Book description
In a world of darkness, there is one who will bring light . . . On the
edge of a mystical border called the Limen, close to a beautiful
canal-laced city, a humble candlemaker rescues a child, whom he raises
as his apprentice. Years pass and the child s unusual talents are
revealed, the gentle art of candlemaking slowly transforming into
something far more sinister. Lingering in the shadows, enemies watch and
wait - a vengeful aristocrat, an exotic queen and the lethal creatures
known only as the Morte Whisperers. They hunger after the child s
ancient magic and will do anything to control it - betray, lie,
manipulate. Even murder. A story of intrigue, deadly magic and a love so
deep it transcends life itself. Associate Professor Karen Brooks is an
Honorary Research Fellow at the Centre for Critical and Cultural Studies
at the University of Queensland and has a PhD in cultural studies.
Renowned internationally for her work on popular culture, Karen is also
a dynamic and award-winning teacher. She is a weekly columnist for The
Courier Mail and an 'expert' on Channel 7's Sunrise and The Morning Show
and has appeared on 60 Minutes. She was also a regular on ABC's The
Einstein Factor as part of the Brains Trust. Author of the popular
Cassandra Klein quartet and Rifts through Quentaris, Karen's first
non-fiction book Consuming Innocence: Popular Culture and Our Children
was published in 2008 to rave reviews. In recognition of the public
debates she has stimulated and her academic and creative contributions
to Australian and global society, she is cited in Who's Who of
Australian Women 2007-2012, as well as Who's Who in th World. Karen has
a wonderful partner, Stephen, and two gorgeous children, Adam and
Caragh, and shares her house with her cuddly dogs and, occasionally, her
fabulous friends as well.
