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    “Schism” & “The Hanging Tree”, by Michael Phillip Cash | Book Spotlight

    Bianca SchulzeBy Bianca Schulze2 Mins Read General
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    Book Spotlight: “Schism” & “The Hanging Tree”
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        Schism
        About Schism

        On the planet Darracia, an ever-widening social gap between its inhabitants is causing turmoil that is fracturing a once peaceful world. Struggling with his identity, nineteen year old Prince V’sair must harness the power of the elusive Fireblade, the secret to a warrior’s heart, in order to overcome his uncle Staf Nuen’s lust for supremacy. Will the energy of the Elements guide the young prince to his true destiny or will Staf Nuen conquer Darracia? After the success of his first three books (Brood X, Stillwell, and The Hanging Tree) Michael is fulfilling a dream and creating his own epic fantasy world. Schism: The Battle for Darracia is the first book in a planned series.

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        [A]n engaging tale with a big bang ending that leaves you thankful it is the beginning of a series.—The Children’s Book Review

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        About The Hanging Tree

        Seventeen year old Arielle is at a crossroads in her life. Disenchanted with her father, she is testing the boundaries of his trust by dating someone he does not approve. Under the moonlit sky in Long Island, Arielle and her boyfriend meet beneath the infamous hanging tree. The couple’s destiny is rooted to the five spirits in the tree whose lives and deaths are determined by an ancient curse. Will her future be determined by the past or will Arielle’s choices alter the course of her life?

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        [Re]aders looking for a quick and engaging read will devour this story and savor the complex reactions that it is sure to induce.—The Children’s Book Review

        The Hanging Tree Book
        About the Author

        Born and raised on Long Island, Michael has always had a love for horror, thriller, paranormal, science fiction, fantasy and self-help. Earning a degree in English and an MBA, he has worked various jobs before settling into being a full-time author. Michael currently resides on Long Island with his wife and children. Visit: michaelphillipcash.com

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        Bianca Schulze is the founder of The Children’s Book Review. She is a reader, reviewer, mother and children’s book lover. She also has a decade’s worth of experience working with children in the great outdoors. Combined with her love of books and experience as a children’s specialist bookseller, the goal is to share her passion for children’s literature to grow readers. Born and raised in Sydney, Australia, she now lives with her husband and three children near Boulder, Colorado.

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        1. Bianca Schulze on February 9, 2014 9:02 pm

          Congratulations to E. Harris, V. Martinisi, G. Wilson, A. Smith and I. Menge! you each have a set of these thrilling books coming your way. Enjoy!

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