The Seekers: The Children of Darkness (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 1)
Description
<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>
Story Behind The Book
Note from the author: This book series was a work of self inspiration. I took many aspects of my life and inserted them into the characters making them come to life. I have lived through much of the abuse Amelia endures (none as harsh as Amelia's whipping) and added my memories and feelings to her character. With this said I was able to place myself in Amelia's shoes and described exactly how she felt when she believed a man was attempting to hurt her, and the apprehension that ran through her body when she felt his kind touch.
Reviews
<span style="font-family:'times new roman', 'new york', times, serif;font-size:16px;line-height:normal;">I just finished "For The Sake of Amelia Tormented" and if my 8 fingers were thumbs then I would give you,<span style="text-decoration:underline;">10 thumbs up!!!</span><br />I absolutely love this story line and I literally can't wait to read the next two books in this series. <br />You are now added to my <span style="text-decoration:underline;">"Favorite Author List"!</span> When can I get part 2 and 3 of the series?<br /> Excellent read! Well done Valerie :)</span>
