mortal hands, some guiding with light, others tempting with ruin. At the heart of this world lie two paths: the trusted Advocates, who promise strength and honor, and the Accursed, forbidden beings whose power carries the price of death.