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Keeper of the Wind is a wonderful magical realism story centering on the amazing adventure shared by three high school seniors.
After finding ancient artefacts while on their senior trip, Marcus, Olivia and Tims lives change irrevocably, They must contend with disembodied voices, mysterious menacing fog, people who should not be taken at face value and rethinking their entire worldview to incorporate a reality far different from anything they had ever imagined.
These three teens come from different ethnic and economic backgrounds making it even more difficult for some of them to revamp their ideology of how the world should operate.
Tim is Caucasian. Marcus is AfricanAmerican and Olivia is a Latina, Their backgrounds play heavily into the storys plotting and structure which adds believability to the overall story which contains fantastical elements that will dazzle your minds eye.
The artefacts that each teen finds assists each of them to help one another on their journey while deepening their bonds of trust and connection.
Their adventures bring them two new friends Professor Waters and Peter, a fledgling shaman, While the teens are not sure of either man initially it becomes clear as the story unfolds that all five of their fates are intertwined.
The Keeper of the Wind weaves a compelling story, Each of the main five characters face dangers that put each of their lives in jeopardy more than once! The author, Mark Shaw, does an excellent job of providing great focal characters that readers can fall in love with.
I know I did! Long ago, shamans on the side of good fought against the shamans on the side of evil.
The dark shamans wanted the objects their enemies possessed they particularly desired a staff called Wytobse, which could control the four winds.
Once the boy, Moki, used the staff to defeat the dark shamans, the chief of his tribe swore that they would hide the staff as well as other precious objects so that they could never be used for evil again.
But they would not stay hidden forever,
Three high school students, Tim, Marcus and Olivia, stumbled onto a cave during their camping trip, And in it were a few sacred objects: a crown of feathers, a wolf pelt/cloak, and a wooden staff, later to be revealed as Wytobse.
The trio of friends decide that they could make a decent sale via eBay and are later contacted by Professor Mitch Waters, who explains the truth about them.
Tim, Marcus and Olivia are in for more than they bargained for, . . and there are those descended from the dark shamans who soon know that the items they seek are no longer in hiding.
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This was a prize from an Indie Books Be Seen event, I forgot I had it on my kindle.
When I got round to reading it I found it a really enjoyable story, A tale for younger readers/teenagers,
This is a story of friendships across different cultures, a tale of ancient artifacts that have been found by a group of kids who want to flog them on ebay.
They realise after a time that maybe they are worth a whole lot more than they are asking,
Before they know it they are caught up in a world they never knew existed and come up against a man with dark evil intentions.
Well worth checking out. I started laughing at the beginning, it was incredible how these three teenagers were portrayed in such a way you could actually see them and think, “That is exactly how a teenager would act and talk.
” One of my favorite line in this book was “It aint Beyoncé, ” I literally laughed out loud,
The three teens, Marcus, Olivia and Tim, stumble upon ancient artifacts that will forever change their lives, Its incredible how Mark Shaw portrays the teen when they begin dealing with disembodied voices it was quite amazing the first time these three heard them.
Then to add to the mystery they are thrown into a situation of dealing with a mysterious menacing fog, Interesting yes but I cannot say any more about that so not to spoil any part of the story, They teens are compelled to examine their reality and embrace one that is extreme and unique from anything they imagined.
You have to read this one,loved it,
I really enjoyed this book, Mr. Shaw did some very thorough research and I always appreciate that, The characters were well rounded and likeable, I liked that not all the main characters were paired off with someone in the end,
There were plenty of witty comebacks to be had in this book, which I can never get enough of.
I was a bit surprised at some of the language that was used at first, but I got over it.
Overall, it was a good read, I felt sad when I came to the end, having made friends with all the characters, particularly Olivia, I hope Mr. Shaw ends up writing a sequel, Mark Shaw has produced a wonderful first book, It would have kept my young sons totally engaged from beginning to end, There were enough "bad" words to make them laugh out loud, but not so many I'd have restricted the book.
