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Benjamin McTish #3
Benjamin McTish and The Hidden Caverns of Bristonbel
The McTish family is literally spilling open at the seams with Secrets.
Beginning with Owen and Emmagene, and a long held secret, that will shock the status quo in monumental proportions How will this revelation change the Gilley, and more importantly, how will it affect the Queen if she learns of the 55 year charade?
The Shire Clans are gathering forces for the battle of their lives, with the support of none other than the powerful White Sage, Esmerelda Fet, who may finally have her day with Tar Vigorn. And just how much danger are the Vila in? Can the secret they’ve held for centuries remain in tact?
In Pancilet, Mathilda is given a mysterious directive from an even more mysterious Wizard, that will lead her on a quest of a lifetime…to the Secret Undersea Gnome City of Rendahl. Her new friends grant her insight into some of the oldest secrets in Coranim…any beyond. While her sister, Annabel, accompanied by Pips, have ventured in the opposite direction and gone as far north as possible…north as in up that is… to the top of the Blue Peak Mountains and the Gnome City of Rowen. There they witness some of the most outrageous flying contraptions ever imagined, filling the skies. However, their excitement is short lived, as the toxic gas that has been infiltrating the Javerah has now presented it’s origin. It becomes a full out battle against time and the complete destruction of the magical world beneath the Gilley Forest. Can all the Scientist and Kor clans rectify this calamity, or is Coranim in it’s final days of existence?
Meanwhile, Benjamin learns more about the depth of his magical abilities, as he and Locke cast some spectacular spells. Along with Gwyneth, they travel the beaches to ascertain just how far the deterioration journeys up the coast of the Aurorus. Their search ends when they walk straight into another McTish secret that has long been held in check. Bursting to the fore front in one of the most climatic scenes yet, mysteries are being revealed…and it all takes place in the Hidden Caverns of Bristonbel.
So many secrets for one small family and their close group of friends. However, there is a clue to one secret that can be revealed to you at this time, dear reader, and that it this…Where there is a will, there is a way, and so it goes to assume, if there is a secret entrance into Coranim, than can it truly be safe when it comes to the devious tenacity of Tar Vigorn? Will the Dark Queen prevail? And who must die in order for her to win?
So let’s pick up where last we left…Owen McTish and the Brownie are heading back to their home in the Gilley Forest, and a plethora of Secrets begins to unravel with the reappearance of a Bucklersman named Baldufore….
Beginning with Owen and Emmagene, and a long held secret, that will shock the status quo in monumental proportions How will this revelation change the Gilley, and more importantly, how will it affect the Queen if she learns of the 55 year charade?
The Shire Clans are gathering forces for the battle of their lives, with the support of none other than the powerful White Sage, Esmerelda Fet, who may finally have her day with Tar Vigorn. And just how much danger are the Vila in? Can the secret they’ve held for centuries remain in tact?
In Pancilet, Mathilda is given a mysterious directive from an even more mysterious Wizard, that will lead her on a quest of a lifetime…to the Secret Undersea Gnome City of Rendahl. Her new friends grant her insight into some of the oldest secrets in Coranim…any beyond. While her sister, Annabel, accompanied by Pips, have ventured in the opposite direction and gone as far north as possible…north as in up that is… to the top of the Blue Peak Mountains and the Gnome City of Rowen. There they witness some of the most outrageous flying contraptions ever imagined, filling the skies. However, their excitement is short lived, as the toxic gas that has been infiltrating the Javerah has now presented it’s origin. It becomes a full out battle against time and the complete destruction of the magical world beneath the Gilley Forest. Can all the Scientist and Kor clans rectify this calamity, or is Coranim in it’s final days of existence?
Meanwhile, Benjamin learns more about the depth of his magical abilities, as he and Locke cast some spectacular spells. Along with Gwyneth, they travel the beaches to ascertain just how far the deterioration journeys up the coast of the Aurorus. Their search ends when they walk straight into another McTish secret that has long been held in check. Bursting to the fore front in one of the most climatic scenes yet, mysteries are being revealed…and it all takes place in the Hidden Caverns of Bristonbel.
So many secrets for one small family and their close group of friends. However, there is a clue to one secret that can be revealed to you at this time, dear reader, and that it this…Where there is a will, there is a way, and so it goes to assume, if there is a secret entrance into Coranim, than can it truly be safe when it comes to the devious tenacity of Tar Vigorn? Will the Dark Queen prevail? And who must die in order for her to win?
