Tell City - Couverture souple

Boyd, Kaylin R

 
9781945182075: Tell City

Synopsis

Welcome to Tell City...

In search of answers, Charles abandons his ordinary life in Houston, propelled by a haunting prophetic dream that dances on the edge of sanity. Hitchhiking to Tell City, Indiana, he yearns for reassurance that he isn't as delusional as his girlfriend claims, and that his dream carries a profound meaning.

Along the way, he meets a mysterious woman who insists she knows not the man he is, but the man he is destined to become. She assures him that he is on a path toward a greater purpose. Yet, it is only upon arriving in the charming Midwest town and encountering a psychic named Desiree that the true nature of his destiny begins to unravel.

Tell City conceals a remarkable secret: it is the last refuge of the Oracle, hidden in a place only accessible to those who have journeyed before. This Oracle, speaking through its blind priest, offers cryptic prophecies that have been beckoning Charles through his dreams. But the wisdom it reveals comes at a harrowing cost.

As Charles delves deeper into the town's mysteries, he uncovers the hidden pasts of those around him-and his own-and realizes that the fate of humanity hangs in the balance. A divine storm looms on the horizon, swelling the Ohio River and threatening the citizens of Tell City. Charles is thrust into an epic battle between gods and mortals, all vying for the Oracle and the future of the Earth.

In this whirlwind of visions and magic, he encounters an eccentric chain-smoking Mrs. Claus, a fierce Valkyrie, and cunning shapeshifters, all united in their quest to thwart the invading deities. With time slipping away and the floodwaters rising, Charles and his newfound allies must decipher the Oracle's prophecies and confront their own pasts to avert catastrophe.

Blending dark fantasy with rich folklore and myth, Tell City is a mesmerizing coming-of-age tale that challenges perceptions of small-town America and the dreams that shape our lives. Prepare to be enthralled by this eerie narrative that will leave you questioning the very fabric of reality and the power of destiny.

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À propos de l?auteur

Kaylin R. Boyd is a fantasy author of short fiction, novels, comics, and stage plays. Her works include the book series The Netherworlds, along with the comic series of the same name, and her debut novel Tell City. She was born and raised in the Midwest and lives there still in a house in the woods.

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9780692159330: Tell City

Edition présentée

ISBN 10 :  0692159339 ISBN 13 :  9780692159330
Editeur : Boyd's Books LLC, 2018
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