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The Enemy is Coming. Their defences breached, Melodie and Joseph have never been more vulnerable. Will their barriers hold around Heartworth until help from Purgatory arrives.

"Lucas walked toward her with his bare arms raised and the burning iron in his hands. He stepped behind her prostate body and stared eagerly at the exposed white surface of her skin. His eyes averted for a split second to accept Regan's encouraging nod. With an almighty thrust he pressed the burning iron hard into her flesh directly to her shoulder. The effigy seared with burning force. As smoke rose to the sounds of her bubbling flesh, the image was lost in the intensity of her screams. When finally the boy released her, the only thing remaining were the sounds of her sobs and the bright glowing replica of a perfect set of wings."

THE DRAGONS OF THE YEW MAZE

Ten years have passed since Simon and Jeanie have visited Leverforth. In that time Governor Tyrone has murdered King Fallon and slaughtered his entire Dragon protectorate - or has he? Thanks to the bravery and cunning of Prince Xavier and the loyal fox Ramos six un-hatched eggs still remain. Can the Dragon riders fill the skies again and save Xavier's people, ridding them of Tyrone once and for all? THE DRAGONS OF THE YEW MAZE will capture the hearts of young and old - entrancing the adventurous, ensnaring the senses leaving you dreaming of how to fly.

SNOWDROPS MELT AT DAWN

In the followup to ROSES AT DUSK, this latest fantasy thriller takes a look at the mortal and immortal life of another of the Demonic Empires' fold. Lucas Bevan started out life as an angry teenager - fighting family, authority and anyone who dared question his path. But there were those observing from the wings who could see the potential in this. Those wanting to encourage his frustrated side and put it to good use. Not for the faint hearted SNOWDROPS MELT AT DAWN will lead you on Lucas's heartbreaking journey to a place he could have never imagined.

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Maree Ward-Russell is a writer, a Registered Nurse and Mother to five teenagers. She has been writing Short stories and Novels since she was a teen herself.

The first of her work available is the Castle Trilogy...
THE TRANSIENT, THE SOUL KEEPER and THE DARKEST ANGEL.

Dripping with atmosphere, adventure and epic romance, THE TRANSIENT is the first in this series. It is a tale of centuries old mysteries, ethical dilemmas and heart breaking decisions that Melodie Gibson and her friends must face when she and her father move to Heartworth Castle in upstate New York.

ROSES AT DUSK is also completed. A psychological thriller with a supernatural twist, this novel has risen from the ashes of THE CASTLE series and involves one of its more evil protagonists. Marcus, a demonic angel sets about establishing himself amongst mortals with devastating consequences for one young accountant - Hannah Malcolm. The target audience maybe slightly more adult but the tale just as enthralling.

Incomplete, but steadily growing is a novel that will capture the hearts of younger teens. Think C.S. Lewis, think Paolini and Tolkien and you have The DRAGONS OF THE YEW MAZE. A delightful story of two cousins who find themselves in another world fighting for the survival of a race of elfish people and their dragon protectors. This story, with battles and excitement will particularly entice young teens with a need for adventure.