Indie Pen Press LLC announces the release of “The Convergence: Restoration,” the second installment in the Convergence series. This 110,000-word science fantasy epic, by Richard French, expands the universe while delivering the elements readers loved in the first book.
When Love Becomes the Ultimate Weapon Against Cosmic Collapse
Engineer Samantha Reed’s ordered world explodes the night golden light erupts from her hands during a reality distortion at Central Spaceport. Across the city, artist Connor Blake watches impossible shadows flow from his sculptures, defying every law of physics he thought he understood. Neither realizes these abilities mark them as living echoes of souls who died 150 years ago—souls who sacrificed themselves to save reality itself.
Now reality is breaking again.
“We’re not forcing anything—we’re allowing what wants to happen,” explains Samantha as she and Connor discover their connection transcends lifetimes. Their growing love might be the only force powerful enough to heal wounds carved into the fabric of existence itself.
A Story That Redefines Contemporary Fantasy
The Convergence: Restoration blends science fantasy with emotional depth. Readers who loved The Ten Thousand Doors of January, The Invisible Life of Addie LaRue, and The Priory of the Orange Tree will find themselves drawn into this unique take on destiny, choice, and the power of unified consciousness.
What Makes This Series Special:
- Enemies-to-lovers across family bloodlines – Historical conflicts spanning generations must be overcome
- Reincarnated soulmates with preserved memories – Past and present consciousness merge without erasing individual identity
- Contemporary fantasy with hidden magical history – Academy politics and emergency response systems ground cosmic events
- Engineer meets artist – Analytical precision and creative intuition prove complementary rather than opposing forces
- Complex worldbuilding with philosophical depth – Questions of free will, institutional authority, and personal growth within cosmic responsibility
Critical Response Building
Early readers are calling Restoration “a strong blend of cosmic stakes and intimate character development” that “proves sequels can exceed their predecessors while honoring everything that made the original special.”
The novel tackles contemporary themes through fantastical elements, exploring how institutions adapt to changing realities, how individual growth strengthens rather than threatens relationships, and how apparent opposition can become cooperation through proper understanding.
Perfect Timing for Genre Expansion
As readers increasingly seek complex fantasy that grounds magical concepts in recognizable contemporary settings, The Convergence: Restoration delivers exactly what the market demands. The story’s focus on balance over extremism, cooperation transcending conflict, and individual authenticity within cosmic purpose resonates with current cultural conversations.
“Reality wants stability. These distortions aren’t random accidents but attempts to reestablish patterns that have been artificially constrained.”
Series Development and Future Potential
Restoration demonstrates strong series progression, resolving central conflicts from the first book while establishing foundation for expanded universe exploration. The novel’s conclusion creates opportunities for additional stories without requiring them, offering both satisfaction for current readers and excitement for future developments.
The Williams organization’s assault with soul-destroying weapons provides edge-of-your-seat tension, while Margaret Carter’s discovery of hidden historical truths reframes everything readers thought they knew about the magical world’s foundation.
Available Now
“The Convergence: Restoration” joins the growing catalog of complex contemporary fantasy that refuses to choose between character development and cosmic stakes. At 110,000 words, it provides substantial reading satisfaction while maintaining the pacing that made the first book successful.
Perfect for readers seeking their next obsession in the space between urban fantasy and science fiction, where reality itself becomes both battlefield and prize.
About The Convergence Series: Beginning with Broken Magic, this series explores what happens when artificial divisions in magical practice create instabilities that threaten reality itself. Each book can be enjoyed independently while contributing to an expanding universe of interconnected stories about growth, cooperation, and the power of authentic relationships to heal cosmic-scale wounds.
Genre: Science Fantasy/Contemporary Fantasy
Target Audience: Adult readers (18-45)
Series Status: Book 2 of ongoing series
Publisher: Indie Pen Press
Available on Amazon and all major retailers in digital and print formats.