DarkStar - Paperback

by Carol J. Hansen (Author)

An ancient obligation... A reluctant wizard who despises having it forced upon him.... A mystical romance full of passion, mystery and intrigue... A conflicting power struggle haunting two magical brothers..... DARKSTAR...the epic begins. The powerful Warshaw Wizardry threatens extinction when Ayden, its disloyal heir, is banned and his younger brother, seventeen year old, Alec, is expected to resume their grandfather's position as Grand Wizard of Warwickshire. Alec is reluctantly thrown into an unseen magical world where he detests the painful powers he begins receiving. Disillusioned and in danger, he is sent to live with a trusted uncle and he is baffled by an unusual attraction to acquaintance, sixteen year old Amrie. Intrigued by his British background, Amrie's life dangerously intertwines with Alec's as she witnesses his struggles with peculiar powers and as they try to figure out their strange but definite connection. Amrie's mysterious dreams, a gift from her dying grandfather and Alec's family crest seem to be the links that bond them together. DARKSTAR will have readers feeling the frustration of an ancient wizard and anticipating a romance between Alec and Amrie as well as the conflicting power struggle haunting two magical brothers. Will Amrie entice Alec to use the powers he despises? Will Alec accept the wizardry ... or will the Mysticryss cease to exist? DarkStar is the first novel of a trilogy and it's conclusion will leave readers greatly anticipating the second of the series; Wizard.

Author Biography

Carol J. Hansen has always had a passion for reading and her intrigue with the mystical aspects of life, whether real or fantasy, are what motivated her to write DarkStar, her first novel. Setting and accomplishing goals are a big part of Carol's life and DarkStar is the result of her latest goal. The strength in her story comes from her understanding of what the youth like and how they think. Raising three children, being active with and observing the youth for many years gives her an advantage as she has the ability to combine her knowledge with a vivid imagination and come up with a believable fantasy laced with mystery, gripping drama and an unforgettable love story. Carol has worked in the cosmetology industry as a stylist, educator and salon owner for over thirty years and enjoys it immensely. She loves traveling and anything that has to do with the outdoors, especially camping and riding four wheelers. The most important aspect of her life is her family and she resides in Utah with her husband and has three married children and six beautiful grandchildren. DarkStar is the first novel of a trilogy and the epic will continue in the much anticipated; Wizard.