The Secret of Skara Vhore

The Secret of Skara Vhore

by JenniferM.Calder (Author)

Synopsis

Katie is a lost and troubled teenager who is claimed by distant, unknown relatives and is dispatched to a remote Scottish island. Distrustful of the world, she slowly accepts the friendship of perceptive Morag, mischievous Robbie and the reticent Kirig, a strange boy who lives in the hills. But sinister and ghostly events threaten them as past time spills into the present. Katie bravely struggles to uncover her forgotten history but then is asked to risk the lives of those she loves in order to battle against the forces of chaos and fulfil her destiny. The Secret of Skara Vhore is the first in a gripping fantasy trilogy that details the battle between good and evil, as well as the loyalty among friends. Set in the highlands of Scotland, this book will appeal to teenagers interested in dark supernatural fiction.

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Format: Paperback
Pages: 352
Publisher: Matador
Published: 28 Nov 2015

ISBN 10: 1784624063
ISBN 13: 9781784624064
Children’s book age: 12+ Years

Media Reviews
From the first line, the reader is engaged. Jennifer is a writer of real promise. -- Anne Zouroudi
I was totally gripped ... I couldn't wait to find out what happened in the end, nor was I disappointed when I got there. -- Fiona Courtenay-Thompson
Author Bio
Jennifer M Calder studied English Language and Literature at Edinburgh University and her expertise lies in the field of children's literacy having taught English and Special Needs in primary and secondary schools. During her time as a full-time mother she wrote for her own children. She has moved home to the Scottish Highlands to focus on her writing. The Secret of Skara Vhore is her debut novel.