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Home Lost- book one of an eight part series

Book Description
Publication Date: April 9, 2011
"Clarion of Destiny" is the eight volume fantasy tale of Leena, a heroine selected by destiny to combat the greatest challenge her world has ever known. In an epic journey that leads through foreign lands and mysterious realms where demons, monsters, and magic rule, this inexperienced young girl is forced to overcome a protected childhood to face challenges that would crush far more experienced adventurers. With each step she takes, with each passing day, she draws closer to a malevolent force so formidable that it has defeated the mightiest armies and the strongest magic in her world, an evil that could prove too powerful for her developing knowledge and skills to overcome. In Volume 1, "Home Lost", Leena, a sixteen year old half trained hedge witch, is mysteriously selected to receive the Garlan branch, a magical item that has twice saved her world in the far distant past. From the first moment of contact with this talisman, her life is changed. After a solitary journey through a silent and deadly winter forest to seek this honor, she returns to her village. Nervous with the excitement and anticipation, she rushes home only to find the secure and treasured town of her youth deserted and in ruins. Confused and alone Leena has little choice but to set out on a search for her missing friends and family, and to try to discover the reason that the Garlan branch has selected her as its tool.

Book one revolves around the story of Leena. The author tells a nice, pleasing fantasy tale. I will read books 2-8 before writing a complete review, but this story was good enough to make me WANT to read books 2-8 in the series.

Wayward Son by Tom Pollack***Spoilers in review****

This review is from: Wayward Son (Kindle Edition)
****spoilers in this review*****Wayward Son This is an amazing book. This book has something for everyone, action, adventure, archaeology, erupting volcanos and good vs evil. The ultimate good vs. evil. This is a well written book. I could not put it down! It pretty much held my interest from beginning to end. It is an historical fiction account of the life of Cain (yes Cain who slew his brother Abel)Cain's death was never recorded because, guess what, he didn't die. Remember God's judgement on Cain? A journey thoughout history through the eyes of the first born man. A man with a mark who cannot die, or be killed. I found Cain's story to be fascinating. The parts of the book which involved the current day archeaologist, Amanda James, and her museum cronies were annoying. I couldn't see how they fit into the big scheme of things until the very end of the story when the connection between past and present becomes apparent. The identity of the "Wayward Son" is revealed early on in the story and is enhanced when a certain individual states, "Cain, though you may be the oldest, you are by no means my only wayward son." Guess who says this line? My favorite quote from the book--"Such rage is fertile soil in which the devil cultivates all sorts of evil in your life." Think about it. Another quote, when Cain asks he who cursed him about his curse, the response "My child, what you saw as a curse, I meant as a blessing. Have you considered that I marked you not only for protection but also to give you the time you needed to journey home to me?" This is truly one of the best books I've read in recent memory. There was enough doubt in the end about a choice made by certain characters to leave open the possibility of a sequel. I will wait and watch for this book. I give this book 5/5 stars