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Joanne Ellis is a prolific Australian writer who won the Night Reading / Publishing 'First Chapter of the Month' in May-June 2010 with her first chapter of 'Spoilt'.

Other novels written by Joanne include: 'Fire Starter', 'Womaniser', 'The Rookie', 'Charlottesville', 'Control' and 'The Mystic Garden'.

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New from the author of the multiple award-winning fantasy saga, The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky, winner of the Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2014 - Best Book in the Category of FANTASY....<h1>The Children of Darkness by David Litwack</h1>Evolved Publishing presents the first book in the new dystopian series The Seekers. [DRM-Free]<h2>[Dystopian, Science Fiction, Post-Apocalyptic, Religion]</h2>“But what are we without dreams?”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.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.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.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.”Be sure to read the second book in this series, The Stuff of Stars, due to release November 30, 2015. And don't miss David's award-winning speculative saga, The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky

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I'm an Australian writer who has completed romance seven novels. I began writing for many reasons, I have always been an avid reader, I wanted to challenge myself and I love escaping from reality and creating love stories. Now I can't seem to stop. I love writing and have so many ideas, so much editing to do and so little time.

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Comment by Steve Jensen, author of ‘The Poison of a Smile’: The author makes us feel for her characters, as only good writers can. The contrast between the very human relations between the decent, ordinary characters and the insidious, hateful and hate-filled 'voice' of the killer makes for a rollercoaster ride of emotions. This is a great, credible and thrilling read - the type of fiction which often makes for a superbly exciting movie; it already makes for a superb novel. Excellent storytelling. Comment by Sarah Gott, author of ‘Hummingbird Lodge’: All I need is some wine and some chocolate and this in a proper paperback. As for the first signs of romance, wow! Exactly how I imagine that these wonderful things happen. The pace is brilliant as are your characters - all fine work. Comment by Raven Dane, author of ‘The Unwise Woman of Fuggis Mire’: Oooh, I do love a good, gripping thriller, and this is one! Even without the short, sharp ad shocking prologue, I would have been drawn into this story. The opening chapter is excellent, the characters as engaging as one of my favorite top crime TV series which compelled me to read on. I loved the way Lucas is portrayed, a world weary and experienced cop yet one still burning with compassion for his victims. Comment by Alison Pensey, author of ‘The Amulet’: I love your voice, you slam us right into the fray from the first sentence and force your reader to keep reading. Your writing is amazing. Comment from Mark Mayfield, author of ‘The Prophet of Doom’: A chilling start, a diabolical killer, and a very well-written story. Your dialogue, the tension, and all the questions surrounding these murders, make this a page-turner. Yet you take the time to build Chelsea's character. Her everyday life is such a contrast to the killings at the heart of this story. Comment by Tony Freeman, author of ‘Life Bringer’: Wonderful dialogue. The story is fast paced and the draws the reader in making it hard to tear yourself away. A wonderful crime story. Comment by Catherine Batty, author of ‘Judas Kiss’: I picked this up this morning intending to only read a few chapters....I've finished it in a few hours! I got sucked in which is what we all want isn't it? I really enjoyed it, I thought the characters were great, well developed and believeable and the narrative flowed well. Comment by Shiloh Min, author of ‘Second Life’: It's a fantastic story. I love the characters. They are really well defined and you grow to like them independently. I'll still buy it when it's published even though I’ve already read it. Comment by Jillian Brookes-Ward, author of ‘Saving Nathaniel’:I have a trick with reading. I like to watch the movie in my head as I go along. Visualisation is important. This story hits the spot full on. I loved it. I just wanted to reach in there and give poor old Lucas a great big hug.

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