I’m so excited to share the Forsaken Island cover reveal – the second book in the Dancing Realms Series – and let you know about the story.
Forsaken Island
On an uncharted world, happiness is effortless and constant … but can true joy exist without sacrifice?
The people of Meriel have long believed their island world floats alone in the vast ocean universe, so they are astonished when another island drifts into view. With resources becoming scarce, Carya and Brantley quickly volunteer to search the new land for supplies.
After navigating a barrier of menacing trees, the pair encounter a culture of perpetually happy people who readily share their talents and their possessions. But all is not what it seems. At the core of the island is a horror that threatens everyone, including Brantley and Carya.
Freeing the villagers of the bondage they’ve chosen may cost Carya and Brantley more than they could have imagined. Even if the two succeed, they’ll have to find a way to return to Meriel quickly … or be cut off from their home forever.
There you have it! This is a story of exploration, adventure, a bit of romance, sinister secrets, and grace breaking through. Authors are often asked to come up with a list of stories that are similar to the new book, and I really struggled to find other titles to help describe Forsaken Island. There is a bit of the feel of Sea Wolf by Jack London with a man and woman being stranded together on an island. There is a hint of the mind control of Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L’Engle. The wonder of exploration and danger has a flavor of The Lost World by Conan Doyle. And there is a tiny similarity to Pilgrim’s Progress (though in a much more contemporary high-fantasy style) where a journey takes the characters through unique places – each with their own “bent” and potential hazards. But those are just a few slight influences. And the story is also very different from any of those. Maybe after you read it, you can let me know what it reminds you of. 🙂
Beloved characters from Hidden Current return – particularly Carya, Brantley, and Navar. And there are fascinating new people to meet. You’ll probably enjoy this book more if you’ve read Hidden Current, but it isn’t necessary.
Because of the pandemic, Amazon had the “pre-order link” up, then removed it, then put it back up. I understand there are more vital things to provide in these times. If you don’t happen to be able to pre-order, don’t fear. Even if the Forsaken Island pre-order link is down, you can still order Hidden Current – great escapist and inspiring reading for trying times. 🙂
And yes, this is another hard-cover, limited-edition book. Hooray!
Stay tuned for more info! Blessings!
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