Title: The Portal Dilemma
Series: The Evaran Chronicles II
Book #: 4
Publisher: Quantum Edge Publishing
Published: May 28, 2026
Narrator: Michael Wolfe
Other Format: eBook
THE PORTAL DILEMMA
Book 4 of The Evaran Chronicles II
Being ancient and bored is usually not a good combination.
Isaac Barret and Dr. Kate Minter, traveling companions of Evaran and M, encounter Mazarik, a powerful ancient being seeking challenges. Unfortunately for them, they are whisked away to an apocalyptic Earth overrun by creatures that spread a highly contagious viral infection that causes mutations.One problem is that Evaran and the others don’t know where Isaac and Kate went. Another issue is that Mazarik has a powerful advanced empire behind him that is spread across multiple realities. And he has his gaze set on Evaran’s Earth and removing its champions.
Evaran, M, and Dylan enlist the aid of Inspector Dalton Kingston and Evot to dig deep across realities to not only deal with Mazarik but also to locate Isaac and Kate. Their fate and Earth’s hang in the balance.
Audio Sample
The sample I chose is from the first chapter.
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Series Note
This book has a life-changing event for Isaac and Kate. Their relationship grows, and they learn to master their new universal conduit abilities. They both become a bit tougher due to the circumstances they’re thrust into. This is a continuation of their exploring their new state and utilizing it in a difficult scenario.
There are some ties to The Inspector Dalton Files, as Inspector Dalton Kingston, Earth Ward, and Evot join Evaran, M, and Dylan in searching for Isaac and Kate while dealing with Mazarik. This is a strong tie-in to The Inspector Dalton Files, but I also wanted to reinforce the powerful relationships Evaran and the gang have with Dalton and Evot. The Rift Guardians also make another appearance, and this is the first time Dalton and Evot meet them.
I wanted to explore the concept of stable and unstable rift mechanics. While most rifts across the series are stable, some aren’t, as shown in this book. While they’re rare, they do exist, but they do require a specific setup. I enjoyed writing about the apocalyptic Earth that Isaac and Kate went to. It also helped establish the new group on Earth that will appear here and there in future books.
NARRATOR
Michael Wolfe
Michael is a New York based actor, voice artist, director, and producer. He grew up in Chicago prior to studying at the University of Arizona in Tucson, and obtaining his Masters in Acting and Directing from the University of Missouri-Kansas City.
Michael has performed throughout the country at companies including The Shakespeare Theatre of New Jersey, Kansas City Repertory Theatre, Martha's Vineyard Playhouse, Florida Studio Theatre, the Unicorn Theatre, and Texas Shakespeare Festival. On television he has appeared on shows including The Good Wife, Saturday Night Live, Rescue Me, Guiding Light, and All My Children. On film he has appeared in Pee Wee's Big Holiday and The Understudy.
Michael is also one of the founding members and the current Artistic Director of The Hyperion Theatre Company. Under Michael's leadership, the company has produced seven seasons of original commedia dell'arte which has toured from New York City to Chicago and Kansas City. The company has worked twice with Teatro Franco Parenti in Milan to bring Shakespeare productions from the United States to Italy. In addition, every production has partnered with charitable organizations to give back to the community. The Hyperion Theatre Company has worked to raise money for The Pulmonary Fibrosis Foundation, The Jake Pastel Cancer Fund, The Breast Cancer Fund, Hope House, The U.S.O., Autism Speaks, and Emergency.
As a voice artist, Michael has produced over 50 audio book titles, available at Audible.com. Michael has worked with writers including JA Sanchez, Chris Adkins, Stacy Lynn Carroll, Shelley K Wall, Jamie Sheffield, and many others.
Michael lives in Astoria with his two dogs, Baxter and Joplin.