Elleson

by Misha McCorkle

It’s such a thrill to see a manuscript I helped critique transform into a beautiful novel. I have to admit that its content and grammar didn’t need much polishing when I proofed it. Misha is a master with words and gifted with an incredible imagination for realm building. We’re so blessed that she’s a member of our Storyteller Squad. Her critiques of our chapters are always spot on and encouraging.

Elleson follows the story of two teens, Daisy and Brogan, who build a unique friendship after they meet in a small Colorado town. Brogan, hailing from New York City, loved his life until his father transferred to Seoul and sent him to live with his grandparents. Even with his city slicker ways, Brogan adapts better to Layton High School than Daisy, who suffers from a painful hip injury and facial scarring caused by a car accident.

Daisy hates daytime and longs for the night when she can go to bed and dream. As long as she can remember, her dreams have taken her to another world—one in which she’s healthy and beautiful. In her dreams, she scales walls and recovers magical daggers. But each morning, the sun rises and she’s the same old Daisy who buries herself in books.

Shortly after Daisy and Brogan meet at church, strange occurrences unsettle them. Brogan observes Daisy almost merge into a museum painting. Later the same day, they fall into a dark room full of frightening whispers. The next morning, Daisy disappears. Brogan is certain that whatever tried to hold them captive in the dark room has taken Daisy, and he sets out to find her.

At this point, Misha’s imagination soars. Readers are taken into another world, Elleson, packed with amazing settings, ethereal characters, and wild plot twists. Throughout it all, she weaves in lessons from the Eternal One. I love how she offers a Christian message without being overt. I recommend this fantasy to males and females ages 13-17. It’s available in paperback and digitally on Amazon.

I’m always on the lookout for great fantasies. Have you read one recently that you’d like to share with our readers?