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Kelly Komm

Kelly Komm

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Kelly Komm was born in Halifax, Nova Scotia but grew up in Edmonton, Alberta. At age nine she met a local author and was smitten with the career. She has been writing ever since. She holds a diploma in Creative Writing and earned it along with a certificate of merit applauding her creative endeavours. In September2008, her debut novel Sacrifice, won Premier Book Awards Best Fantasy Novel of the Year for 2008.

The Seekers: The Children of Darkness (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 1)

The Seekers: The Children of Darkness (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 1)

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<p>New from the author of the multiple award-winning fantasy saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em>, winner of the <strong>Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2014 - Best Book in the Category of FANTASY</strong>....</p><h1><strong><em>The Children of Darkness</em> by David Litwack</strong></h1><p>Evolved Publishing presents the first book in the new dystopian series <em>The Seekers</em>. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><strong>[Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Religion]</strong></h2><p><em>“But what are we without dreams?”</em></p><p>A thousand years ago the Darkness came—a terrible time of violence, fear, and social collapse when technology ran rampant. But the vicars of the Temple of Light brought peace, ushering in an era of blessed simplicity. For ten centuries they have kept the madness at bay with “temple magic,” and by eliminating forever the rush of progress that nearly caused the destruction of everything.</p><p>Childhood friends, Orah and Nathaniel, have always lived in the tiny village of Little Pond, longing for more from life but unwilling to challenge the rigid status quo. When their friend Thomas returns from the Temple after his “teaching”—the secret coming-of-age ritual that binds young men and women eternally to the Light—they barely recognize the broken and brooding young man the boy has become. Then when Orah is summoned as well, Nathaniel follows in a foolhardy attempt to save her.</p><p>In the prisons of Temple City, they discover a terrible secret that launches the three on a journey to find the forbidden keep, placing their lives in jeopardy, for a truth from the past awaits that threatens the foundation of the Temple. If they reveal that truth, they might once again release the potential of their people.</p><p>Yet they would also incur the Temple’s wrath as it is written: “If there comes among you a prophet saying, ‘Let us return to the darkness,’ you shall stone him, because he has sought to thrust you away from the Light.”</p><p><strong>Be sure to read the second book in this series, <em>The Stuff of Stars</em>, due to release November 30, 2015. And don't miss David's award-winning speculative saga, <em>The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky</em></strong></p>

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<p><strong>Mystical and rich with vivid description, 5 stars</strong></p> <p>After her parents are slaughtered by the evil Garshu, young Nell is raised by Garick, a wise elf who shelters her and protects her from danger by passing her off as an elf child. Until the day Nell discovers the truth. She is Human, a race that is thought to be nearly extinct. </p> <p>Accompanied by Garick and a band of fascinating characters, Nell sets off on a perilous journey to rid the world of the bloodthirsty Garshulan soldiers, to destroy once and for all the Garshula and their nests, and to find justice for her parents’ death. </p> <p>Kelly Komm’s writing is lyrical, moving and engaging. Mystical and rich with vivid description, <strong><em>Sacrifice</em></strong> is a mix of fantasy and adventure that will keep you turning the pages until the very last one. It is one of those rare finds, and although it is marketed as young adult fiction, even adult readers will enjoy this entertaining novel. I certainly did. </p> <p>~ Cheryl Kaye Tardif is a freelance journalist, book reviewer and editor. She is also the author of three bestselling novels set in Canada, including the “compelling “ and “beautiful” <em>Whale Song</em>, the high-octane thriller <a href="http://www.cherylktardif.com/the-river"></a><em>The River</em> and the sizzling psychic suspense <em>Divine Intervention</em>. </p> <p>You can visit her website at <a href="http://www.cherylktardif.com/"><font color="#800080">www.cherylktardif.com</font></a></p> <p>======================================================================</p> <p><strong>Read It!, 5 stars</strong></p> <p>The novel &quot;Sacrifice&quot; by Kelly Komm is compelling.  You forget you're <span class="quoted1">reading a book, as Cantro is a believable land, alive with characters that </span><span class="quoted1">are also easy to believe as being real.  At times humorous, the narrative</span><br /><span class="quoted1">contains some surprises &amp; unexpected plot twists all set within the </span><span class="quoted1">collective harsh reality of staying alive.  I can't wait for her next </span>book.</p> <p>-Harris Christian, freelance book and concert reviewer</p>