Each volume carries the phrase, “Book 1 of A Lex Anders Saga,” which sounds like “Alexander’s Saga” when spoken aloud. That small device is also why the covers say, “A Lex Anders Saga” instead of “The Lex Anders Saga.” Lex AndersThe earliest version of Lex came from me being a nerd, which may not be the most dignified origin story, but it is at least honest. Lex, Mara, and Jorin began with different influences because each brings a separate emotional and narrative force to the series. In return, they gave me revisions, complications, stronger ideas, and a series that became richer than the original outline.