BYWAYS: Behind the Header

We’re taking a look behind the header on Byways cover illustrations. The series title often hides pretty scenes or special secrets. This week, it’s Zane’s turn. On Book #6, we get a dramatic first look at one of the many creatures who call the Wilds their home. Since Zane’s half-wild himself, he gets along well with everything from firebirds to fairy kestrels.

White stone littered the landscape. Round boulders came in every size, and smooth spikes jutted out of the grass like the ribs of a...