In the United Isles, a group of bodies that in outline resemble our North American continent, “Rithmatists” can construct drawings out of chalk that have offensive and defensive properties. Their science — and religion — is Rithmatics.
Circles and lines can form protective barriers, while other lines and “chalklings,” two-dimensional figures, can go on the offensive.
A Rithmatist’s chalklings can only affect another Rithmatist’s creations but on the island of Nebrask, Rithmatists hold wild chalklings at bay. These creatures can attack and kill human beings.
As the story opens, a young Rithmatist has disappeared and is feared to be dead. The girl was a student at Armedius Academy on the isle of New Britannia. Rithmatic lines of unknown meaning are found at the scene.
The evidence points to wild chalkling attacks, but how could they have breached Rithmatic defenses on Nebrask?
Joel, a young student who is fascinated by Rithmatics, finds himself embroiled in the mystery: who is behind the growing number of disappearances and what do the chalk markings mean?
The Rithmatist offers an intriguing story in a well-realized “alternate” world. Check it out in physical format through Jackson County libraries, or listen to it as an audio file from Overdrive/Library2Go.
Cross-posted to the Facebook page of Jackson County Library Services
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