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The Moon Singer #2
The War Chamber
David's trial by fire awaits. The unwitting hero and captain of the mystical sailing ship, Moon Singer, has yet to learn that his deafness is his greatest gift. This "disability", along with his possession of three sacred The Singer Crystal, The Rose Crystal and The Wind Rose Compass, bestow David the power to save the lives of everyone he loves. Yet he feels that all the miracles he brought home on the Moon Singer have dissipated. He's just as deaf as before, his sister's paralysis has returned, and his anguish over his mother's death is stronger than ever. At his mother's grave, David unleashes the power of his crystals and is transported to Coronadus, where he encounters a revered woman who wields the power of life and death, and helps David understand his mission. When a cataclysmic event occurs, David discovers that the past, present and future know no boundaries in the unending circle of life, and that he must follow his destiny, wherever it may lead.
138 pages, Hardcover
First published January 19, 2012
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B. Roman
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Read about my books at Next Chapter Publishing:
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I hope you will enjoy my latest book: "The Immortal Rose Wyndham: The Beginning" (Moon Singer Series Book 4) a multi-generational saga about women blazing their way in a male-dominated world to define their own role in society.
For Christmas-themed books that inspire all year long, please look for my two children's books, (under the name Barbara Roman) available in print, e-book and audio book editions:
"Alicia and the Light Bulb People in Star Factory 13." Beautiful illustrations by Vladimir Cebu. A wonderful story of friendship and achieving your star potential through the magic of believing.
"Hubert in Heaven - a hi-tech angel gets his wings" a delightful children's book with a Christmas theme but with a timely and ageless message for all of us.
My latest children's book, "The Prince Who Was A Piccolo" is a metaphorical tale about an unhappy Prince who seeks his own musical identity to save the kingdom from disaster.
Since childhood, I've been torn between two worlds: writing and singing. It's difficult to serve "two masters," as they say, but I was compelled to do so. When I was not singing, I was writing; when I was not writing, I was singing.
I've learned, for me, that one creative expression nurtures the other. Much of my writing has a musical theme somewhere in the plot, or is the plot. Whether it's in my non-fiction writing about the power of music itself, in picture books and stories and, of course, in writing music and lyrics for songs.
It is natural, therefore, that my trilogy of adventures for young readers, "The Moon Singer" series has its roots in musical theories and metaphors,entwined with the magic and mystery of metaphysical concepts and matters of ethics, faith, compassion, love, and heroism.
Most of all, I hope my books inspire readers to know that, whatever their circumstances in life - just as my young "hero" David Nickerson learns - their greatest challenges are opportunities for growth and strength, and that their "disability" can be their greatest gift.
In my long life (won't tell you how long!), my path has gone every which way but straight to my goals, but I believe that my time for dream and soul fulfillment is NOW. Perhaps my books will inspire that belief in you as well.
@BMoonSinger1
follow me on Facebook
Read about my books at Next Chapter Publishing:
https://www.nextchapter.pub/authors/b...
I hope you will enjoy my latest book: "The Immortal Rose Wyndham: The Beginning" (Moon Singer Series Book 4) a multi-generational saga about women blazing their way in a male-dominated world to define their own role in society.
For Christmas-themed books that inspire all year long, please look for my two children's books, (under the name Barbara Roman) available in print, e-book and audio book editions:
"Alicia and the Light Bulb People in Star Factory 13." Beautiful illustrations by Vladimir Cebu. A wonderful story of friendship and achieving your star potential through the magic of believing.
"Hubert in Heaven - a hi-tech angel gets his wings" a delightful children's book with a Christmas theme but with a timely and ageless message for all of us.
My latest children's book, "The Prince Who Was A Piccolo" is a metaphorical tale about an unhappy Prince who seeks his own musical identity to save the kingdom from disaster.
Since childhood, I've been torn between two worlds: writing and singing. It's difficult to serve "two masters," as they say, but I was compelled to do so. When I was not singing, I was writing; when I was not writing, I was singing.
I've learned, for me, that one creative expression nurtures the other. Much of my writing has a musical theme somewhere in the plot, or is the plot. Whether it's in my non-fiction writing about the power of music itself, in picture books and stories and, of course, in writing music and lyrics for songs.