So let’s pick up where last we left…Owen McTish and the Brownie are heading back to their home in the Gilley Forest, and a plethora of Secrets begins to unravel with the reappearance of a Bucklersman named Baldufore….
242 pages, Paperback
Published April 17, 2016
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About the author
June M. Pace Schneider
3 books71 followersJune lives with her husband, and best friend, Ray..along with their myriad of critters in Santa Cruz Ca. Their three adult children (plus mates and grand babies) live respectively in LA and Atlanta.
After the pandemic three years ago, the decision to leave their immense 7 acre Oak filled 'forever' home; with June's massive tomato garden and beloved orchard, chickens, ducks and a myriad of hydrangeas, roses and landscapes was forced upon them, and so they started a new life in a little cottage in the Santa Cruz mountains.
She and Ray are still bringing the run down property and home into full lush whimsy (which is their nature). A new tomato garden is in the works, along with a tiny orchard. And the special addition of a yoga studio with a huge hundred year old French warehouse window that looks out into the majestic Redwoods that surrounds them on the crest of the mountain.
She is well known for her black and white contemporary paintings of Rock Legends. Her days used to be spent between the farm and writing...her biggest passions. However, life took a left, and now after many years she is back to her writing desk, finishing the final book in the McTish series.
This series of work, the McTish characters, are a part of June in every sense of the word. "This work brings a deep sense of joy for me in a very profound way, like nothing else that I do."
After the pandemic three years ago, the decision to leave their immense 7 acre Oak filled 'forever' home; with June's massive tomato garden and beloved orchard, chickens, ducks and a myriad of hydrangeas, roses and landscapes was forced upon them, and so they started a new life in a little cottage in the Santa Cruz mountains.
She and Ray are still bringing the run down property and home into full lush whimsy (which is their nature). A new tomato garden is in the works, along with a tiny orchard. And the special addition of a yoga studio with a huge hundred year old French warehouse window that looks out into the majestic Redwoods that surrounds them on the crest of the mountain.
She is well known for her black and white contemporary paintings of Rock Legends. Her days used to be spent between the farm and writing...her biggest passions. However, life took a left, and now after many years she is back to her writing desk, finishing the final book in the McTish series.
This series of work, the McTish characters, are a part of June in every sense of the word. "This work brings a deep sense of joy for me in a very profound way, like nothing else that I do."
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August 30, 2025
This book picks up at the big cliffhanger left off in book two...so super exciting first chapter that shares a huge secret that we, the readers, learn, but the characters are not yet aware of. It's one of those suspenseful threads that really can keep you on the edge.
I don't want to give anything away...the synopsis pretty much says it all. I've had such a tremendously positive response to this series thus far and hope this book keeps bringing the magic to everyone who reads it.
This is the shortest book in the series, but it packs a punch! After a long break for very personal reasons I'm happy to say that the last book will be the largest and coming out this year. I do hope you enjoy!
August 2024...again, reads even better than the first time...will finish the series soon!
I don't want to give anything away...the synopsis pretty much says it all. I've had such a tremendously positive response to this series thus far and hope this book keeps bringing the magic to everyone who reads it.
This is the shortest book in the series, but it packs a punch! After a long break for very personal reasons I'm happy to say that the last book will be the largest and coming out this year. I do hope you enjoy!
August 2024...again, reads even better than the first time...will finish the series soon!
December 16, 2016
I really like this series. Of course when you have a mysterious forest, elves, wizards and all kinds of creatures, you have the makings of a great book.
It's been a while for me since I read the second book but things are looking on the bad side for Benjamin and his friends--something is poisoning the forest and then there is Tar Vigorn. We find out more about Benjamin's family--if you recall his mom and dad disappeared 3 years ago--well guess who shows up among other people.
I love how June describes things, it's as if you were there and part of the group. I think my favorite character is the blue raven, Jeno, who speaks French and Esmeralda Fet. I can't wait for the ending
It's been a while for me since I read the second book but things are looking on the bad side for Benjamin and his friends--something is poisoning the forest and then there is Tar Vigorn. We find out more about Benjamin's family--if you recall his mom and dad disappeared 3 years ago--well guess who shows up among other people.
I love how June describes things, it's as if you were there and part of the group. I think my favorite character is the blue raven, Jeno, who speaks French and Esmeralda Fet. I can't wait for the ending
May 3, 2017
I received this book in a giveaway. I started reading it, even though it is book three and I usually wait until I have all the books before reading a series. and got hooked. Now I must have the rest of the series. My grandchildren will enjoy reading this when they visit. It is a great adventure story with twists and turns that keep you intrigued.
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