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Indigo Traveler
Xander Veh, 13, could see the secrets others hid from the world. He dreamed of going to the stars to find out why he had this gift. When his cat brings him a griffin encased in stone, a whole new world is opened up to him. A world where an Arimaspian giant is rampaging the lands, and they need someone like him. How can he stand up to a giant when he can’t stand up to the school’s bully? To save a world from war, Xander must learn the truth about himself.
258 pages, Paperback
First published May 9, 2015
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March 2, 2018
I was given this book by the author in exchange for a fair review. No other gifts such as chocolate, money, or the promise to put my children through school were exchanged.
I'll start off by saying that this novel was a pretty wild ride. Ms. Halma tosses in everything but the kitchen sink, with griffins and dragons, wizards, minotaurs; you name it, it's in there. The main character, Xander (Alexander), is a teenager from Idaho, and he wonders where his life will go along with dealing with the minutia of school life, bullies, meeting girls, and so on.
Xander also has special gifts. He thinks he's either blessed or cursed, and has to find out what his role in life is. If that sounds like a trope, it is! But the author has a deft touch, and in the hands of a lesser writer, it would have come off as forced. Not here. You see, Xander can read souls. He can see the secret thoughts of those around him, and sometimes from a great distance.
I won't go through the plot of this novel--I'll leave that for the readers to discover for themselves. Ms. Halma has an offbeat sense of humor, almost wicked at times, and her characters are well rounded.
Now, there are a few formatting issues along with a few mistakes in punctuation and whatnot, but in no way did that diminish my enjoyment of the novel. It was good enough for me to round it up to five stars. I have heard there is a sequel, and this first installment lays the groundwork for more epic happenings in the universe that the author has constructed.
Recommended.
I'll start off by saying that this novel was a pretty wild ride. Ms. Halma tosses in everything but the kitchen sink, with griffins and dragons, wizards, minotaurs; you name it, it's in there. The main character, Xander (Alexander), is a teenager from Idaho, and he wonders where his life will go along with dealing with the minutia of school life, bullies, meeting girls, and so on.
Xander also has special gifts. He thinks he's either blessed or cursed, and has to find out what his role in life is. If that sounds like a trope, it is! But the author has a deft touch, and in the hands of a lesser writer, it would have come off as forced. Not here. You see, Xander can read souls. He can see the secret thoughts of those around him, and sometimes from a great distance.
I won't go through the plot of this novel--I'll leave that for the readers to discover for themselves. Ms. Halma has an offbeat sense of humor, almost wicked at times, and her characters are well rounded.
Now, there are a few formatting issues along with a few mistakes in punctuation and whatnot, but in no way did that diminish my enjoyment of the novel. It was good enough for me to round it up to five stars. I have heard there is a sequel, and this first installment lays the groundwork for more epic happenings in the universe that the author has constructed.
Recommended.
July 4, 2017
A magical and enchanting story for young readers. I was reminded of childhood readings of folklore at my grandparent's summer cottage at Silver Lake (near Perry, New York). A little editing and this will be a 5 star read.
If your an adult reader, I recommend the contemporary Deep Magic Magazine or the classics such as Tolkien's Hobbit or C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. Also, check out M.L. Spencer's The Rhenwars Saga and A.M. Justice's A Wizard's Forge.
If your an adult reader, I recommend the contemporary Deep Magic Magazine or the classics such as Tolkien's Hobbit or C.S. Lewis' The Lion, The Witch And The Wardrobe. Also, check out M.L. Spencer's The Rhenwars Saga and A.M. Justice's A Wizard's Forge.
May 14, 2015
This book is a vast improvement on the first edition. The story is loosely based on familiar mythology, with griffins and dragons, wizards and minotaurs. The protagonist, a teenager from Nampa, Idaho, has deep questions about his role in life and the special talents with which he is blessed-- or cursed. Xander can read souls. He can see the secret thoughts of those around him, and sometimes further away. One of those others is an evil king in another world, and it takes magical griffins, talking cats, werecats and a whole cast of others to bring Xander face-to-face with the king and with his own soul-searching questions. Halma has a wicked sense of humor, which shows through her characters, a strong sense of family, and a firm grasp on a reality only she could have created. First in a series, this book is a great beginning!
April 1, 2017
A Journey Home
I thought the story would be just a coming of age story, but I got a lot more. As Xander discovers who he really is I was taken on a ride through the universe to interesting realms with fantastic creatures. I loved the descriptions of the different lands on Cura and the descriptions of its beings. I didn't like that Geoffrey had to fight after all. At times the plot seems disconnected but it was a good story overall.
I thought the story would be just a coming of age story, but I got a lot more. As Xander discovers who he really is I was taken on a ride through the universe to interesting realms with fantastic creatures. I loved the descriptions of the different lands on Cura and the descriptions of its beings. I didn't like that Geoffrey had to fight after all. At times the plot seems disconnected but it was a good story overall.
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