BOOK BLURB:Chronicles of Ancient Darkness carries you back to a world steeped in natural magic and elemental terror. In WOLF BROTHER evil stalks the Forest as the six mages use terrifying powers to seize control of the clans and rule them. Only Torak, a 12 year old orphan boy and his beautiful wolf cub companion can stop them. SPIRIT WALKER is Torak's second adventure. His beloved Wolf is lost and a strange creeping sickness threatens the Raven Clan. In search of a cure, Torak travels from the familiar Forest to the Seal Clan's islands, places full of menace and danger. SOUL EATER marks the half way point of this six book series. Wolf is snatched by the Soul-Eaters and Torak hatches a perilous plan to rescue him. One that will bring him face to face with the most feared mages in his world. He takes another step on his quest to destroy the Soul-Eaters but his adventures are far from over.
REVIEW:
To be honest I wasn’t sure what to expect when I started this novel and its one that has more than pleasantly surprised as the story not only captivated but was heartwarming as well as frighteningly good in all respects. The characters came alive in their ancient world and with something for everyone as well as a voyage of discovery then you really know that is a story harking back to the earliest traditions of tales round the fireside. If you want a YA tale in the tradition of Jean M Auel then this is definitely the series that going to step up and present that magical moment.
Finally add to the mix that this is a compendium then not only is it competitively priced but presents three books of the series for the Young Reader to not only enjoy but creates a series that they can definitely get behind and may well persuade a few to become anthropologists.
BOOK BLURB:The dreadful secret that Torak carries with him at the close of SOUL EATER is revealed and he is cast out from the clans. It's his fourteenth summer. He's alone, cut off even from Wolf and Renn. Hunted and on the run he takes refuge in unknown territory - the haunted reedbeds of Lake Axehead, where he is menaced by the Hidden People. Other threats lurk nearby and his battle with the Soul-Eaters is far from over . . . As he fights for his life, Torak uncovers a deception too awful to contemplate, one that shakes him to the core and shatters his world.
REVIEW:
After the events in the previous excursions we know that the principle protagonist is faced with a bigger destiny than he previously thought, backed up by friends and bearing the mark of the Spirit –Walkers it’s a tale that will not only keep you hooked into the world but one that will keep you guessing as to the final outcome. A great fourth offering by Michelle.
BOOK BLURB:When he was outcast, Torak was the hunted one. The following spring, he becomes the hunter when he swears to avenge the killing of one of his closest friends. To fulfil his oath he must brave the hidden valleys of the Deep Forest, where the clans have reverted to the savagery of an earlier time. Here, Torak finally learns why he is the Sprit Walker and discovers the true cost of revenge.
REVIEW:
The darkest offering from Michelle to date and one that will have fans crying as the events unfold. Well written, gripping as ever and a series that manages to keep fresh no matter how many instalments into the story the reader is guided learning more about the hidden context as well as background surrounding the principle protagonist. Definitely a series for the young adult although its fast becoming a phenomena amongst a lot of adults as they pick up on the ancient magic woven within.
BOOK BLURB:As winter approaches and Souls' Night draws near, the Eagle Owl Mage holds the clans in the grip of terror. To fulfill his destiny, Torak must seek his lair in the Mountain of Ghosts. He must defy demons and tokoroths, and find his way through the Gorge of the Hidden People. Wolf must overcome terrible grief. Renn must make an agonizing decision. And in the final battle against the Soul-Eater, Torak must face the most heart-rending choice of all.
REVIEW:
The final novel arrives and one that I’m sad to see the final chapter turn. Its definitely been an epic journey and one that whilst becoming darker in the last couple of instalments has lead the protagonist and his friends on a journey not only of self discovery but also of adventure alongside peril. A great offering and one that will make this a series to recommend to many readers which I feel will become a bit of a classic. Great stuff and definitely a series that will remain with me for a long time as this has made Michelle into one of my favourite authors.
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