Berkutchis and the Stolen Shadows

Rat Gromov, who grew up in an orphanage, has learned to rely only on himself. The guy's life changes abruptly when his Aunt Lisa comes to pick him up. Moving to her old house in the town of Gruvsk, Rat... learns that their family keeps ancient secrets; they are the Berkutchis, bird-warriors, protectors of people, and guardians of the boundaries between worlds.
When unexplained events begin to occur in the town and children fall into a lethargic sleep one by one, the guy realizes that to uncover the truth, he must confront dark forces and accept his fate. Together with Emma and Miron, Rat plunges into the mysteries of the city, ancient legends, and his own past. Will he be able to restore his connection with his kin and protect those he holds dear?