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The Darkling Wind
Ben always thought his grandfather's bedtime stories about darklings were fairy tales, but now the sinister creatures have invaded his hometown. It all begins with an eerie windstorm, followed by a series of dark portents and omens. A menacing stranger cloaked in black warns Ben of the evils that will follow the wicked wind, but Ben and his best friend Sara know better than to trust the creepy stranger. What Ben doesn't realize is that he's the last in a long line of magical warriors known as Lightbringers, and it's his destiny to stop the darklings... or die trying.
The only person who knew the truth about Ben was his grandfather, but with the arrival of the darklings he seems to have vanished off the face of the earth. Before Ben knows it, half the people in town have gone missing and the rest are trying to kill him. He receives a mysterious package that contains his grandfather's old journal and a crystal pendant. Ben suspects this may be a clue to defeating the darklings. Unfortunately, the journal is encrypted and Ben is running out of time. With Sara's help, Ben must unlock the journal's secrets and find a way to banish the darklings before they destroy the entire town and kill everyone he loves.
But does Ben have the strength to face his greatest fears? If he succeeds, he'll have to sacrifice everything just to survive. If he fails, Ben will not only lose everything he loves, he may also become the thing he fears the most.
What reviewers have to say:
5 Stars: I adored reading this book. The characters aren't wafer thin, they have depth and history. The Darkling Wind was a wonderful read, with wonderfully written scenes which pulled you in and made you believe it was truly happening... A great love vs evil story... I'd recommend this book to anyone, young or old. It's a feel good story you won't be able to put down. -Smashwords Review
4 Stars: This is a very well-written, good-versus-evil story that will capture a young reader's imagination. The main character has to deal with both emotional and physical challenges that I expect will make the reader pause and wonder how they would react in those circumstances. I look forward to hearing my daughter's comments after she's finished the story. -Smashwords Review
5 Stars: Highly Enjoyable Read!I HIGHLY recommend this read! I very rarely go online to write reviews... It's certainly a very different story type, nothing typical... it is much more interesting than the Synopsis makes it sound. Please do give it a chance. -Nook Review
5 Stars: ...A first rate writer... that rare ability to combine original and intriguing characters, locations and plot into a work of pure perfection.- Goodreads Review
