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The Woods

Overview

Award-winning science fiction and fantasy author Stephen Leigh offers us a dark contemporary fantasy novel where the wild and romanticized dreamscape of youth intersects the gray, adult world beyond. Rob Mullins and Mark Dyson are fast friends, growing up in a neighborhood surrounded by a forest. The boys have spent their childhood among the green pathways of the woods playing as pirates, knights, and adventurers. They believe nothing can ever alter the bond between them. But adolescence wields a compulsive snare, and fantasy can no longer hold back reality. Rob's parents are preparing to move, threatening to tear Rob away from everything he has known, while Mark's father has become increasingly abusive and harsh. Rob's familiar world and his friendship with Mark are both unraveling. When Mark appears to call into existence Sheila, a young girl of the same age, her fey and magical presence shatters the last remnants of Mark and Rob's childhood. THE WOODS is a strong and riveting exploration of young adulthood that reminds us that every wish and desire bears its price.
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Author Information

Stephen Leigh

Stephen Leigh, a.k.a. S.L. Farrell, lives in Cincinnati. Steve has published twenty-one novels and several dozen short stories. His most recent book is Heir of Stone (by S. L. Farrell) from DAW Books, the final book of the Cloudmages series, which Booklist called, "Good enough to cast in gold." His work has been nominated for several awards. Steve is married to his best friend Denise. His other interests include music, aikido, and fine art. He was once half of a juggling act. He currently teaches Creative Writing at Northern Kentucky University, and is a frequent speaker to writers groups. At http://www.farrellworlds.com, you'll find his blog and several articles on the subject of writing.

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Product Details

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    ePublishing Works!

  • Publish Date

    March 31, 2011 

  • eBook ISBN

    9781614170600

  • Imprint

    ePublishing Works!

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    260.44 KB

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