Sequel to "Siggi's Trolls", a young adult fantasy for all age groups
Eleven-year-old Tawnee Morgan and her toddler sidekick, Kira, are on a predestined adventure in the Underworld. Their task is to collect the missing treasures that will restore the Magical Pond's powers and save the Protected Territory from the Gorgon's rule. Guided by a kindly and wise unicorn, the threesome clash with evil mythical characters like the notorious Griffon. Throughout the journey, the ruthless Gorgon and her partner, the Gargoyle, add more stumbling blocks to the challenge. Unable to aid the brave trio with their quest, Tory, Margrét, and the Innocents wait, wondering who will become the next ruler of the Protected Territory...or if they will all perish.
Billie Brannock's "The Griffon's Lair" will take you on an emotional roller coaster ride into a fantasy world unlike any other. Step into this exciting journey, and experience the thrill of a lifetime. The unexpected ending will take your breath away.
Excerpt
"Haruum-bah-lah! Haruum-bah-lah!" chanted the trolls as their bowling pin bodies swayed back and forth. They formed a tight circle around a brightly glowing campfire that illuminated the limp figure of an unconscious young girl staked and bound upright between two gnarly trees. Behind the girl stood the Gargoyle as he fingered her unruly locks of blond hair. His slanted yellow eyes gleamed with excitement.
"Stop it, you fool!" commanded the Gorgon as she slapped at his hand.
The Gargoyle hisses as the haggard woman and drew back a claw in defense. His leathery wings sprouted up from behind like spring-loaded umbrellas...
If you took every major epic fantasy that has ever been written and twisted them all into one fantastic tale of magic, sword play, and just plain old fantasy fun, you might get the first half of this 235,000 word monster of a read. The last half is a
Ragged and weary from their previous ordeals, Braxton and his motley crew of elves, dwarves, and humans, set off into the Wilderkind Forest in search of the Sapphire of Souls. The problem is, the last time anyone saw the powerful gem was over a hundr
