Overview

The world of Ada Ev flourishes under the stewardship of the Beloran, but every now and then, for many generations of mankind, they withdraw for a period of dormancy. The care of the land and its people falls to the work of the Gifted, those who exhibit traits of the Beloran. When the stewards of Ad Ev are absent for extended periods, many doubt their teachings and follow dangerous, deadly paths. It is easiest simply to ignore old tales of the Beloran and try to live an uncomplicated life of quiet simplicity. Paq is one of the Gifted, a Wanderer. He lives during a time of Beloran absence. He begins his first journey as a Wanderer by traveling north in response to a call that leads him into the world of the Beloran, the formidable abilities of other gifted mortals, and a brewing war between two powerful regions driven by the most powerful force ever to oppose the stewards of Ada Ev. He wants to enjoy the exciting world opening up to him all on his own, but the persistent company of an annoying Seer spoils the early days of his experience. Reluctantly, he must lead them all, at seventeen years of age.

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""The pacing of the story flows like a river through the mountains, drawing the reader on to the next bend. Paq and his companions strive against hardship and danger, and grow as they press on into the challenges that have been placed before them. The author gives us glimpses of the history of Paq's world, Ada Ev, and foreshadows future challenges. Michael also digs into character traits and the gifting of the characters, which invites the reader to self-examination. In this, Michael has written a story that pushes the boundaries of the genre. Paq, Wanderer of Ada Ev will delight and challenge the reader. This is a story to enjoy, and to pass on to your children and grandchildren!"" """"This novel acutally swept me away, taking me into its enchanting world filled with mystery and heart. I love the depth underlying the fictional tale as well as how deeply relatable it was. Though set in a fantasy world, the journey of self-discovery mirrors the challenges we face in real life. If you enjoy heartfelt fantasy stories with a touch of adventure and introspection, this book is worth exploring."" ""I found the ""Wanderer"" as a helpful and central character particularly well done. I look forward to the second book and seeing the continued development of this world and the abilities of these characters!""

Author Information

Michael C. Beard was born in England and had the great fortune of living in Europe for several years as one of three children of a U.S. Air Force family. He has vivid memories of beautiful mountains, rivers and old castles. He believes those experiences are partially responsible for his love of history, languages and fantasy worlds. Michael has two graduate degrees in ancient languages and linguistics. He taught in the fields of interpretive and semantic sciences, and he also worked on the corporate side of the writing world and technology. Michael lives in Delaware with his wife, Wanda.

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