Brian Bird is the author of Tart and Tart II The Vigilante. In the world of Tart, Brandon James Cloud is thrust into a dangerous conflict involving powerful Emmett Crystals, mysterious wizards, and a centuries-old battle between good and evil. The tale unfolds as Red Kronic, a dark warrior freed from his centuries-long imprisonment, seeks to claim the remaining Emmett Crystals, which hold unimaginable power. Standing in his way is Lynx, a powerful wizard, and Tart, the last hope to stop Red Kronic’s destructive ambitions. As Brandon struggles with personal loss and newfound alliances, he is drawn into a war that will test his strength, loyalty, and destiny. With the fate of the world at stake, Brandon must come to terms with his role as the next Tart, while battling the shadow of an ancient evil and confronting his own inner demons. Tart is a thrilling tale of magic, sacrifice, and survival, as heroes and villains clash in a battle for control of a force that could alter the course of history.