Lingering in the Woods [Kindle Edition]

Cynthia Ravinski (Author), Alexis Jenny (Editor), Loran Skinkis (Illustrator)

Book Description

In the untamed wilds of ancient Finland, Chrigle is a young new shaman with a demanding chieftain. He is charged to provide safety over his tribe’s hunters and has much to prove. With only his Spirit Guide to consult, Chrigle must protect the hunters from the ravages of the forest and lead his chieftain and tribe across unfamiliar land, which brims with unknown dangers.

His burden grows as a witch with her own motives plies him with a curse and an aggrieved demon seeks his demise. Using spiritual powers, Chrigle must find a way to protect his people, save a tortured soul, and survive the onslaught of a demonic attack, but the price of righteousness may be too high.

In this EmotoSingle fantasy of Finnish lore, what begins as a journey for Chrigle to win his place among the tribe quickly turns into a test of will and sacrifice.

Can a shaman of Finnish tradition save the soul of a demon’s spawn in order to protect his tribe and save himself from exile?

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Cynthia Ravinski writes, among other things. From her coastal northern setting, she crafts stories in impossible worlds and dreams up crafty characters to occupy them. She's been an athlete, a co-pilot, and a world traveler. She's basked in the light of great poets, and has been educated to high degrees at UMaine Farmington and Seton Hill University. To say she is obsessed with drinking tea is an understatement.

Product Details

• File Size: 307 KB
• Print Length: 31 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Grit City Publications (March 24, 2012)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B007OLC81M
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Not Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #714,862 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

4.0 out of 5 stars An Eventful Stroll in the Woods June 2, 2012

By Benjamin Better

Format:Kindle Edition

Lingering in the Woods is a brisk and enjoyable read. The story length is good for the tale at hand. The way magic is lovingly detailed. The way magic is described gives the setting depth without being heavy handed.

I suggest this tale for anyone looking for a quick read with a robust magical setting. I look forward to reading more of her work.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Well-Written, Fantastic Concept! April 29, 2012

By Kirstein Howell VINE™ VOICE

Format:Kindle Edition

Already impressed with the first emotostory I read, Grit City, Lingering in the Woods was no different. The strength of the writing was consistent, edgy, even if this was a more magical, fantasy tale. The greatness of this tale was in the depictions of magic actually. The spells or rituals were complex, detailed in steps and tools used. The mythology was sound, and while different easy to follow, riding a nice balance with the suspense built of the unknown elements. I know personally how hard that is to achieve.

There were complicated relationships set up in this tale, ones that tugged on your heart, as well as incited other emotions. The plot was unique and engaging, the fantasy characters believable, the writing superb, the descriptions and illustrations wonderful. As an author with many pubs, I am very impressed with the caliber of authors Grit City has published. Seriously, that is one of the best compliments I can give.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Lingering in the Woods by Cynthia Ravinski March 27, 2012

By Kissablysweetone

Format:Kindle Edition

Usko is in exile. He is living with his mother Satu, a witch. He's been cursed. As he lay dying he asked his mother to do only one thing, bury him in the sun. Once he dies, his mother, being the vindictive woman she is, buries him under an oak tree in the dark to tie him to her world forever. Everything went well until a young Shaman and his hunting group happened through the woods. The spirit guide of the Shaman warns him of trouble ahead. The Shaman sings songs with magical abilities to protect the hunting party. His chieftain has little to no confidence in his abilities. When they pass the trolls, they feel the danger is over, but the Shaman's spirit guide tells him differently. The chieftain sends men to cut down an oak tree to make weapons with. Too late the young Shaman realizes what will happen. Once they begin to chop down the oak tree, they release the demon spirit Usko. The young Shaman's spirit guide flees leaving him unprotected. What the Shaman does next surprises everyone.

I found this story to be a great one. Filled with action and surprises it's the perfect book to spend an evening with. It also had a moral to the story if you will. Be strong and face your fears. I think the writer captured the scene in perfect detail and made me want to keep turning pages to the end. I believe you will be as excited by this one as I am and be waiting for more books like this from the author.

I gave this one 5 out of 5 books because the detail placed you in the story so easily.

~Copy of book provided by author in exchange for a fair review

More About the Author

Cynthia Ravinski writes, among other things. From her coastal northern setting, she crafts stories in impossible worlds and dreams up crafty characters to occupy them. She's been an athlete, a co-pilot, and a world traveler. She's basked in the light of great poets, and has been educated to high degrees at UMaine Farmington and Seton Hill University. To say she is obsessed with drinking tea is an understatement.