Here's the most recent update of the progress for book 2. This is not the final word count since I'm going back to the beginning to edit. The editing process should take me a few more months. I can guesstimate that book 2 should be available sometime in January 2027. 

Also, I will have new book covers for the two-part series in October. Once everything is ready to go, I'll have the new cover and the new formatting with back matter in  book one available before book 2 goes live.

I look forward to sharing the new covers!