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Catherine Condie

Catherine Condie

About

Born in Cambridge,UK, Catherine began her career in PR and corporatecommunications, progressing as an editor of science journals, and ascommunications advisor for a European programme. She currently works ininternet marketing and is a school literacy governor. Catherine is alsoa singer/songwriter and guitarist, and plays in a rock band.

The First Book of the Gastar Series: "Act of Redemption"

The First Book of the Gastar Series: "Act of Redemption"

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The once-great city of Gastar stands in ruins following centuries of war by undead monsters driven by an evil temple.  Victory cost the people of the knowledge to defeat another enemy, Zermon, ruler of hell, who seeks to extend his realm by annihilation of the few people left.  With the help of a sympathetic ancient dragon, volunteer fighters from the past war, and the arrival of a teen assassin named Shevata who is known to Zermon, they combine efforts for the existence of the people of Gastar.

Story Behind The Book

An adventure written in the style of a children's classic, Whirl of the Wheel is an time-travelling tale with historical content and, of course, more than a touch of imagination to fire it along. Lead character Connie is based on my lovely friend Katie. I do hope you enjoy the story . . .

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<div class="comment"> <p>A review from a MobileRead reader . . </p> <p>&quot;Fantastic, a heart-warming and delightful tale, as difficult to put down as I used to find the Swallows and Amazons books by Arthur Ransome, and certainly one of the best children’s works I’ve read in years!</p> <p>As I said on the forum, I thought you developed your characters very quickly, and managing to make me care about them, especially Connie, your plot was intriguing and full of surprises, it rolled along at just the right pace, and built to a really fantastic ending.</p> <p>I hope you will make this a series, and put them in the public domain, before you become the star for one of the big publishing houses and make lots and lots of money for yourself!</p> <p>As I’m sure you realise, I very much enjoyed reading your book, and I am definitely a Fan, can’t wait to read the next one, whether it’s free or bought.&quot;<br /><br /><strong>Review by: </strong> <a href="https://www.smashwords.com/profile/view/shaynep">Shayne Parkinson</a> on Jan. 11, 2010 : <img src="https://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" alt="star" /><img src="https://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" alt="star" /><img src="https://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" alt="star" /><img src="https://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" alt="star" /><img src="https://www.smashwords.com/static/img/star.png" alt="star" /><br /> This is a lovely blend of magic and realistic historical fiction. The period details feel convincing without ever being overdone, and the children are credible, with the sorts of fears and priorities that feel right for their age and situation.<br /><br /> I was reminded a little of the &quot;Green Knowe&quot; books, with the shifting in time element and with the wonderful old house that's a character in its own right. This book has the charm of those classics, while having modern details (such as the World Wide Web) that perhaps make it more accessible to readers who find the classics distancing.</p> </div>