HYLA Unto the 7th generation - available now in paperback
HYLA: A Single Tale Told in 3 Volumes
HYLA is not a series.
It is a single epic fantasy tale of endurance, adaptation, devotion, reconciliation, and romance that spans 7 generations and is told in 3 paperback volumes.
In the aftermath of the Terrible Wars between the men of HYLA and the Spellcasters who had come to enslave them, the Theft (a manifestation of a vengeful spell cast by the enemy invaders) grows in strength and destructive power with each generation.
The men of HYLA return from the wars, sick and broken, to the ruins of their lives.
With tremendous courage and strength they rebuild their world in fourteen years, stubbornly refusing to abandon their traditions.
HYLA: The Unfair Pairings
Under the Spellcaster’s curse, more daughters than sons have survived. At the first Fair Pairing since the Terrible Wars ended, thirty daughters of marriageable age are paired by the Wheel as planned, but thirteen draw blank tiles and return home alone.
A group of “unwanteds” forms to make a plan for the future.
Together they make their way to a place that offers them natural protection and early warnings — the Cliffs. The daughters build their dwellings and put all their energies into offspring of a different kind.
Here they become skilled weavers, artists, musicians, marvelous carvers of wood, and gifted Healers and Observers.
Volume One
is the story of three successive Leaders at the Cliffs: Mother, Skyla, and Kylara. Each has a different philosophy of leadership.
Mother’s accidental discovery of the Fortress, a vast network of caves within the Cliffs, makes possible the growth and expansion of the community, the establishment of the healing Shelters she envisions, and Welcome House, the center for learning, healing, and the arts.
The Theft continues, disrupting (or ending) the life of new mothers.
Volume Two
The ranks of the Cliffdwellers grow as daughters turn away from marriage, out of fear or rejection.
Glynn, the ambitious Assistant obsessed with becoming Leader, skirmishes with Kylara at the Cliffs, and the Spellcaster continues to persecute Healers at sea and ashore.
We follow the trials, resourcefulness and resilience of two Hill Country families: The Slens (Adloria and Gregor Slen and their three daughters: Gregoria, Hannah, and Leda) and the Manyons (Maeoria, Doctor Xavier Manyon, and their son Healer and young daughter Auria.)
Volume Three
The Tale comes to . . . an ending.
What difference will the changes at Welcome House make in the day-to-day lives of HYLAns?
What secrets are a Matter of Record at the Hall of Records in the City?
What will happen when the Spellcaster confronts a second Master Healer?
What's in the roofless room at Wythe House?
Might one or more 'chance encounter' love stories weave their way into your heart?
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Embark on an Enchanted Journey Immerse yourself in the inviting realm of HYLA, where subtle currents of magic grace the pages. From the noble art of healing to spells that slow time's passage, journey into an epic fantasy woven with intricate threads of wonder. Let the story and characters whisk you away from reality and into an adventure that's waiting just for you.
Escape to a Greener Reality
Amidst the chaos of the modern world, find solace within another realm where both conflict and compassion coexist. Explore a land that is enriched by its imperfections, and where love and learning shape the journey. Unplug, unwind, and let your imagination roam free.
Ready to escape into the world of HYLA? Order your paperback volumes on Amazon today and embark on a journey that will touch your heart and ignite your imagination.
A Tale Designed with You in Mind
This isn't just a story; it's a gift tailored to your desire for imaginative storytelling. Lose yourself in this single tale of 7 generations.
As one reviewer put it:
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"Feel the weight of the world lifted with every page turned."