Serafina and the Twisted Staff (the Serafina Series Book 2) - by Robert Beatty (Paperback)
Similar Products
Products of same category from the store
All
Product info
<p/><br></br><p><b> About the Book </b></p></br></br>Serafina's defeat of the Man in the Black Cloak has brought her out of the shadows. But when a mysterious series of attacks test Serafina's role as Biltmore's protector, she finds herself torn from the side of her best friend and only ally, Braeden Vanderbilt.<p/><br></br><p><b> Book Synopsis </b></p></br></br><p><b>A <i>NEW YORK TIMES </i>BEST-SELLING SERIES</b></p><p><b><i>Beatty continues to build a fascinating magical world, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Biltmore Estate developing beyond mere settings into characters themselves. Each place reveals history and clues to Serafina's life and those of other gifted, mysterious beings. Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.</i></b>--Kirkus, starred review<b>.</b></p><p>Serafina's defeat of the Man in the Black Cloak has brought her out of the shadows and into the daylight realm of her home, Biltmore Estate. Every night she visits her mother in the forest, eager to learn the ways of the catamount. But Serafina finds herself caught between her two worlds: she's too wild for Biltmore's beautifully dressed ladies and formal customs, and too human to fully join her kin. </p><p>When a mysterious series of attacks test Serafina's role as Biltmore's protector, she finds herself torn from the side of her best friend and only ally, Braeden Vanderbilt. Heartbroken, she flees.</p><p>Deep in the forest, Serafina comes face-to-face with the evil infecting Biltmore--and discovers its reach is far greater than she'd ever imagined. All the humans and creatures of the Blue Ridge Mountains are in terrible danger. For Serafina to defeat this new evil before it engulfs her beloved home, she must search deep inside herself and embrace the destiny that has always awaited her.</p><b>Read the whole series!</b><ul><li><b>Serafina and the Black Cloak (book 1)</b></li><li><b>Serafina and the Twisted Staff (book 2)</b></li><li><b>Serafina and the Splintered Heart (book 3)</b></li><li><b>Serafina and the Seven Stars (book 4)</b></li></ul><p/><br></br><p><b> Review Quotes </b></p></br></br><br><b>PRAISE FOR SERAFINA AND THE BLACK CLOAK</b> <p/>The vast estate with a haunted past and a creepy present makes for an atmospheric setting, and Serafina's multiple narrow escapes from her enemy are absolutely thrilling. Serafina herself is an enchanting heroine, brave and determined, and her attraction to the dark forest adds another layer of suspense and mystery.--<i><b>BCCB</b></i><br><br>*Beatty continues to build a fascinating magical world, the Blue Ridge Mountains and Biltmore Estate developing beyond mere settings into characters themselves. Each place reveals history and clues to Serafina's life and those of other gifted, mysterious beings. Even better than its predecessor, a sequel that delivers nonstop thrills from beginning to end.--<i><b>Kirkus, starred review</b></i><br><br>The characterization is solid, and the powerful imagery that made the first installment such a success is more consistent here. Readers who enjoyed the first novel will not be disappointed in this continuation and will anxiously await the next exciting adventure... Eerie gothic imagery, a ferociously scrappy heroine, and an elegant setting combine seamlessly to create a captivating mystery that will be well received by fans.--<i><b>School Library Journal</b></i><br><p/><br></br><p><b> About the Author </b></p></br></br><b>Robert Beatt</b>y lives in the mountains of Asheville, North Carolina, with his wife and three daughters. He writes full-time now, but in his past lives he was one of the pioneers of cloud computing, the founder/CEO of Plex Systems, the co-founder of Beatty Robotics, and the CTO and chairman of<i>Narrative</i>magazine. Visit him online at www.robert-beatty.com.<p></p>
Price History
Price Archive shows prices from various stores, lets you see history and find the cheapest. There is no actual sale on the website. For all support, inquiry and suggestion messagescommunication@pricearchive.us