Daughter of Light
Have you ever seen inside the human heart?
I have.
I have seen the darkness that hides within, felt the feelings of hatred and lust, heard whispers that still haunt my mind. With one touch I see what no one else sees: the very soul of man.
I am a mirror. I reflect the darkness within. I rip away the lies and deceit wrapped around the heart until all that is left is darkness and light. I expose the truth. And am hated and feared for it.
Why would the Word give me such terrifying power? Why must I see the darkness in others?
I never wanted this. I tried to rip the mark from my hand. I tried to hide it. I even ran away. It worked for a time. But a power like this cannot stay hidden forever.
And so I have been banished from my village. I run from those who wish to kill me. And hide from others who hope to twist my power.
Only a few stand beside me. But even they cannot follow me down the long dark road that lies before me. Only one can. The One who gave me my power.
Someday I will pay the price for my gift. For men do not want light, they want darkness. But until that day comes, the Word will stand with me and by his power I will shine.
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As the Shadonae rise in the west and war threatens the north, a young woman discovers she is not human . . .
Rowen Mar finds a strange mark on her hand, and she is banished from her village as a witch. She covers the mark with a leather glove and seeks sanctuary in the White City. She lives in fear that if she touches another person, the power inside her will trigger again, a terrifying power that allows her to see the darkness inside the human heart . . .
But the mark is a summons, and those called cannot hide forever. For the salvation of her people lies within her hand.
Powerful, intriguing & captivating. Can’t wait to read more!
Sounds like a really cool story.
Oh yes, this is awesome!
Very nicely written summary! Intriguing plot-line. Moreover, you have good sentence structure. I love the spacing and the use of simple sentences interspersed with longer sentences. I look forward to reading the actual novel. It’s about time there was more Christian fantasy like this.
Wow. What an intriguing premise! I look forward to reading it. It sounds amazing.
When is the next book due to be out?
Hi Meg! Welcome
I already have book 2 written and am now working on the rewrites and edits. Right now it looks like it will be coming out early next year.
Awesome, I can’t wait
I love reading your blog by the way (it tends to smack me in the face just when I need it lol).
Haha, thanks Meg. I hope the “smacking” doesn’t hurt too much
Most of what I write is what I’m thinking about or going through.
I am intrigued as well. I will check to see if your book is available via Kindle.
Hi Peter
Welcome!
Just finished the book! Love it, love it, love it! The moment when Rowen meet the Word . . . beautiful. I’ve already reread that part several times
I can’t wait for the next one, btw what a cliff hanger!!
Hi Jean,
I’m so glad you enjoyed Daughter of Light. Than you for stopping by and letting me know, those kinds of notes really encourage me!
The next book, Son of Truth, is set to release April 1st, 2013, so not too long of a wait
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I Just finished Daughter of Light.. and I am hanging on the edge screaming “what about Nierne”!!!
and a host of other questions. It’s great! Son of Truth is just what I wanted to hear. Loved watching Rowen face her fear!
Thanks Connie
. Not too long of a wait! But then there is book 3…