A Darker Secret [Paperback]

Tyler Stentiford (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: February 17, 2009

A locket, a letter, and a secret. Jordan Lanters has discovered a secret that could change the course of history. With a dying breath, she is given the key which opens the door to something that she thought never existed. But is the secret so many have protected worth dying for?

Editorial Reviews

Review

A Darker Secret is a mesmerizing story that captures your attention from the very beginning. A story full of adventure, vivid imagery, and characters that will remain with you long after the tale is over, A Darker Secret plunges you into new and mysterious worlds. Stentiford explores the meaning of life and finding the courage to solve the many mysteries that surround us all. --Mrs. Khonsary English Teacher

A Darker Secret is a nonstop, thrilling, and suspenseful adventure. Every event leads to an even greater mystery. It truly symbolizes a modern and mystical life; a family that is torn apart is closer than they ever were in the end. --Alex Ferko Blessed Trinity Spirit of Trinity Award Recipient

Jordan and Kenneth have been thrust into a world of mystery, where they find themselves at the center of the ultimate battle of good versus evil. In his first novel, Stentiford weaves a chilling and suspenseful tale that captures the imagination and keeps the reader riveted to the story. Readers will be asking for a sequel. --Rosemarie Williams Literature Teacher

Product Details

• Paperback: 122 pages
• Publisher: Atlantic Publishing Company (FL) (February 17, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1601383150
• ISBN-13: 978-1601383150
• Product Dimensions: 7.1 x 5 x 0.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 ounces
• Average Customer Review: 3.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #3,759,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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3.0 out of 5 stars An author to watch, December 22, 2009

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K. Wutz - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Darker Secret (Paperback)

This is a promising first work by 14-year-old author Tyler Stentiford. The protagonist, Jordan Lanters, undergoes a personal tragedy and is immediately thrust into a world full of mysterious symbols, magical creatures, and intense battles between angels and demons. Through it all, Jordan discovers that she is destined to protect the fantastical land of Lighte, with only the help of a friend and the trail of clues her mother left before she died.

The coming-of-age tradition is quite apparent in A Darker Secret, as one might expect of a teenage author. Stentiford has a keen sense of the requirements of a child hero, and dutifully provides his main character with the traditional characteristics of a tragic past and a crucial role in an all-important battle between good and evil. As Jordan proves herself through the novel's final confrontation, the reader is reminded of the heroic children C. S. Lewis and J. K. Rowling created. Stentiford also seems to be influenced by fellow young author Christopher Paolini and other writers of that ilk.

While I believe Stentiford shows great promise, I would be remiss if I didn't point out that his style needs honing. He is still a young author, and it's apparent that he's not entirely sure how to manage the passing of time in a narrative, how to keep exposition to a minimum, or how to engage a reader from the very first line. Still, with hard work and a few more years of experience, Stentiford could be one of the best up-and-coming fantasy writers out there.

4.0 out of 5 stars A great first attempt at a novel from a talented young author, December 8, 2009

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Cathy Brown - See all my reviews
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This review is from: A Darker Secret (Paperback)

In The Darkest Secret, Tyler Stentiford tackles subject matter well beyond his years. Mixing the spiritual undertones of The Chronicles of Narnia and the entertaining wizardry of the Harry Potter books, The Darkest Secret takes the reader to a place where the worlds of good and evil collide. This book seems to raise as many questions as it attempts to answer, making it a good choice for the entire family to read and discuss together. At only fourteen years of age, Stentiford has offered us a solid first novel and has securely marked his place in the literary world.