The Godling: A Novel of Masalay

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Masalay: such an ancient and captivating place. Perfect for a tropical vacation — until Callie's mishaps leave her stranded in the remote and war-torn north. Strange urges slowly emerge, drawing her to a lake that Masalayans say is infinitely deep. Drawing her finally to Rika, a man with the same mysterious urges. What follows is dizzily sensual and painfully brief. When Callie wakes, she is entirely alone but for the baby inside her. Determined to find Rika — while also maintaining independence from his clutching family — she must rely on wits, decency, and the help of a Masalayan boy who is even more lost. As Callie struggles to find her direction, a frail librarian in the holy city of Liashe receives a mysterious letter. It tells of a child’s macabre disappearance, a forbidden field that has burst into eerie bloom, a mad woman murmuring a long-forgotten name. Guided by the books of an extinct cult, Brother Carodai arrives at a heretical conclusion: somewhere in Masalay, a Godling has been conceived. Carodai will need to find this dangerously blessed woman while outwitting rebels, his own church, and a primal evil that has risen to stalk the Godling. With tenderness, humor, and swift storytelling, The Godling brings to life a world of powerful characters: There is Carodai’s loyal but acid-tongued assistant who wants nothing to do with heresies. The brilliant and charismatic rebel leader who would use the Godling as a weapon. And the former child soldier who will become Callie’s one true friend and protector. And, through it all, there is Masalay — unique, beautiful, and achingly real. This is the debut novel from author CK Collins. Read a free excerpt at www.thegodling.com and find links to online retailers where you can purchase the e-book.