Kids hear these words every day and they would notice if they weren't present,
Mark managed to bring together multiple cultures in a beautiful way that emulates the melting pot of today's world with humor and dignity.
When three teens escape a class trip and discover ancient artifacts in a cave that is most certainly haunted by the spirits of tribal elders, the kids begin a journey to responsibility and adulthood.
Their journey touches on the first blush of young love, the wonders of the stories which many times mold our past to our present, and the courage required to enter a world that contains both good and bad adults.
All too soon, Olivia, Marcus and Tim discover the artifacts they intended to sell on Ebay are worth far more than they could even dream.
In fact, the direction of the world may be tied up in a simple crown of feathers, club, and animal skin.
Will they be up to the challenge of forces that have taken centuries to develop Is Professor Waters leading them to their destiny or death In all fairness, I know my sons at ageswould have rated this book as aStar effort and they would have begged for the next.
The Keeper of the Wind is a fun story with three very likable teenagers Tim, Marcus, and Olivia leading the charge.
About a third of the book deals with the boys' dating experiences and Olivia's good natured stints being the fifth wheel.
I enjoyed the humorous encounters the boys found themselves in with their love interests especially the awkward and totally relatable dinners with the girlfriends' parents.
Though I appreciated the comedy, at times I felt the plot development surrounding the artifacts the teens discovered and the grave danger they were in from possessing those artifacts took a back seat to the boys' love life and lost some of its urgency.
That said, when the good guys and bad guys who have the ability to morph into different animals do confront each other the battles are vivid and action packed.
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The Keeper of the Wind is a real page turner which will keep you riveted by a strong story line and engaging characters.
I stayed up late at night reading this novel it was very difficult to put down once I was immersed.
Shaw captures the teenage voice and behaviour perfectly with his three main protagonists their friendships, relationship issues and their daring is skilfully portrayed against a rare humour the dialogue is witty and, at times, endearing.
The fact that the teenagers come from different ethnic backgrounds is an affirmation of the multicultural melting pot of American culture.
And I must admit I really liked the fact that not everyone in the novel was involved in romantic relationships the female characters are feisty and independent which provides good role models for young women today.
The mix of native American history and fiction is a great combination, As I love history, I found the plot involving rare artefacts quite compelling, But, I think, my favourite parts were the elements of American culture we often don't get to see the kids from the hood are portrayed in a realistic but positive light.
This honest portrayal shows that Shaw really knows his stuff,
Not only does this book demand a sequel, it would translate well into a film,
Well done to Shaw for a memorable read! With all of the youthful and daring curiosity of normal teens, Marcus, Olivia and Tim “sort of” break camp rules and begin an adventure that will take them through caves, danger and a world of Native American spirits, legends and artifacts filled with the power to destroy or rescue the world.
Unaware of what lay ahead for them, one fateful fall, will open a cavern with ancient artifacts of power and each will connect with one of these three teens.
So, do they sell them on eBay Get them appraised and authenticated Show them to an expert in Native American culture Approached by a scholar only wishing to help and find more relics, the kids wonder if he can be trusted.
When another, darker entity comes forward and offers them hard cash for these finds, the adventure through history, time and realms begins as they must stand up to evil with the help of ancient warriors and their priceless finds.
Directed at a younger teen audience, the fantasy and sense of mystery surrounding The Keeper of the Wind is a fascinating leap out of reality and into a tale that feels magically real and exciting! Mark A.
Shaw has unleashed the power of his pen and creates a world that comes alive all around his readers, What better way to create future readers than to build a world a child or young adult can relate to while giving them the tools to enter into a realm of imagination and the ultimate battle between good and evil Face it, we all have dreamed of being a larger than life hero at one time or another, and The Keeper of the Wind lets us to that from the safety of our imagination.
Hopefully there is more coming from the rich well of Mr, Shaws mind, because I want to take another ride!
