| Fantasy
once again comes to life in novel form. In the
first of a promising new series, “SeaReach:
Power of the Waves,” by Gregory Kreis and
Caroline Morrison, the epic begins with enchanting
events and enticing detail.
In
the magic filled world of Anoria, the Great
Crystal has been muted by the evil lord Korack.
That very night, four babies were born to
the dying queen as her King died in the battle
to save them all. The children were secreted
away to another dimension, Earth, each with
a piece of crystal and power over the four
elements of Air, Water, Earth and Fire. Upon
their twelfth birthday, the quadruplets must
return to Anoria, restore the Great Crystal
and defeat Korack once and for all.
Learning
who they are, and what they are meant to do,
as well as discovering their magical powers,
the children are thrust into a reality that
is all fantasy to them. Wizards, giants, demons,
elves, banshees, dragons, and so much more
await them on this journey. One child does
not make it to Anoria as the crystal he relates
to is silenced under Korack’s evil attack
in that portion of Anoria. He must wait for
his siblings, whom he has never met, to help
him begin his trip. Another child accidentally
returns to earth and cannot journey back to
help in the battles until her crystal recharges.
The remaining two siblings must do what they
can to restore the magic in Anoria.
In
the tradition of Tolkien and Rowlands, the
authors have embarked on a mystical fantasy
journey that is sure to enchant young readers.
The writing is superb and the plot well planned.
Characters are as realistic as could be, making
them relatable and likable. It is a fast paced,
adventurous tale that is full of mishaps,
danger, and good overcoming evil. Not all
is as evil as it would appear, leaving me
with a satisfied feeling of open-mindedness.
Well done!
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