Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance The Shimmer

Kingdom Keepers: Inheritance — The Shimmer is the opening volume of a fresh trilogy that follows the children of legendary Kingdom Keepers as they come of age. Set in a near-future Epcot, the book imagines sixty thousand residents living inside a CommuniTree surrounding a futuristic Disney park. Five families—some of whose parents were the original Kingdom Keepers—guard secrets and powers that emerge when a secret message arrives on the eve of Eli Whitman’s thirteenth birthday and a solar eclipse. Ordinary kids are pulled into a high-stakes battle to save their friend who has vanished, while they discover that they and their parents share a hidden connection to real magic. Ridley Pearson crafts brisk suspense, witty banter, and a sense of wonder as the kids learn to trust each other and embrace responsibilities beyond their years.

Who might be interested in reading?

• Readers who love fast-paced YA fantasy with mysteries, magic, and a modern coming-of-age vibe.
• Fans of character-driven adventures about teamwork, family secrets, and brave kids stepping into leadership roles.
• Readers who enjoy immersive, park-adjacent settings and stories that blend real-world locations with fantastical threats.
• Readers who have enjoyed Ridley Pearson’s Kingdom Keepers and want to follow the next generation in a fresh, suspenseful arc.