It is natural, therefore, that my trilogy of adventures for young readers, "The Moon Singer" series has its roots in musical theories and metaphors,entwined with the magic and mystery of metaphysical concepts and matters of ethics, faith, compassion, love, and heroism.
Most of all, I hope my books inspire readers to know that, whatever their circumstances in life - just as my young "hero" David Nickerson learns - their greatest challenges are opportunities for growth and strength, and that their "disability" can be their greatest gift.
In my long life (won't tell you how long!), my path has gone every which way but straight to my goals, but I believe that my time for dream and soul fulfillment is NOW. Perhaps my books will inspire that belief in you as well.
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February 15, 2017
B. Roman covers all the emotional bases in her book, The War Chamber (The Moon Singer Book 2). There is a family dynamic, a small town hit by the recession, military manufacturing to bring back jobs, magical crystals, and most of all, the death of David's mom, with whom he is trying to reconnect in any way he can. With the help of the magic crystals, David is able to time travel to another, parallel world, whereby he might be able to communicate with his mom. With plenty of fantastical characters like Bianca, Sokar, and Maati, the author has created an interesting, colorful, alternate world called Coronadus. Ultimately, David who happens to be deaf, is trying to understand why he is deaf, and also needs to incorporate his mother's karmic mission into his life. There are plenty of life lessons in this story, which will appeal to readers of all ages.
June 10, 2018
Book two in the series continues the journey of David Nickerson, a young man who has a physically disability, in this world anyway. David also has a secret that involves.three special artifacts: The crystals and a compass let David journey to another land and readers get to tag along and share the grand adventure.
February 4, 2023
A superb sequel to The Moon Singer
Barbara Roman's follow up to the Moon Singer sees the young hero of the trilogy, back home after his adventure in book one. Now, deaf once more and with his sister again unable to walk, David begins to wonder if his previous adventure aboard the strange mystical clipper The Moon Singer, was real or just a figment of his imagination. Visiting his mother's grave, he falls asleep and when he wakes he finds himself in the strange land of Coronadus. His next adventure has begun!
The author writes so skilfully that before long, you too are transported to this unusual land where life is so different that in his own home.
Of course, it's not long before the mystical clipper shipml makes its appearance and David finds himself fighting to protect the ship, and the people of Coronadus. Everything is not as it seems and before long, David realises that Coronadus is somehow linked to his own land and the destiny of both will depend on what he does next.
This is a stirring and exciting adventure, and I must compliment the author on her ability to create new worlds, and scenarios that are totally believable and I found myself being carried along on the waves as David navigates his way through this latest adventure.
Beautifully written and held me quite spellbound, and I can wholeheartedly recommend The War Chamber to readers of all ages.
5 big stars, from me.
Barbara Roman's follow up to the Moon Singer sees the young hero of the trilogy, back home after his adventure in book one. Now, deaf once more and with his sister again unable to walk, David begins to wonder if his previous adventure aboard the strange mystical clipper The Moon Singer, was real or just a figment of his imagination. Visiting his mother's grave, he falls asleep and when he wakes he finds himself in the strange land of Coronadus. His next adventure has begun!
The author writes so skilfully that before long, you too are transported to this unusual land where life is so different that in his own home.
Of course, it's not long before the mystical clipper shipml makes its appearance and David finds himself fighting to protect the ship, and the people of Coronadus. Everything is not as it seems and before long, David realises that Coronadus is somehow linked to his own land and the destiny of both will depend on what he does next.
This is a stirring and exciting adventure, and I must compliment the author on her ability to create new worlds, and scenarios that are totally believable and I found myself being carried along on the waves as David navigates his way through this latest adventure.
Beautifully written and held me quite spellbound, and I can wholeheartedly recommend The War Chamber to readers of all ages.
5 big stars, from me.
January 1, 2021
The story of David follows his own introspection about himself, his powers, his feelings, his decisions and his inner fight for doing what is right and fair.
The parallelism between our world and the Moon singer universe offers us the chance of a second perspective. The dilema about gaining power but algo gaining an enormous responsibility.
The parallelism between our world and the Moon singer universe offers us the chance of a second perspective. The dilema about gaining power but algo gaining an enormous responsibility.
January 6, 2017
Average 5 star rating on Amazon. As the author of this book (and the Moon Singer trilogy), I'd like to add some personal thoughts:
“And the fairy tale daydreams have served their purpose. His mother's heart is now wide open to embrace and guide his path to discovery...”
