‘Quest of the Shadow-Forge’ is a fascinating sci-fi adventure novel that explores our understanding of the universe and the theories that surround it, as presented from the perspective of a twelve year old boy. It is a delightful fantasy about realizing our purpose for being and imagine our destiny is intertwined with all life in the universe. For main character, Andrew, it is a destiny that transports him to another galaxy to save two planets from destruction. It is an awesome journey through the cosmos and beyond the dimensional limits of our existence. It is a story that captures the mind and challenges the soul to reevaluate how we view ourselves and our universe. Journey within the magic of the universal being as seen through the eyes of a child.