Chaise Alle

Cal, a scout in the Avion Guard, struggles to meet the expectations of his father, who happens to be his commanding officer. Assigned to protect the wise and respected emerging cicadas of The Great Southern Brood, they encounter a crisis of great magnitude that sends father and son on an unexpected journey. Along the way their eyes are opened by new friends to unsettling knowledge that prompts them to risk their lives in an effort to save an entire species.

Chaise grew up in the historic city of Charleston, S.C. He graduated from Clemson University, with a degree in Finance and now resides in Raleigh, N.C. He enjoys frequenting locally sourced restaurants, kickball and softball leagues with friends, traveling, and regularly going to games to cheer on his Tigers. His first book, The Great Awakening is a collaboration with his mother, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author Tanya Anne Crosby, who served as illustrator for the book.