Invasion

Avalon Trilogy #2

by Julie Elizabeth Powell

The children are once again called by the Time Keeper of Avalon and find themselves within the Orb of Caprice, this time joined by Daisy, Billy’s unsuspecting grandmother, where, together, they must find the Key of Light, if all their worlds are to be saved before DarkStar gains control.

The corrupted land of the Dark Reaches is full of mysterious and forbidding creatures, testing friendships and resolve as they battle through this fragmented world in an effort to complete their quest.

Faced with these dangers, they have the added worry about what may have happened to Kimeranet, who has disappeared without a trace. As the puzzle unravels, not least about Kimeranet’s past, a further mystery develops, as the travellers discover part of the Legend of the Kraal, and meet Kaarvok ... but should they trust him?

And can they remain united as they struggle through this newly found world? Follow this next adventure and see if they can again successfully fight to save their friend and home.


Cover Design: Julie Elizabeth Powell
Original photo by Dr. Joseph Valks

Genres: Fantasy

298 pages, Kindle Edition

First published August 1, 2009

About the author

Hello everyone. If you haven't guessed by now I have a passion for words and have numerous books published in a variety of genres and lengths, in addition to short story anthologies with other authors in the Mind's Eye Series.

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I cannot ignore my dreams, so many of them, with names and places and ideas that spark my imagination and compel me to write; to create stories, whether fantasy or horror, or mystery or psychological thriller or murder or even humour and adventure. So, my garden is sown, flourishing, with all manner of growth, and still the dreams come.


Julie Elizabeth Powell, my soul lingering within my imagination; maybe you’ll join me?

Reviews

[Maria · Rating 5 out of 5]

Julie Elizabeth Powell is an author with an imagination as vast as the ocean. This book is a truly amazing and exciting adventure. The second book in the Avalon Trilogy, we follow the five children, Davie, Anne, Billy, Chrissie and Ben, in another treacherous and spellbinding quest across the dangerous world of Avalon. This time, the have been sent by the Time Keeper to the Orb of Caprice, to look for the Key of Light, to prevent an impending invasion of the earth by DarkStar and his evil followers. The children are joined by Daisy, Billy's Gran, who is reluctantly swept along to help them in their quest.
Julie Elizabeth Powell has created an adventure that will thrill children and adults alike. There are so many twists and turns and unexpected events, it keeps you on the edge of your seat. The children face some of the same foes as they met in The Star Realm, including the evil Pherson, who once again challenges them with his invisible and deadly might. They also meet new evil characters who are determined to stop them finding the Key of Light. Will all of the friends survive this second journey? Will they find out what happened to Kimeranet? Will they find the Key of Light? Most importantly, will they do so in time to stop the invasion? You will have to read this book to find out!
Highly recommended to all those who love an adventure story.

[S. Thomas · Rating 4 out of 5]

When our five tween heroes see Ezrin in a dream once again, they agree once again to adventure into other worlds to save the day. This time, Billy’s grandma Daisy joins in the adventure! Billy’s the bold one, Chrissy is the skittish one, Anne is the brains of the outfit, Ben is the underdog, Davey is the leader, and now grandma Daisey brings some life experience to the crew. There are also a few otherworldly adventurers. The stakes are higher than ever before because now the threat is an invasion into our world.

This is a great story to listen to on Audible with the whole family. I enjoyed my reviewer copy on a journey to far-away lands with little ones in tow, a perfect summer road trip book!

I’d recommend this series to families who enjoyed the Oz books and Chronicles of Narnia. I’ve reviewed a few of Powell’s other works, check them out at the Science Fantasy Hub. Gone or The Star Realm may be the best place to begin the adventure.

[Angela · Rating 4 out of 5]

Invasion is the second instalment of the Avalon trilogy by Julie Elizabeth Powell and in it, we have the company of many of the characters from The Star Realm. This time Davie, Ben, Chrissie, Anne and Billy are joined by Billy’s grandmother, Daisy, as they attempt to fulfil the tasks laid upon them by Ezrin, the Timekeeper. This time, they have to make their way through the Dark Reaches to seek for the Key of Light which may help save the world (Elsewhere) from DarkStar and all things evil.

Yet again, I thoroughly enjoyed this imaginative and exciting story by Julie Elizabeth Powell. The author’s descriptions are vivid and the dialogue adds to the tension and excitement of this fantasy novel. I am looking forward to reading the final book in this well written fantasy.

[Sheri · Rating 5 out of 5]

Invasion (Avalon Trilogy, #2) Julie Elizabeth Powell

Anne, Ben, Billy, Chrissie & Davie are back in the second installment of the second book in the Avalon Trilogy. We are introduced to Billys grandmother, Daisy. She accompanies the children on their next quest.

The Time Keeper has requested the help of the children to go to the Orb of Caprice. There they must find the key of light to try to prevent the invasion of earth by The Dark Star and his evil minions.

We are brought to the mystical place of Avalon where wonders and dangers are at every turn, the children are in danger , but will not stop until they complete this mission.

Once again I was fascinated by Julie Elizabeth Powell, her imagination is brought to life in vivid detail, captivating, enchanting and fun. I look forward to reading the last in the series
Secrets Of The Ice. I recommend to fantasy lovers of all ages.

[Julie Powell · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, here it is at last...the second adventure in the Avalon Trilogy. I loved writing it and I'm sure you'll enjoy reading it. Hint.

I learnt many things writing this book, one being that it's a really good idea to keep notes of characters /scenes etc. especially because it's a trilogy. Otherwise I'd lose track of the storyline which spans three books.

I also know that my favourite genre in writing is fantasy - not least because I can get away with so much! lol

So, to anyone who's read The Star Realm, I would highly recommend you continue with the story...though I will say that there will be many surprises and that not all will be revealed until the last pages of book three.

That's it - I'd better get on with it.

Julie Elizabeth Powell

[Jean Carver · Rating 5 out of 5]

The continuing exploits of the children in the star dimension and the sometimes hard choices they have to make and the courage to make them as individuals and as a group.

[Ian Hunter · Rating 4 out of 5]

The novel has a wonderful sense of adventure and a clear voice directed towards younger kids. I thought the author was so convincing with getting me inside the minds of middle graders that I found myself chuckling in many places. “Yep, that’s what it’s like to be inside a kid’s head at that age.”

Full of energy, good forward momentum, and colorful characters, this one definitely gets a recommend from me for this age group. The fact that granny is an adventure go-along was a nice touch as well.

Taking the plot form of a quest, and involving magic and terms like The Key of Light and The Orb of Caprice . . . Well, you should already have a good sense of what genre you’re in and what’s in store for you.

[Amy Proebstel · Rating 4 out of 5]

An Epic YA Adventure

Invasion has a great message of working together to achieve a goal. Following the expedition of a group of kids and a grandmother on their fantastic journey to save Earth from invading evil, it’s clear this story is demonstrating the need to help one another, care for each other, and think about consequences before taking action. I would recommend this book to any young adults who are looking for a clean, epic adventure.

[Billy Young · Rating 5 out of 5]

The fast pace of this the second book in the series will grip you from the start. Joining the children is Billy's gran Daisy as they battle through this new adventure with the help of some colourful characters that they help as they are helped by them to find the Key of Light. My only gripe was that I was left wanting to read the next in the series because the book ended leaving me at the beginning of that adventure as Ezrin asked the group to go on to save the worlds of imagination and our own having just thwarted the invasion threatening our own. If you read to your kids and they enjoy fantasy this is a book they would love you to read to them.