Release Date: 05/08/11
SYNOPSIS:
A series of extraordinary events mark the beginning of summer: earth tremors ravage the Hyddenworld; Jack and Katherine have a child, Judith; and a mysterious gem is found near Brum. That same night, after decades of sleep, the Emperor of the Hyddenworld awakens . . .
Jack, born of the Hyddenworld, knows that he has a foot in each world but doesn’t wholly belong to either.Is he human, or hydden? Judith too is a child of two worlds, with her human mother and hydden father. She knows who she is supposed to be – the Shield Maiden, bearer of the gems and helper of humankind – but somehow this destiny seems too much to accept.
The discovered gem puts Brum firmly in the path of the Empire – Jack must travel back to the Hyddenworld. He knows that the four gems need to be reunited soon and that the Shield Maiden must be ready to wield them.
If Judith does not embark on her own great journey soon, or the gems can’t be found, then both the hydden world and the human will be threatened with extinction.
REVIEW:
I’ve loved William’s writing for a number of years and with last year’s original new release, Hyddenworld: Spring, I really couldn’t wait to see how the series would develop. As usual with this author his descriptive works extremely well but for me, it’s his characters that stand out as they’re not only vibrant but the sort of people I’d like to hang around with.
All in the tale wends its merry way as the Hydden World reveals its truths, its illusions and pitfalls as our lead characters seek to undergo their own personal quest to save both realms from utter disaster. Wonderfully written and a real joy to read. I’ve now just got to wait to see what happens in the third part and it’s going to feel like an eternity, perhaps I should get a draft from a certain Emperor. LOL
BOOK BLURB:
The adventure of a lifetime is just beginning . . .
It has lain lost and forgotten for fifteen hundred years in the ancient heartland of England – a scrap of glass and metal melded by fierce fire. It is the lost core of a flawless Sphere made by the greatest of the Anglo-Saxon CraeftLords in memory of the one he loved. Her name was Spring and contained in the very heart of this work is a spark from the Fires of Creation.
But while humans have lost their belief in such things, the Hydden – little people existing on the borders of our world – have not. Breaking the silence of centuries they send one of their own, a young boy, Jack, to live among humans in the hope that he may one day find what has been lost for so long. His journey leads him to Katherine, a girl he rescues from a tragic accident ¬– it’s a meeting that will change everything. It is only through their voyage into the dangerous Hyddenworld that they will realize their destiny, find love and complete the great quest that will save both their worlds from destruction.
Their journey begins with Spring . . .
REVIEW:
A real gem of a novel and whilst I have read his work before, this title came as not only a nice surprise but really shows how his style has changed not only with age but with the skills obtained through previous pieces.
Its colourful, its incredibly creative and this new series is one that will soon become a firm favourite of many fans of the genre. Add to the mix great descriptiveness and cracking character as well as world building and this title really is a real joy to read and will whet the appetite for future outings. I just can’t wait to see what William does and many readers will soon be recommending this to others. Get on the train before the hype hit’s as this currently unknown piece is just the type of book that deserves your hard earned cash. You won’t regret it.
Release Date: 05/08/11
