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It' s 1966, and George Parker, a reclusive teenager with a bright mind and a vivid imagination, is facing a boring summer in Eden, South Carolina, an oak-shrouded riverside town with magic seeping from the cracks and fissures of its peaceful antebellum faç ade. George has resigned himself to battling boredom with his faithful dog, Buster, a box of comic books, his bike, Lightning, and a fishing rod, but plans change when Gerard Free moves into the decaying old mansion next door. A handsome, flamboyant outsider with bad habits and mysterious secrets, Mr. Free, who claims he can talk to the moon, is on a mission to recover the soul of his dead lover. As summer unfolds, George defies his parents to assist Mr. Free in his quest, embarking on an adventure that includes a crazy flying ghost; the enchanting music of the big bands; odd neighbors who are far more than the eye reveals; and a beautiful girl, who is forbidden in George' s world.
About the Author
Writing fantasy is as fun as reading it. It's a heady business crafting worlds and filling them with complicated characters. But there's a serious side, too. The supernatural evokes what's primal. Destiny, the afterlife, and faith are all matters that fall outside the sphere of science yet are core to the human experience. My goal is to create compelling stories that leave readers with something to ponder.I've written two fantasy trilogies, QUEEN OF THE ORCS and THE SHADOWED PATH. Women figure prominently in both because throughout history they have been at a disadvantage, possessing few rights and considered inferior to men. A heroine has more to overcome than a hero, and that makes her struggle more interesting. Neither do I write about privileged women. As one of my characters states, "princesses incline toward vanity and indolence." My heroines triumph the hard way, through their intelligence and courage.Go to morganhowell.com to learn more about my books and me.
