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Travel to Amsterdam. Inadvertently attract a dark spirit who attaches herself to you. What could possibly go wrong?

Shocking twists and turns when worlds collide… Haunting. Disturbing. Unsettling. The face of the Dutch girl glared back at her with dark eyes and a mouth twisted in a cruel grimace. From the hall came a sinister laugh. Fear twisted in Lydia’s gut. After a family trip to Amsterdam, 14-year-old Lydia finds herself closer to the past than she could have imagined.

During her stay, a bizarre series of events that seem to defy all logic is set in motion. Either something really weird is going on, or she is going crazy. Both ideas scare her. When Lydia’s life is threatened, she is forced to solve a centuries’ old mystery to uncover the truth about Annika, the angry ghost of a little Dutch girl, her story, and how their past and present connect them.

Whether Annika is really a ghost or Lydia is in a time warp really doesn’t matter. Lydia finds herself closer to the past than she has ever been. But what can Lydia possibly do to help someone who died over 400 years ago? Will Annika kill Lydia if she can’t solve the mystery of the timeless tulips and dark diamonds? Will Lydia succeed in saving herself from the hands of a… ghost?

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Review Time!

HOLIDAY SALE PRICE (now through Jan. 1) $15.99

Extracted review from author DK Sanz:

5 Star Review

“People are going to love this reimagining of the classic tale. In her unique way, author Ellis Nelson recaptures the magic. Her remarkable talent and vivid imagination bring it to life again with a new pair of adventurers and a new series of obstacles.”

“Down the Treacle Well is well-written, flows nicely, and is easy to read. It is also brilliantly clever—fun, funny, warmhearted, and wonderfully descriptive. As a fan of Victorian-era literature, I loved the nostalgic vibe. I think it would make a great film, too—animated or live! Wonderful job by the author.”

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Book Description:

While visiting a museum in England, Ben and Kyle experience the extraordinary. Gazing at the Alfred Jewel, an ancient Anglo-Saxon artifact, they watch as it spins, contorts, and evaporates from its case, taking them with it.

Whisked back to Victorian England, the brothers are shocked to find themselves sprawled on the floor before Mr. Charles Dodgson, also known as Lewis Carroll, the author of Alice in Wonderland.

They soon learn that the famous author’s muse, Alice, is missing. Alice has used the Alfred Jewel to enter Wonderland and, by so doing, has upset the time continuum. The only way for the boys to return home is to locate Alice and return her safely.

But Wonderland is a strange and dangerous place…

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New Holiday Book:

THE OAK KING by Beth Buchanan

My review-

A wonderful Yule story that should become a family tradition:

This is the second offering in the series of The Wheel of the Year. As the wheel turns a battle must be fought to bring in the new season. Traditionally during Yule (Winter Solstice), the Oak King clashes with the Holly King.

In this powerful rendering, magic is afoot. This story draws character names from Welsh and Arthurian myths and legend. Gwythur experiences the rising of his potential and his call to action. It is restless and primal, but still doubt hangs in the air. Counseled by his wizened companion, Myrddin, Gwythur assesses the difficult living conditions of the people and his own readiness to fight. The writing is vivid and evocative. The struggle for life and the desire to turn the wheel underlies the very fabric of time itself. If Gwythur does not rise to the challenge or eventually fails, how can the people survive in the cold, darkness of perpetual winter frozen in time? The stakes could not be higher. Gwythur must confront Gywn. Still, the kings are evenly matched in this epic cyclical battle for survival. This metaphorical tale of seasonal change introduces young and old to the enduring earth-based religions’ legend of the Yule season. Each page of text contains a colorful illustration of the story helping to set the tone of the tale and keep children engaged. A wonderful read in front of the fire on those dark winter nights when we need reminders that spring and light will return.    

To find the book: http://www.ninefirespress.com or buy on Amazon.

Photo credit: Cory Maylett, 2005

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ARCs Available-

If you have been a follower of this blog for a while and are interested in becoming an advance reviewer for the release of my new middle grade novel, DOWN THE TREACLE WELL, please send me a message via himalayaspencerellis(at)yahoo.com. Put ARC in the subject line. I have a limited number of e-copies available for reviewers.

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Counting Down the Last Day

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Last day to join my Thunderclap!

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Oct. 2, 2015: Thanks to everyone who helped make my Thunderclap campaign a success. With your generosity our combined social outreach was over 200,000! I could never have done that on my own. Thanks again!

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