Hi Everyone!
Today I'd like to present to you a new young person's novel by an exciting new writer. Grimoricon: Pathway to Terah is a middle grade, action fantasy adventure starring Ethan, a 12-year-old American kid who finds a strange book in an antique store - a book he simply can't put down. Reading this book takes Ethan to Terah, a world where he will discover he has an important role to play.
That's enough from me: let's take a look at the amazing cover - designed by ace cover designer, Mikey Brooks! (www.insidemikeysworld.com)
Isn't that an awesome cover? You can see that Ethan will not be alone on his adventure in Terah - he is joined and helped by the hunter Nera, her sister Trixxie, and Nera's striped bear Naveni. This fantastic cast makes for a truly enjoyable, and sometimes surprising, story!
Now let's hear a bit about the author, B.D. Suever:
B.D. Suever lives in a
world where magic and monsters exist around every corner. At least, that’s what
his mind tells him.
So, who is he really?
Well if you ask his kids, he's dad, if you ask his wife, he's the spider killer,
if you ask his mom, he's her favorite child (don’t tell his sister). As for
himself, he'd tell you he's a world class genius on the brink of making magic a
reality.
At a young age he was
always drawn to fantasy whether it be in books, games, or toys. They all
allowed him to expand his mind and imagine a world of his own. As he got older, B.D. Suever began to write and create the worlds in his head for others to
experience. Now he is ready to present those ideas to the world.
As a freelance writer, he has had featured articles showcased on cultureofgaming.com. He is an active
member of the Society of Children’s Book Writers and Illustrators (SCBWI).
When he's not writing,
you can usually find him spending time with his two wonderful kids, watching
the latest movie, or playing the latest video game (he must keep that
imagination fueled somehow).
Now let's read the back cover blurb of this exciting sounding book, and then we'll get to read a sneaky snippet!
Book Blurb:
A mysterious book leads to an adventure of a lifetime...
Twelve-year-old
Ethan knows it all, and if it doesn’t involve fantasy or video games, he isn’t
interested. On a trip to an antique store with his father, Ethan comes across
the mysterious book, Grimoricon. Unaware of the secrets this book holds, Ethan
soon finds himself in the unfamiliar world of Terah, a world that brings to
life all the wondrous and terrifying things from Ethan’s fantasy books.
Aided
by a teenage huntress named Nera and her bear companion, Ethan must travel
through this unfamiliar world of magic, danger, and intrigue all in an attempt
to find his way back home.
However, dark forces have learned of Ethan’s arrival and are
seeking to capture him before he can find the doorway between worlds. It will
take all of Ethan’s courage and the help of his friends to overcome this enemy
and open the doorway.
That all sounds pretty exciting to me! So let's continue and read a fascinating snippet from inside Ethan's story:
Chapter 1 Snippet:
He walked down the hall towards his dad’s office and saw the book
on top of the bookshelf. As Ethan walked closer to the shelf, a flash of light
filled the room, startling him. Just
lightning, calm down, he thought. He reached up and pulled down the book.
He hurried back to his room, turned on his reading lamp and opened the book. As
he moved back the cover he could hear what sounded like a cracking noise.
"Wow, this book is old. I wonder when it was written?" He turned to
the front page and didn't see an author name or publish date. Maybe in the back? he thought. Nothing
there either. "Oh well." He flipped back to the front and read:
The world of Terah
groaned in pain as the darkness rose. Creatures of the night were on the move.
Many were not as afraid to come out and attack the population as they were
before. As each day passed, the darkness became stronger. The glow of the moons
of Terah dimmed.
Ethan was glued to the book already. He couldn't wait to see what
this story was about and where his imagination would take him. He turned to the
third page and was breezing through the story. The light of the chosen shall awaken within and fight back against the
darkness. Ethan had a large smile on his face. He was eager to read about
all the interesting characters in the book and this new world called Terah.
As Ethan read further, he didn’t notice what time it was. He
glanced over at his alarm clock: 1:47 am. Wow,
I've been reading for a while, he thought. He peeked out his window and saw
the heavy rain coming down. Just a few
more minutes and I'll stop. As he continued to read, he imagined the world
of Terah. The smell of the world, the feel of the wind blowing in this
mysterious place. His imagination took him to this world of wonder and
excitement. As he continued to immerse himself in the book, Ethan felt as if he
were being drawn into this world. He didn't notice the flicker from his night
light as the storm outside drew closer. Then, a bright flash filled Ethan's
room.
CRACK!
I think you'll agree that Ethan's story sounds well worth a read. If you know a middle grade child who loves fantasy, action, and adventure, then this book would make a fantastic Christmas present. It is scheduled for publication in print and ebook form within the next couple of weeks, so keep an eye on the author's website and this blog for more news. Now take another peek at the cover, just to whet your appetite!
Contact author B D Suever via his website
and Facebook: B D Suever
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