It's been two years since the last Harry Potter book was released and many of you are still looking for that next special fantasy fiction book series to grab onto and follow...to feel the passion of a series you can truly love and live in anticipation..waiting for the next book to come out.

Harry Potter fans are falling all over Persephane Pendrake by Canadian author Lady Ellen. The Chronicles are being touted as the best new fantasy fiction book series.

What People Are Saying

"Great read, leaves you wanting more. I got so into this I feels as some of the charecters could come right out of the pages. I have a vivid imagination. Waiting for what follows? Thanks for the adventure."
-S.M.

"Lots of fun, never a dull moment. Love the Time Lynx! Lovable characters."
-Anonymous

"I have read the first 20 chapters so far. I really enjoy it. I like how you are able to go smoothly back and forth between characters. Even being a huge Harry Potter fan there was always a little drag time here and there and I have not ran into any of that yet. Great job."
-Chris

"I just finished the first two chapters of the Persy Books, and I thought it was amazing! I'm defineitly going to Chapters tomorrow to buy the book!" Respectfully Yours,
-Jocelyn

"I just wanted to say that I got a signed book from you as a gift from my aunt and I hadn’t heard of you as an author before. I as a reader enjoy to the extreme books on witchcraft and wizardry and especially books on vampires. I’ve already read twilight and Harry Potter series, and more overly exciting books. But what I wrote to you to say was that as soon as I looked at your book I couldn’t put it down, it was just...just so pulling although I’m not finished yet I’m thoroughly enjoying it and looking forward to the next two books.Thanks for the great read!
Your new fan,
Kaitie"

"After Harry Potter I felt like I was left with a void. After reading the first few chapters of Persephane Pendrake, "it's Harry move over!"...the story is magical, fun, exciting, and very easy to read. What I like most, is that each chapter leaves you wanting more, that "whats going to happen next?" feeling.......awesome!"
-MW

"Harry Potter fans (and who isn't?), you'll love this magical odyssey... it's got great characters, witty dialogue, a speedy pace and constantly-opening vistas of magical culture based on the author's copious research into genuine traditions. (What does Lady Ellen REALLY have cooking up in those cauldrons of hers???) There are challenging riddles (you get figure them out along with the characters), magical time travel, a dragon menacingly named "Prissy Cups" and a snarky Cockney dragonfly that speaks in rhyming slang (and invites you to do same)... all wrapped around the main character, Persephane, a perfectly average teenager except for being the only person in the universe with sufficient magical power to win against the forces of evil. (Don't you hate it when that happens?) I enjoyed it every step of the way."
-Anonymous

"I want you to know that I thoroughly had fun reading your story and told my 10 year old neice Zoe about it and she asked to read it also, and has it now.

We do need magical stories that include herbs and healing to become part of the mainstream culture for kids. It would be awesome to see it become really popular. I can see children really relating to it. That's why I told Zoe about it. And I think it would make a great movie also.

Thanks again for sending it to me.

When it is in book form or when the sequal is ready, I'm a ready reader too and will go out to buy it.
Sincerely,
Maria"

"Wonderful book. I love the rich writing and the way the story just flows as you read. She has strong characters you can really just close your eyes and see and they become very close to you as you read the book. You would never guess she was a new author and this was her first book. A must read; get started now and follow as she adds to the collection. I cannot wait until her next one. Great Start!"
-Erica Horne

"I had just finished the Harry Potter series and was looking for what to read next. I had tried other books, but none could keep my interest. I was given this book by a friend and was unable to put it down. It has strong characters, not the kind you see from a new author. It was action packed, but easy to read. It kept my attention and I was always sitting at the edge of my seat waiting to see what would happen next. If you liked Harry Potter you will love this book; and best yet it is only one out of a nine book series."
-Yonathan

Enter Persephane Pendrake and the Cimaruta by Lady Ellen. Unlike Harry Potter who is a wizard, Persephane Pendrake and the Cimaruta features a teenage witch as its protagonist and thankfully steers clear of Harry Potterisms that would otherwise contaminate and dilute what is a quite original and engaging story. A chief element of this book is its peculiar use of time-travel, called Time-Linxing. Through Time-Linxing, Persephane is able to confront her enemies at various points throughout history making for a thrilling and utterly breathtaking tale.

Upon discovering that she is the chosen one destined to stop the evil "All Powerful One" from plunging the world into eternal darkness, Persephane Pendrake is thrust into the center of the timeless conflict between good and evil. When Persephane turns thirteen, the age in which her incredible magical powers start to mature, her evil aunt Melanthios, who seeks to become the prophesied All Powerful One, decides to destroy her. Through the aid of her loving family and friends, including her loyal sidekick a witty, but overenthusiastically snark dragonfly named Benson, Persephane takes up the challenge of facing Melanthios in a series of life and death battles in which to thwart her wicked plans.

But Melanthios has other ideas for Persephane. If she can steal the powerful amulet called the Cimaruta from Persephane, she will have the first of 9 powerful magical items which must be collected to bequeath her with the powers of the All Powerful One. It is a desperate race throughout the world and history itself as Melanthios and Persephane vie over the lost 9 magical objects. Will Melanthios claim the Cimaruta from Persephane and begin her transformation into the All Powerful One? Or will Persephane find the strength and wisdom she needs to prevent the approaching apocalypse? You'll have to read this book to find out.

As I said before, readers will be glad to know that Persephane Pendrake and the Cimaruta is not some cheap imitation of Harry Potter. Rather it occupies its own unique space in a genre that clearly needs originality. What truly distinguishes this book from Harry Potter is its milieu which seems to be steeped in Wicca and folklore as opposed to Rowling's more romanticized version of witchcraft and wizardry. Unlike Harry who is an orphan, Persephane is surrounded by a coterie of loving and supportive folk, all who are necessary to prepare her for the trials she is going to endure over the course of this series as she takes on the challenge of saving the world from her malevolent aunt Melanthios and her minions.

I highly recommend this book to older children and young adults who are looking for the next great fantasy story. Persephane Pendrake and the Cimaruta is an excellent book that offers more magic within its pages than any reader can imagine. Without a doubt, this book is a success. I, for one, plan to read the entire series until the very end."
-Kevis Hendrickson

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