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Fantasy once again comes
to life in novel form. In the first of a promising new series, “SeaReach:
Power of the Waves,” by Gregory Kreis and Caroline Morrison, the epic begins
with enchanting events and enticing detail.
In the magic filled
world of Anoria, the Great Crystal has been muted by the evil lord Korack.
That very night, four babies were born to the dying queen as her King died
in the battle to save them all. The children were secreted away to another
dimension, Earth, each with a piece of crystal and power over the four
elements of Air, Water, Earth and Fire. Upon their twelfth birthday, the
quadruplets must return to Anoria, restore the Great Crystal and defeat
Korack once and for all.
Learning who they are,
and what they are meant to do, as well as discovering their magical powers,
the children are thrust into a reality that is all fantasy to them. Wizards,
giants, demons, elves, banshees, dragons, and so much more await them on
this journey. One child does not make it to Anoria as the crystal he relates
to is silenced under Korack’s evil attack in that portion of Anoria. He must
wait for his siblings, whom he has never met, to help him begin his trip.
Another child accidentally returns to earth and cannot journey back to help
in the battles until her crystal recharges. The remaining two siblings must
do what they can to restore the magic in Anoria.
In the tradition of
Tolkien and Rowlands, the authors have embarked on a mystical fantasy
journey that is sure to enchant young readers. The writing is superb and the
plot well planned. Characters are as realistic as could be, making them
relatable and likable. It is a fast paced, adventurous tale that is full of
mishaps, danger, and good overcoming evil. Not all is as evil as it would
appear, leaving me with a satisfied feeling of open-mindedness. Well done!
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