The Wise One, K.T. Anglehart’s Award-Winning debut is changing the way historical fiction is scribed!
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The Wise One
K.T. Anglehart’s Award-Winning debutis changing the way historical fiction is scribed!
Released by Magic Dwarf Press
The book is available worldwide in all formats
Worlds collidefor both teen and adult readers, who will love the fast-paced thrills andinterplay of witchy fantasy, Celtic folklore, and reality in The WiseOne—book one of The Scottish Scrolls series.
Mckenna's never thought much of her nightmares, but on herseventeenth birthday, a vivid dream of burning at the stake awakens her dormantabilities, thrusting her into a world where faeries are real, spirits hold agrudge, and a High Priestess obsessed with a 16th-century prophecy is trackingher every move.
Now, her overprotective dads, Seán and Andre, are forced to tellher the truth—they know who her birth mother is, and her life is not thesurrogate story she's always been told. Abigail, Mckenna's mom, is some sort ofmystic, and Mckenna a Wise One.
Whatever the hell that means.
With the help of a persistent little wren and company of anewfound friend, Mckenna journeys to Ireland in search of her mother and realanswers. Along the way, she learns to harness her innate magic and trust herintuition, as best she can anyway—Cillian, a kind and passionate delegate who
Only hermother could truly help her halt her ill fate and prepare her for what's to come. . . before she gives in to the darkness she knows is buried deep within.
Author K.T. Anglehart expertly weaves a story set in Ireland that is bothtimeless and unique, a perfect cross-market read for those searching for thenext endearing urban fantasy classic.
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What authors and reviewers aresaying about The Wise One
"A heartwarming coming-of-age story withcharacters that resonate, rich European folklore, and enchanting details that ticklethe senses long after the last page is read." —V. G. Anderson, authorof The Light in the Sound
“Much like a young adult versionof A Discovery of Witches, this story expertly blends the folklore of theCeltic people with present-day life. This book is highly recommended to readerswho enjoy young adult literature and the magical landscape of Ireland.” —MaryLanni, Reedsy Discovery reviewer
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Mckenna O'Dwyer knows she's impulsive. Sometimes reckless. Shealso knows she's a witch and keeps reincarnating as one, for reasons only hermother, Abby, can help her fully understand.
After weeks of searching, mother and daughter finallyreunite—just like Elizabeth Dunlop’s prophecy states—and Abby is keen onhelping Mckenna get a firm grasp on her abilities. She teaches her the properway to channel elemental magic…but Mckenna soon discovers there’s a shortcut,something Cillian fully supports if it means getting quicker, more powerfulresults.
At first, Mckenna will do anything to thwart the High Priestessonce and for all, before her powers are used to wipe out billions of souls. Butthe white horse Eachna’s devastating vision of Mother Nature continues to haunther. Is that the future awaiting them if the Scottish Scrolls aren’t fulfilled?
Which is the lesser evil?
Enthralling, passionate, and withtwists you won’t see coming, Mckenna’s magical education begins in book IIof TheScottish Scrolls.
The ScottishScrolls (2 book series) Kindle Edition (amazon.com) About K.T.Anglehart:
KatrinaTortorici Anglehart is an award-winning author from Montreal, with amultilingual prowess in English, French, Italian, and “Spanglish”. A dedicatedacademic, she holds a Bachelor of Arts in Journalism, a graduate certificate inScriptwriting, and a Master of Fine Arts in Creative Writing. Inspired by thewizarding world, the land of Narnia, and parallel planes, she penned The WiseOne, inviting readers to connect with nature and its everpresent magic. Herexploration of the landscapes and folklore of Ireland and Scotland greatlyinfluenced her debut YA urban fantasy, marking the inception of The ScottishScrolls series. K.T. Anglehart is a passionate advocate for bunnies, thanks toher late Netherland Dwarf, Magic—the inspiration behind her imprint, The MagicDwarf Press. When she’s not writing or diving into magical reads, she revels inhiking, antiquing, and Netflix binges alongside her highschoolsweetheart-turned-husband, Andy. They currently live in Toronto withtheir three pets: Nessie, a mysterious rescue dog from Puerto Rico, and theirwhimsical bunnies, Onyx and Stirling.
Torequest additional review copies or an interview with K.T. Anglehart, pleasecontact Mickey Mikkelson at Creative Edge Publicity:mickey.creativeedge@gmail.com / 403.464.6925. We look forward to the coverage!
