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The Season of Gold - Elfen Gold Book One

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Personally, I love Sheri L. McGathy's writing style. In her latest work, she does not disappoint. We have a story of a lonely Prince and an Elfen Princess. When these two meet at the party given for Prince Michall's Birthing-day ceremony, they know there were fated to be together. Unfortunately, our Princess Ra-May has something she feels compelled to accomplish. She must bring back the kingdom of her people. And so, they leave to accomplish this, having no idea of where or when or how. Of course, they don't go alone. They are accompanied by Ra-Nu, Ra-May's guardian, and Phillip, Michall's happy-go-lucky cousin.

I found myself, once again, getting caught up in the poetry of Sheri McGathy's words. The characters are all winningly portrayed and remain true unto themselves, the storyline will entrap you as it did me. And underneath it all lies a story. Having read the first book of this story, I can't wait for the next!

The Season of Gold is a wonderful story, that keeps you turning the page whether you need to go to bed or not. The characters are well developed and likeable. My only complaint is not with the author, but the publisher, since there can be no way that Sheri McGathy wrote half this story (Season of Gold) and then stopped in the middle and said, hmmmm, that is the end of the story. I have to believe that the publisher decided 2 books would bring in more money than one and divided this one story into two books. Quite frustrating. I don't mind buying multiple books in a series (in fact, I love series), but I would like the whole story in one book.

The Season of Gold and The Season of Silver are fantasy from beginning to end; filled with mystery, enchantment, time-travel, and a wonderful interaction between characters. Unlike some authors that ground their fantasy too solidly within the world as we know it, Sheri McGathy allows her writing to take that next step into our imagination. Beyond the day to day boundaries of what must be, she takes us to a place in the realm of imagination where we can hope that what we dream just might be. We can allow our imagination to peer into our hopes, wishes, and yes our fears; all this within a magical realm of humans and elves.

The love and intertwined essences of the two main characters, the elf Ra-May and the human Michall is so strong it pulls together and adds strength to everyone they meet. As these two heroes travel with their companions, there are multi-threaded tales that take place throughout the one main storyline. These sub-storylines are a fascination in themselves, leaving the reader wondering how they can ever meet up with the other storylines. However Sheri McGathy twines them all together in a fantastic way that has the reader saying I should have known. All the wonder and thrill of this fantasy is told from a third-person perspective; by a storyteller who adds an unusual twist to how the story is told. The Season of Gold and The Season of Silver are wonderfully crafted books which are exceptional reads.

THE SEASON OF GOLD, Elfen Gold Book One ~ The adventure begins....
A fantasy by Sheri L. McGathy

"Gather round. Aye, gather near, and I will spin you a tale of magic from a time long since lost to lore. Come and I will tell of elves and the kingdom of Ra-Jee, a kingdom now forgotten in the mists of enchantment.

"This tale is one of sacrifice and sorrow, yet one of hope offered to a future not yet written." The Storyteller curled his gnarled fingers over the worn top of his cane and smiled. "And it is a tale of a young elfen maiden named Ra-May and the human male, Michall, she is destined to meet.

"Come, join me as I tell of these two very different and unique individuals, brought together by fate, and guided by ancient magic as they venture forward to save Ra-Jee--or die trying.

"And so," whispered the old Storyteller. "The tale begins...."