Stormtail and the Strength Below: Book 4 (Painted Path Series)

Stormtail and the Strength Below is a magical coming-of-age tale where myth meets emotion and courage runs deep beneath the surface.

Fifteen-year-old Tristan feels invisible in a world that praises the loud and fearless. Bullied at school and burdened by silence, he thinks strength is something he’ll never find. But when a thunderstorm tears through the valley, a powerful Clydesdale named Stormtail appears—drawn from legend into Tristan’s life. Their bond awakens something ancient and sets him on a journey unlike anything he’s ever known.

Led by Stormtail along the Painted Path, Tristan enters mystical realms where trees whisper, shadows echo, and the ground itself speaks in riddles. Each step takes him deeper—into trials of spirit, reflections of fear, and lessons hidden in stone and storm. With each challenge, Tristan must decide what kind of strength he believes in—and whether he’s willing to rise from the roots of his own pain.

This fourth book in the Painted Path Series blends heartfelt fantasy with powerful themes of resilience, self-discovery, and the quiet kind of courage that changes everything. Perfect for readers ages 10–14 who believe in magic, horses, and the strength that grows within.