The Chronicles of the Virago: Book 1 The Novus [Paperback]

Michael K. Bialys (Author)

Book Description

Series: The Chronicles of the Virago | Publication Date: November 13, 2006

Makenna Grace Gold is just your average twelve-year-old girl, who just happens to have been recruited by three faeries to protect the future of the world. Makenna must now battle the forces of Evil who seek to destroy her baby twin brother and sister. The twins are a gift from above who will eventually lead our world into its next evolutionary age of hope and enlightenment. Evil will stop at nothing to destroy the babies. Makenna, along with three faeries and a wisecracking earthworm named Fluffy, are the only things that stand between the Earth’s future or its utter destruction. Can Makenna, who admittedly is not even that good in gym class, follow in the footsteps of her predecessors, King Arthur and David of the Hebrews? Can a twelve-year-old girl who’s never had a fight in her life succeed as the Defender of Defenders, the Protector of Protectors, “The Virago”?

Product Details

• Paperback: 115 pages
• Publisher: PublishAmerica (November 13, 2006)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1424133653
• ISBN-13: 978-1424133659
• Product Dimensions: 5.5 x 8.5 x 0.3 inches
• Shipping Weight: 4.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (6 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,446,766 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Michael Bialys is from Toronto, Canada, where he began his career as a self-taught pianist, composer and lyricist. His song "Going for Gold" was performed at the 1988 Canadian Olympic Winter Games in Calgary, Alberta. In addition, Mr. Bialys' song "I Want it All" was performed in 1988 by the Canadian Opera Company backed by the Toronto Symphony Orchestra.

While pursuing a music career in Los Angeles, Mr. Bialys studied law at Western State Law School. He passed the bar in 2004 and is a current member of the California State Bar; Mr. Bialys specializes in criminal defense.

While attending law school, Mr. Bialys met and married his wife. It is his wife and three children who inspired him to write his first novel entitled "The Chronicles of the Virago: Book One The Novus," currently in release.

Although his first book was intended only as a gift for his eldest daughter, the enormous feedback Mr. Bialys received convinced him to continue the saga. The final two books in the series have been completed and await publication. Michael Bialys currently lives with his wife and three children, plus one rabbit and a cat, in Santa Clarita, California.

Customer Reviews

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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Contemporary Fantasy at its finest., April 20, 2007

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Terry South "Quality Book Reviews" (Maryville, TN USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chronicles of the Virago: Book 1 The Novus (Paperback)

The Chronicles of the Virago
By Michael K. Bialys

The stories main character is Makenna, who is your typical 12 year old girl. The setting is
Pasadena, California.

It all begins when Makenna is approached one evening by three fairies who tell her she is to protect her twin siblings from evil forces. The fairies arm her with an Armasword which is a powerful mystical weapon. Upon their visit they also tell her that she is the chosen one, the protector which they call the Virago. Her twin brother and sister are born with a gift of goodness and Makenna must protect them from evil, this is her quest and so the journey begins.

In this fantasy an earthworm reveals the evil force by name and that name is Sir Seaton. It is he who will be on his own quest to locate and destroy the twins preventing them from defeating pure evil in the future. Will Makenna discover Sir Seaton among the many disguises? Will she fail or prevail?

This is contemporary fantasy at its finest. A rich captivating story between good and evil with a picturesque ending where good prevails. It is both enchanting and a stimulating read for young readers, and offers vivid accounts and memorable characters. The story will excite your children and spark their imaginations, all while teaching family values. Your daughters will be cheering for Makenna, and your sons will be captivated and thrilled with the story filled within the pages.

This is a must for children, and highly recommended. It was a delightful pleasure reviewing this title and look forward to the next in the series.

10 of 10 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars J.R.R. Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and now Michael Bialys!, April 11, 2007

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Rahne M~ (USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Chronicles of the Virago: Book 1 The Novus (Paperback)

I'm a fan of literature in general, but there is and ever shall be a special place in my heart for good fantasy fiction. Unfortunately, in a market muddled with stale repetition and unoriginality...good fantasy can be as rare as the proverbial Unicorn and just as difficult to find. But just when you might find yourself giving up hope, you stumble across a gemstone..and it comes in the form of "Chronicles of the Virago."

'Chronicles' follows the saga of Makenna Grace Gold...the Defender of Defenders, the Protector of Protectors, "The Virago." A typical twelve year old girl, Makenna finds herself thrust into a world of danger filled with Monsters, Villains, Faeries, and my favourite...talking worms! Alone, she must protect the future of civilisation using only her wits, courage and a magic skateboard.

To anyone searching for a uniquely rich and believable fantasy world, it can be found here between the pages of Michael Bialys's modern classic. 'Virago' is not a work that can easily be compared to any other in either it's style or components. It stands on it's own - Original, Imaginative, and a great deal of fun for children of all ages. While on the surface it may appear to be a stylish action adventure with a twelve year old protagonist, it is at it's heart a story about the power of one family's love...and that is the true strength and message of this book.

I highly recommend "The Chronicles of the Virago," and I eagerly await a sequel.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars The Chronicles of the Virago: Book 1 The Novus, January 10, 2007

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Sharon McFern (Jacksonville, Florida) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Chronicles of the Virago: Book 1 The Novus (Paperback)

This book was a wonderful experience and adventure. It made me feel as though I were there trying to help the young Virago in her quest to save her family from the dark unknown. I can only wait to see where the next book will take us all and how this precious girl and family will be able to win the battle that has begun.
I think there will be many books to this story and can't wait to read each and every one of them.