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On the harsh militant world of Sindorus, where even colours are considered sinful, three people living very separate lives are about to have those lives change forever. As deceptions are torn away, and ancient secrets brought to light, they each must struggle to find the missing pieces to the puzzle... answers that will unlock their true destiny.

Idrith, bitter and trapped in a life he never chose, is the first to discover his own fear-filled mystery. Obsessed with finding the truth behind the lies he turns to the one person he has always tried to avoid - the mysterious pilgrim, Harmion.

Aztar's military promotion comes with an unexpected burden. A serious problem threatens the security of the entire Northerner regime and it seems that their only hope may lie in the hands of someone he was raised to think of as his enemy and inferior. Each day they struggle together to find a solution, but at night Aztar struggles alone as the secret he's kept hidden since childhood returns to torment him.

In a world where most women have no control over their lives Daen was allowed to grow up unrestricted and far better educated than normal. Now her father's health is failing and the running of their family estate lies in her hands... and with it the security of everyone she loves. Knowing that desperate situations call for courageous action, Daen is about to take a step that will change all their lives forever.

"About the Author":

Michelle Frost has written everything from reviews on mustard and shampoo to horoscopes and an astrology advice column for a small South African newspaper. She won second prize in the Klein Karoo Arts festival, 2001, for a short story later published in the book - "e-rupsie/e-ruption" - ISBN 1-919890-98-x

Michelle has had other short stories and poems published in various publications and countries, but this is her first book as author.

Michelle Frost is an exciting new novelist who creates a world reminiscent of LeGuin's Earthsea in many ways. A fluid and skilled writer, Frost expertly draws us into the inter-weaving of the lives of seven very diverse characters. She leads them and us through solving an ancient puzzle that would change their lives and their world.

"Follow the colours of your soul."

I look forward to further adventures with the inhabitants of Sindorus and being delighted by Ms. Frost's unique and exhilarating story-telling.

Michelle Frost has created a fascinating new society - one in which the use of color is taboo. Look around you where ever you are at this moment and appreciate how colorful your world is. Can you imagine living in a society where you could not wear a color stronger than gray or beige? Where you could not hang a color picture on your walls? Although the colors of nature still abound it is considered sinful to admire even the colors of the sunset! Michelle expertly weaves together the very separate lives of her 4 main characters in their search for meaning in their own lives and their struggles to express the colors of their passions and their souls. And in so doing creates a tapestry of light and color that will inspire and intrigue you.

This is a very satisfying read - though much too short IMO :) The loose ends are tied up and the questions are answered .... except one - when is this author coming out with the next installment? While Michelle is an experienced writer in other formats this is her first published novel .... I can not wait to read her next one!

I picked up the book gingerly, wanting to like it, but afraid I wouldn't. I know and love the author's other written works. Would this one meet the challenge? Without a doubt, yes!

From the start, I was drawn into the strange mystery of a world that, while it was so foreign to my concept of living, was also uncomfortably familiar... a world about hope in dark places and how one person at a time can make a huge difference. I wanted to know why the characters felt and behaved as they did. I wanted to dig deeper into the book to find the thread that pulled them together. This book kept me turning pages, eager for more.

What I loved about the book is how the author wove a thread through so many lives, connecting them in unexpected ways. I sincerely hope Michelle Frost writes again if this is what she's capable of!

I give the author 5 stars! I know her! I have't read the book yet ~ have just ordered it. But if it is anything like the sample of her fiction writing i read a while back...it is going to be just Yummy! The short story of hers that i read was mysterious and evocative. I could see the setting and the characters as i read the story. I was left wanting to hear more! I can hardly wait to get this book!

Updated: I finished the book! I LOVE THIS BOOK! The story, the characters are so rich and engrossing. The story, the people, they just draw you in and you want to know, how they are, how their stories unfold. I stayed up till 4 a.m. to finish this book. I just had to know what happened next, what happened to these wonderful characters.

I'm not a literary person so i can't write about character or story development in literary terms. I can just tell you that i thoroughly enjoyed this book and was drawn into the story. I wasn't on my couch in the living room ~ i was inside the book with these amazing people.

I want another one! I want more of the story. This is wonderful!