A more sophisticated tale than "The Crystal Clipper," I try to add in some technological as well as metaphysical aspects to David's journey, still keeping the contrast between David's contemporary "real" world and the fantasy world he finds himself in. The overriding theme is David's passionate desire to communicate with his dead mother and try to understand "why" she did not fight harder to live. It speaks pretty clearly about war vs. anti/war feelings in a way that I hope will be thought provoking for readers.
In this sequel to The Crystal Clipper, David Nickerson discovers that not all miracles have lasting effect. He is just as deaf as before his rescue mission on the Island of Darkness; his sister's paralysis, once thought cured by the power of music, has returned; and his anguish over his mother's death is stronger than ever. To add insult to injury David’s home town of Port Avalon, once his sanctuary, witnesses neighbor fighting neighbor over how to revive a stagnant economy: through peaceful commerce or by becoming part of the military industrial complex.
Now how can a boy communicate his feelings to his dead mother? David’s crystals worked once before, so perhaps they will again. Instead, he finds himself transported to a strange city of fascinating people who are caught in a time warp between a high-tech, materialistic and militant past and their penchant for a simpler, more peaceful way of life.
It is here that David encounters a revered woman who becomes like a mother to him and helps him understand how his deafness and his mother's karmic mission are intertwined. The mother/son connection in The Moon Singer trilogy is of paramount importance, not only in the story plots, but in conveying how relationships shape character, influence decisions, and guide children through the complexities and hazards of life. For David, these revelations make his life and fate even more mysterious and complex. More miracles are on tap for David as he withstands his “trial by fire.”
More miracles and many, many more twists and turns before he accepts his fate as Captain of the Moon Singer and follows his destiny, wherever it may lead.
To be continued in Book Three: The Wind Rose.
“And the fairy tale daydreams have served their purpose. His mother's heart is now wide open to embrace and guide his path to discovery...”
A more sophisticated tale than "The Crystal Clipper," I try to add in some technological as well as metaphysical aspects to David's journey, still keeping the contrast between David's contemporary "real" world and the fantasy world he finds himself in. The overriding theme is David's passionate desire to communicate with his dead mother and try to understand "why" she did not fight harder to live. It speaks pretty clearly about war vs. anti/war feelings in a way that I hope will be thought provoking for readers.
In this sequel to The Crystal Clipper, David Nickerson discovers that not all miracles have lasting effect. He is just as deaf as before his rescue mission on the Island of Darkness; his sister's paralysis, once thought cured by the power of music, has returned; and his anguish over his mother's death is stronger than ever. To add insult to injury David’s home town of Port Avalon, once his sanctuary, witnesses neighbor fighting neighbor over how to revive a stagnant economy: through peaceful commerce or by becoming part of the military industrial complex.
Now how can a boy communicate his feelings to his dead mother? David’s crystals worked once before, so perhaps they will again. Instead, he finds himself transported to a strange city of fascinating people who are caught in a time warp between a high-tech, materialistic and militant past and their penchant for a simpler, more peaceful way of life.
It is here that David encounters a revered woman who becomes like a mother to him and helps him understand how his deafness and his mother's karmic mission are intertwined. The mother/son connection in The Moon Singer trilogy is of paramount importance, not only in the story plots, but in conveying how relationships shape character, influence decisions, and guide children through the complexities and hazards of life. For David, these revelations make his life and fate even more mysterious and complex. More miracles are on tap for David as he withstands his “trial by fire.”
More miracles and many, many more twists and turns before he accepts his fate as Captain of the Moon Singer and follows his destiny, wherever it may lead.
To be continued in Book Three: The Wind Rose.
February 14, 2017
The War Chamber is a relatively short but highly interesting book. This is the first time that I have read a physically disabled hero, however, the hero is very little handicapped due to his disability as he is well able to understand what people are saying by focusing on their lip movement. The story is a fantasy tale for young adult and has lots of drama, emotions, actions, magic and adventure. There were many moments when my heart felt heavy reading the book, but on the whole the book left me feeling good, happy and encased in rosy magic. There is an instant connection with the characters specifically David and his sister Sally who both define strength in the face of any disability or limitations.
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