Readers looking for an authentic fantasy read should be delighted by the genuine blend of folklore and imagination in Jayel Gibson's "Dragon Queen: An Ancient Mirrors Tale" (ISBN 978-1933538464, Synergy Books, 2007). Gibson grew up listening to Celtic folklore and faerie tales from her Irish grandmother, a woman for whom the faerie faith was very real. This fostered Gibson's love of magic, legend and folklore, and adds considerable depth to her fantasy novels.
"Dragon Queen" is set in the mythical world of ?dracmor?, a place resembling the legendary times of Arthurian Britain. As the first book in the "Ancient Mirrors" series, "Dragon Queen" is rich in details of scenery and background information to firmly establish ?dracmor? in the reader's imagination. The heroine of "Dragon Queen" is Y?vi?, who is awakened from the peaceful slumber of death into a shattered world, only to find that her closest family and friends have ruthlessly betrayed her.
Together with the Guardians, Y?vi? must begin a treacherous search for the truth of her birthright. Y?vi? discovers that she was born of the Dragon Queen, and is given the knowledge of the powerful artifacts that will reunite the shattered kingdoms into a single world. With this unity, however, the doorway will be opened for unthinkable evil to enter the kingdoms. "Dragon Queen" shares the exciting story of Y?vi?'s journey, filled with passion, adventure and trying challenges that test the young Queen's courage and loyalty.
Gibson maintains the plausibility of her fantasy novels, not only through authentic Celtic faerie tales, but also by adapting real historical events in her writing. Fans of modern role-playing games, such as Dungeons & Dragons and World of Warcraft will also detect the more modern fantastical influences in "Dragon Queen."
"My goal is to leave readers of any age with a smile, a sense of connection and satisfaction," says Gibson. "I would like them to walk away with a desire to return to the 'Ancient Mirrors' universe, just as they would an enjoyable vacation spot."
Readers who do long to return to the "Ancient Mirrors" universe can pick up a copy of "The Wrekening," the series' second novel, available now in local or online bookstores. "Damselflies," the third installment in the series will be available November 1, 2007.
About the Author
Jayel Gibson resides in Port Orford, Oregon. After teaching elementary school, she retired from education to devote herself to a full time writing career. Gibson is also the creator of the popular writers' workshop "From Brainstorm to Book and Beyond."
"Dragon Queen: An Ancient Mirrors Tale" (ISBN 978-1933538464, Synergy Books, 2007) can be purchased through local and online bookstores. For more information, visit http://www.ancientmirrors.com. Publicity contact: http://www.readerviews.com. Review copies available upon request.
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