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The Calling: Book One of The Black Pearl of Sacrifice

by S.J. Pow; Cover Design or Artwork by Sean Pow

459 pages; quality trade paperback (softcover); catalogue #07-2059; ISBN 1-4251-4783-6; US$27.89, C$27.89, EUR19.05, £14.40

One thousand years have passed since elves freed mankind from slavery - and one hundred since that kindness was betrayed…

About the Book

Behind their elders’ weave of protection, Samara and her Angelican twin, Elias, have lived a peaceful life, despite a mysterious illness curiously linked to her horrible dreams. But on the night of their anointing, the village is raided – their people killed or enslaved – leaving the twins lost and alone…

Hundreds of miles away, an elven swordsman named Thorn finds that the great city of Kodeah suffered the same fate – and that the ancient evil long captive within the city’s underground tombs has been set free…

John Stratman, is a human farmer plagued by the darkest of visitations. Driven by terror and lack of sleep, he rides in desperation to speak with his father, seeking an end to the curse.

As the Angelican twins search for their family; the Elven swordsman endeavors to warn his king; and the farmer struggles to dispel the horrifying darkness that taunts him.

Now old betrayals must be forgiven, and new alliances forged, for a destiny far beyond them has been placed in their hands, all tied to the fate of one precious child who can save -- or damn -- them all…

"Angels and elves, dragons and dreams -- if you love a big, bold tapestry of a tale, this one's for you!"

-- Julie Meyers, award-winning author of Face To Face

About the Author

S.J.Pow has written poetry since she was sixteen - but had never dreamt of writing tales of fiction. However, once she began, with God’s help it all seemed to fall into place. In school she was sent to the office on more than one occasion for reading novels under her desk in class, and she never lost that passion for reading.

Pow lives in Sydney, Australia, with her wonderful husband Sean, and their mischievous, smokey-gray cat – Whisper. Who is spoilt rotten and is possibly more demanding than a child.

When she is not working at the hospital, where she is employed full-time, Pow enjoys reading stories almost as much as writing them. In the future she hopes that her love of writing will allow her to discover new worlds and characters on a full-time basis.

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