Souls of Aredyrah 3 - The Taking of the Dawn
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Tenzy (TIN-zee)—Jecta. Deceased. Was the daughter of a Memory Keeper and the sister of Nannaven. Was imprisoned by the Priestess to interpret forbidden texts.
Torin (TORE-un)—Shell Seeker. Older brother of Jensa and Kerrik.
Uaine (EW-ane)—Chieftain of the Sandrights Clan; Olwyn’s father.
Unnamed One—Person spoken of in the Prophecy. Depending on the interpretation, he can be either savior or threat. Once believed to be Reiv. Now believed to be Dayn.
Vania (VAN-yuh)—of the Aerie clan; wife of Haskel; mother of Eyan.
Vestry—the political and religious council of Kiradyn.
Whyn (Win)—Tearian. Fraternal twin brother of Ruairi. King of Tearia. Son of King Sedric and Queen Isola (deceased.) Former husband of Cinnia (deceased.)
Will of Agneis—The Tearian term that refers to the custom of killing infants who are not considered pure.
Yustes (YOU-stus)—Religious Elder of the Shell Seekers.
Zared (ZARE-ud)—Kiradyn; member of the Vestry who has been promised the hand of Falyn.
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About the Author
Tracy A. Akers is both a teacher and an author. She grew up in Arlington, Texas, but currently lives in the rolling hills of Pasco County, Florida. She graduated from the University of South Florida with a degree in Education, and has taught in both public and private schools. She currently divides her time between teaching, writing, lecturing, and spending time with her family.
Ms. Akers has won numerous awards for her Souls of Aredyrah Series, and was acknowledged for her contribution to young adult literature by the Governor of Florida during the 2008 Florida Heritage Month Awards Ceremony. Books One and Two of the Aredyrah Series are included in the Florida Department of Education’s 2008 Just Read Families Recommended Summer Reading List. In addition, Ms. Akers has been an invited guest author at major book events and writers’ conferences, a panelist at fantasy and science fiction conventions, and was a member of the steering committee for Celebration of the Story, a literary event held at Saint Leo University.
As an active participant in the Florida Writers Association, Ms. Akers helped develop and lead writers groups for both adults and young writers. She is frequently invited to speak at middle schools and high schools, and works every day to incorporate her passion for story telling into the classroom setting.
The Souls of Aredyrah Series is Ms. Akers’ first series of novels for young adults.
For character illustrations and additional information about the series, please visit her website at www.soulsofaredyrah.com.
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Table of Contents
MAP OF AREDRYAH
Map of Aredyrah
Chapter 1. Oblivion
Chapter 2. Jewel of the Valley
Chapter 3. Darkening Shadows
Chapter 4. Eye to Eye
Chapter 5. Hope Springs Eternal
Chapter 6. Sins of the Father
Chapter 7. Affairs of the Heart
Chapter 8. Great Expectations
Chapter 9. The Big Shell
Chapter 10. Guilty Secrets
Chapter 11. The Torch
Chapter 12. Concerns of the World
Chapter 13. Muddy Waters
Chapter 14. Open Wounds
Chapter 15. Wading In
Chapter 16. Three Days
Chapter 17. Dual Identities
Chapter 18. United We Stand, United We Fall
Chapter 19. War Play
Chapter 20. The Writing on the Walls
Chapter 21. The Gathering
Chapter 22. Circle of Stones
Chapter 23. The Plenum of Four
Chapter 24. The Dance
Chapter 25. Against the Wall
Chapter 26. Divination
Chapter 27. Grounded
Chapter 28. Into the Black
Chapter 29. Inch by Inch
Chapter 30. Dark Savior
Chapter 31. Passage
Chapter 32. Peaks and Valleys
Chapter 33. Into the Pit
Chapter 34. Betrayal
Chapter 35. Across the Divide
Chapter 37. Dangers in the Night
Chapter 38. Demon on the Mountain
Chapter 39. Seeing the Light
Chapter 40. Race for Time
Chapter 41. Fire and Brimstone
Chapter 42. Lost
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