Aurora 'Rory' Freeman, renowned author and daughter of an infamous treasure hunter, has a secret; the supernatural ability to observe history as it happened.

High above the streets of New York City—where neither the whispers of the dead nor her demanding publisher can reach her—Rory thought she had left treasure hunting behind. But when an enigmatic visitor introduces her to Eliza Cruz, a self proclaimed 'legend hunter' in search of a cursed jar—known to the world as ‘Pandora’s Box’—she finds herself roped into Eliza's quest in pursuit of her next bestseller.

Rory joins a team of eccentrics and experts following ancient clues as they attempt to uncover the final resting place of Pandora's Jar. But as loyalties fray, and the mission becomes increasingly dangerous, Rory finds herself confronted with the one past she does not wish to explore—her own.

This unique adventure novella is now available as an ebook from SkyNation Publishing

“The characters are engaging, the plot was clever and believable, and the world-building gave me so many questions that I'll be chomping at the bit until book 2 is out hoping for more answers along with more thrilling adventures.”

“Oh my gosh guys this book was so immersive straight off the bat! I was instantly hooked! It was fast paced, really well written with articulate language, and definitely delivered on the Tomb Raider and Indiana Jones vibes 😍”

“The cast of characters are vividly described, and by the end you feel like you’re ready to follow this crew into any number of future quests.”

“Path to Pandora delivers with a perfect balance between that intense momentum of the genre and a considered interiority in Rory, our protagonist.”

“This story is perfect read for anyone who enjoys fast-paced quests and imaginative adventures.”

Formerly titled “The Search” this story won the 2022 Pantera Prize at the Winter Writers Competition and the novella placed on the shortlist for the 2026 Hawkeye Manuscript Development Prize

Path to Pandora

is also a feature length screenplay