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Axzis, son of Thela the Swordsmistress and Vasmox the head of the institute of the Paranormal in New Sydney, knows about his Ezskiasian heritage, though he has never been Over There. His rich and varied life as a student and lute player is, however, interrupted when he catches sight of a strange, masked figure on the side walk opposite where he lives. From then on his life takes dramatic turns where he comes face to face with his roots.
Lucy, a middle-aged Zealandian academic receives a large sum of money from an unknown source, which prompts her to finally follow her dreams and explore sides of her nature which have remained on hold for most of her life. So, she goes north to the mystical and myth-laden area of the beautiful Hokianga Harbour and the home of the patupaiarehe, fairies of M¿ori mythology. Her historic new home is beautiful. The forest mysterious and compelling. Then, in a strange configuration of trees resembling a tunnel, she comes face to face with something not wholly unexpected...
About the author
Susannah MacDonald is an artist, illustrator, writer, poet, and art teacher. She lives in Takapuna, Auckland, with her husband and fellow artist, Alan. Susannah has a special interest in mythology and alternative theologies. She draws inspiration from the natural world, all creatures great and small, seismology, volcanology and the concept of plate tectonics, which formed the basis of her degree in visual arts, and which provided added inspiration her writing.
Susannah has an extensive background in both the visual arts and music and is a spiritual counsellor.
