LAST OF THE GIFTED SERIES!
Historical Fantasy at its best from
Award-winning
Young Adult Author, Marie Powell
Spirit Sight (Book 1) - Winner of the Moonbeam Young Adult Fiction - Bronze
Medal
Water Sight (Book 2) - Released November 2020
Published by Wood Dragon Books, the books are available
worldwide, in digital and print across all platforms!
“Amazingly written, emotionally driven, and fantasy-fueled …a must-read
for fans of the historical fiction/fantasy genres … 10 out of 10.” Anthony Avina
Wales,
1283: A world at warCatrin
can see the future in a drop of water.
Her
brother Hyw can take the shape of any bird or animal.
Only
their magic can thwart the invading English forces
determined to bring down the
country.
The
Prince of Wales needs three magical relics to rally the straggling Welsh
forces. Catrin’s gift of Second Sight may be the only hope for success - if she
can outwit the English lord who wants to use her gift to capture the prince.
Her
brother Hyw is on the run with the prince and the dwindling Welsh army. To
escape the betrayal dogging their heels, Hyw takes refuge in his evolving gift—until shifting shapes puts his humanity in
jeopardy.
With
Hyw trapped in his magic and her betrothed imprisoned, Catrin faces an
impossible choice: save her brother, or save the man she loves.
Winner of the Moonbeam Bronze
Medal for Best YA Fiction
Two siblings pledge their magic
to protect their people from the invading English, with the help of the last
true Prince of Wales -- after his murder.
Warrior-in-training Hyw can
control the minds of animals. His sister Catrin can see the future in a drop of
water.
Hyw wants to use his gift to win
a place in the Prince of Wales' bodyguard. Then ambush and murder stretch the
gift in unexpected ways as the slain prince's spirit melds with Hyw to help
guide him in fighting back against the invading English army.
Catrin visions hold only disaster
and death. She must convince the young nobleman she’s pledged to marry to help
prevent the genocide she foresees.
Can the gifts be trusted? Or will
their world shatter around them?
This award-winning medieval fantasy combines magic, mythology,
and historical legends with the realities of 13th Century Wales.
"Weaving history with romance and
fantasy—elegant yet immediately accessible. Highly Recommended." - Top
Shelf Magazine
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Praise for Spirit Sight:
"…Powell does a great job mixing elements of fantasy,
mythology, and historical conflict... Overall, a meticulously researched young
adult medieval fantasy with compelling characters and high-stakes action.
Recommended.” - J. Lynn Else, Historical
Novel Review, Issue 95 (February 2021)
“…Well
researched and beautifully written, Powell keeps us riveted with this, her
debut historical fantasy. History and magic are intertwined effortlessly to
cast a spell over the reader...” - Wendy Hawkin, Ottawa Review
of Books
Booklinks:
Spirit Sight: https://books2read.com/u/3n8A95
Water Sight: https://books2read.com/u/4A701d
ABOUT MARIE:
Marie Powell’s adventures in castle-hopping across North
Wales resulted in her award-winning historical fantasy series, Last of
the Gifted. Spirit Sight (Book 1) and Water Sight
(Book 2). Marie is the author of more than 40 children’s books, along with
award-winning short stories and poetry. She holds a Master of Fine Arts (MFA)
in Creative Writing from UBC, among other degrees. Marie is an
experienced speaker/panelist, and presents her specialty "Castles of
Wales" talk to audiences ranging from Regina’s St. David's Day banquet to
middle-grade classrooms throughout the region. Find her at mariepowell.ca.This project is made possible through Creative
Saskatchewan's Book Publishing Production Grant and Market and Export
Development Grant Program.
To request
additional review copies or an interview with Marie, please contact: Mickey
Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity: mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com /
403.464.6925.
