She makes friends where others make enemies. Can her odd talent for compassion prevent a massacre?

Young Lealle craves freedom and challenge. Raised to honor conventional goals and adopt a prim demeanor, the spirited teen fights to discern her own destiny. But when a horde of bullies trap her in a garden-flanked back alley, she flees—scared and furious—into an abandoned mansion.

Stumbling across an injured troll-witch there, Lealle can’t believe she feels sympathy for this most dangerous foe. And when the witch persuades the girl to a vow of secrecy, Lealle fears her silence threatens family, friends—everyone—with catastrophic violence.

Can Lealle convince the troll-witch to come out of hiding before her mistakes kill those Lealle loves?

A Talisman Arcane is the engrossing first book in the Prince’s Djinn YA fantasy series. If you enjoy thoughtful coming-of-age stories, tender father-daughter bonds, and forgotten magic emerging to wreak havoc, you’ll love this enthralling adventure.

Buy A Talisman Arcane to forge new friendship today!

A Talisman Arcane is available as an ebook. Amazon

A Talisman Arcane is available as a paperback. Amazon I Fishpond I Mysterious Galaxy
 

PRAISE FOR A TALISMAN ARCANE

“Great book about an unlikely friendship…” —Karen B

“…a richly detailed world populated by interesting people dealing with realistic problems in refreshingly original ways. …Fans of Patricia Wrede, Honor Raconteur, Jane Yolen and Megan Whalen Turner will enjoy this book.” —AA Lee

“…I really loved this book. I found it hard to put down…and when I did put it down I was often thinking about the characters and what was last going on…when I’d stopped. The characters were all well developed, with strong personalities and backgrounds.” —Dragonessa

“…great plot and great cast of characters. Lealle, the lead, is perfectly crafted…” —Mysterious Amazon Customer

“…so well written and contained so many interesting little ideas and gems of sentences. …Really worth your time if you like an engrossing coming of age tale mixed with magic and psychology.” —Chris

“…loved reading this heart warming book.” —Becky B

A Talisman Arcane as an ebook: Amazon

A Talisman Arcane as a paperback: Amazon I Fishpond I Mysterious Galaxy