About
Ann Gimpel is a clinical psychologist, with a Jungian bent. Avocations include mountaineering, skiing, wilderness photography and, of course, writing. A lifelong aficionado of the unusual, she began writing speculative fiction a few years ago. Since then her short fiction has appeared in a number of webzines and anthologies. Her longer books run the gamut from urban fantasy to paranormal romance. She’s published 19 books to date, with several more contracted for 2014. A husband, grown children, grandchildren and three wolf hybrids round out her family.
The Seekers: The Stuff of Stars (Dystopian Sci-Fi - Book 2)
Description
<p>This second book in <em>The Seekers</em> dystopian series continues the story started in the critically-acclaimed <em>The Children of Darkness</em>, winner of the <strong>Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Summer 2015 - Best Book in the Category of SCIENCE FICTION</strong>, and winner of the <strong>Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence</strong>....</p><h1><strong><em>The Stuff of Stars</em> by David Litwack</strong></h1><p>Evolved Publishing presents the second book in the new dystopian series <em>The Seekers</em>. [DRM-Free]</p><h2><em style="font-size:13px;line-height:1.6em;">“But what are we without dreams?”</em></h2><p>Against all odds, Orah and Nathaniel have found the keep and revealed the truth about the darkness, initiating what they hoped would be a new age of enlightenment. But the people were more set in their ways than anticipated, and a faction of vicars whispered in their ears, urging a return to traditional ways.</p><p>Desperate to keep their movement alive, Orah and Nathaniel cross the ocean to seek the living descendants of the keepmasters’ kin. Those they find on the distant shore are both more and less advanced than expected.</p><p>The seekers become caught between the two sides, and face the challenge of bringing them together to make a better world. The prize: a chance to bring home miracles and a more promising future for their people. But if they fail this time, they risk not a stoning but losing themselves in the twilight of a never-ending dream.</p><p><strong>Be sure to start with the first book in this series, the multiple award-winning <em>The Children of Darkness</em>. 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
Clinging to their courage in a crumbling world, Aislinn and Fionn vow to save Earth, no matter what it takes.
Blurb:
In a post-apocalyptic world where most people have been slaughtered, the Celtic gods and a few humans with magic are all that stands between survival and Earth falling into alien hands. The combination of dark sorcery leveraged by the enemy is daunting. Destruction is all but certain if the small enclaves of humans who are left can’t get past their distrust of the Celts.
Captured by the enemy, Aislinn Lenear wonders if she’ll ever see her bond wolf or Fionn, a Celtic god, again. She’s had nothing but her wits to rely on for years. They haven’t failed her yet, but escape from her current predicament seems remote.
An enticing blend of urban fantasy and romance, this second volume of the Earth Reclaimed Series provides fertile ground for Aislinn and Fionn’s relationship to deepen. Headstrong and independent, the pair runs up against each other’s demands time and time again. Fireworks spark. In the end, they learn to savor every moment in a bittersweet world where each day may well be their last.
Reviews
"BLOWN AWAY! That pretty much says it right there. This book grabbed me at the first chapter (when I read it at the end of book 1) and still hasn't let go! I finished it early Wednesday morning around 2 am and now, late Thursday night as I write my review, I realize I have been thinking about and talking about this book pretty much to anyone who will listen."
"I love this authors imagination. So much happens in the world that she weaves on the page. Action,torment, passion and adventure. Such an amazing storyline and characters that rise from the page . From snarky wolves to opinionated dragons, lecherous aliens to beguiling Gods, yes this book has it all. As for the Gods, sigh, Fionn is one very sensual male and the passion almost sets the pages on fire. If you are a romantic then you will not be disappointed but this is by no means a soppy romance! No this story is fast and heartbreaking and impossible to walk away from. I so need more and when you read this book you will be clamouring for that too!"