Publication Date: January,
Publisher: lillie Publishing
Genre: YA Fantasy/Adventure
Print Length:pages
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When a trio of high school seniors list three ancient artifacts for sale on eBay, professor and archeologist of native artifacts, Mitch Waters, believes he hit the jackpot.
But is he concerned more with historical preservation or his own fame and fortune
Author Mark A, Shaw brings together an unlikely yet entertaining trio of high school seniors, each of a different race and upbringing, who are separated from their senior class during a high school camping trip.
On their own in the wilderness, they come across three authentic artifacts in a hidden cave,
The events that unfold once they return to safety and attempt to sell their newfound treasures on eBay intersect modern with ancient worlds, superstition with truth, and trust with trickery.
In the tradition of childrens literature classics, The Keeper of the Wind takes readers on a magical and enthralling journey, along which three best friends learn the true meaning of friendship, teamwork, and perseverance.
This pageturning read introduces Mark A, Shaw as a powerful upandcoming young adult fiction novelist, leaving readers to wonder: Will there be a sequel
I have many book collections.
And every time I try to collect something special that would be the power of human inspiration, Finally, I got this book name as "The Keeper Of The Wind" is the great novel specially for teenagers, In this book every character that's designed by the author have created the same footprint at the point of the adventure.
The story focuses on three main characters, three friends Olivia, Marcus and Tim and their unexpected activities defined as adventure.
This is great fun and entertaining, though the author passed a message by this that teenagers can do everything and make the world changed if they wish.
I want to read more! When best friends Marcus, Olivia and Tim get separated from the rest of their group on a school trip, they could never have guessed what would come.
They follow their adventurous streak and discover powerful Native American artefacts, thought lost long ago,
This is a very sweet book, There's a lot of emphasis on being the person you want to be, regardless of your background and start in life.
The mutual respect, whether it is between friends between family or between a teen and adult it is always in a bright and positive light.
Shaw steers clear of many clichés of high school genres, It was refreshing to read about kids that actually get on with school, and look forward to college, There is only one incident of two guys not getting on, but it shows the importance of friendship and rising above such quarrels.
There are relationships, but again, there is a feeling of maturity and respect, they grow in a natural way throughout the book.
The story is from multiple points of view, and I don't just mean our main! Everyone gets an opinion, family, the wider group of friends, the native chief, the bad guy, his goons.
. . but once you get used to it, it flows smoothly and actually works well to give a wellrounded feel to the book.
There were a couple of points that I struggled with,
To start with, I felt there was a lot of exposition, which left very little to discover with some of the characters.
For example, we are told that Josette Tim's new girlfriend has trust issues because of an exboyfriend, This is done in the same paragraph as we are given a similar bio of Fatima Marcus' new girlfriend, and is done right before they are given their role in the story.
To be fair, once the back stories had all had their limelight in the first quarter of the book, the rest of it allowed you to start to connect for said characters, and was much smoother.
Have you all seen The Princess Bride I know, we all have, Stick with me, there's a reason You know where the grandad is reading the story, but breaks off to remind the little boy that something was or wasn't going to happen, or that soandso isn't really dead.
. . I kinda got that same feeling from the storytelling, that it could have been a grandad surrounded by his grandkids, telling them his favourite story.
Which is a good thing, believe me, I only mention it down here because there was one thing that nagged me.
There was a section where there's a pause in the storytelling to inform us that one character wasn't as up to speed with us.
But repeatedly.
And my final little niggle was that I was surprised that our trio of heroes didn't share with their friends or family, the fact that they'd
found something important, or that they were in trouble with some very dangerous people.
Ok, it could be for their own safety but during the scenes at school or with their girlfriends, there was no hint that they were preoccupied with their adventure.
It almost felt like two distinct stories in places,
So all in all, it was a good read, I enjoyed it, I think it's quite refreshing in many areas, It was a.out offor me, and I'll definitely be following the rest of the series, .