Twelve clans assembling for war...Giants enveloping the land in ice
A missing rock...A mysterious crystal
A young woman still searching for her other half...
My life has certainly changed since I left home. I have almost drowned, flown on the back of a man-bat, and been paralyzed by an Orlog. And now, we have learned a ghastly secret linking these dark creatures with Nebril City. Only the Guardians can put an end to the spiritual corruption that threatens our home. But unfortunately, most of them have mysteriously disappeared, and those of us that are left, are hunted down for reasons unknown.
And now we must wait in the Beyjerones caves until our army amasses before making the journey to Mernwick’s prison to find my bei clu va. The Beyjerone soldiers, the Varsak giants, and the other warriors of the Twelve Clans will make a strong fighting force, but I fear they may not stand a chance against the massive military of Nebril City. I’m also worried about Ashel. He has been severely weakened by the effects of the black bei and is being tempted by the voice of a powerful foe. His feelings for me are becoming obvious as well, but I have a duty. There’s a man out there who holds the other half of my soul, a man to whom I am profoundly drawn, a man who must be by my side if we are to save the Riverlands.
But how can I choose someone I’ve never met over a lifelong friend?
Clan of the Ancient Minds is the second book of The Nebril Riverland Chronicles, an ongoing young-adult fantasy series. Book Three is coming in fall of 2024.
The Nebril Riverland Chronicles
As a child growing up in a sleepy rural town, Leslie Aldridge always enjoyed dreaming of faraway lands and exciting adventures. In her younger years, she satisfied her wanderlust by taking several road trips across North America. Now, fully settled into family life, she must live out her adventures through the characters in her stories.
When not reading, writing, or engaging in the bane of her existence, otherwise known as housework, Leslie can often be found tending to her vegetable garden. She also enjoys hiking, camping, fishing, and anything that gets her outdoors – even shovelling snow.
Leslie is the author of The Nebril Riverland Chronicles, a young adult fantasy series. She lives in Ontario, Canada with her husband and three daughters and is currently saving up to buy a hobby farm.
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