In this fantasy-adventure story, David, 13 years old, and his 10 year old sister Jessica have been sent to their grandparents' farm in BC's Cariboo region. Their parents have recently separated and both children are in need of a rest and healing. Soon after their arrival, Grandpa shows them a very special book "a large, ancient-looking book," with a lock. Inside the book is a "picture of two children standing on a path in the middle of a dark and misty forest." Underneath are the cryptic worlds: WHEN LOST IN THE MYSTERIOUS FOREST THROUGH ENEMY LAND HE RIDES CALL FOR HIM AND HE WILL BE THE LIGHT WHERE DARKNESS HIDES. On the other page is the picture of a man surrounded by brightness, astride a beautiful white horse. As the children gaze upon this picture, they are suddenly transported to the land of Antoch, on a distant planet, where an evil king has taken over the land. The children are then enlisted to assist "The Ryder" to take back the kingdom for Himself and restore peace, love, and harmony to His people.
Author Biography:
Storyteller, Published Author, Artist, and Filmmaker. Carrie's interest in the arts began as a young girl. An imaginative child, she loved to draw, read, write and listen to stories. Their 3 room school library consisted of a mere three short shelves of books, not nearly enough to satisfy her need for creative reading and storytelling. After school Carrie would often run home to sit down beside their old fashioned, console radio and listen to Aunt Ollie - a half hour program where Aunt Ollie read fables, mysteries and other delightful tales. Carrie's passion for storytelling and desire to create continued after marriage and children. She took several writing courses as well as pursuing painting, drawing and film making. She writes for both adults and children, fantasy and adventure being her favorite. Carrie is an ordained minister and has a M.Min (Professional Writer) and D.Min (Fine Arts and Media). Her author's website is at http: //www.carriewachsmann.com/blog Newfies to the Rescue, 2000, Tales of the Newfoundland Dog. Chuzzle's Incredible Journey, 2011, co-authored (daughter). Treasure Trap, a sequel to The Ryder, is in process. Roadblocks to Hell, 2015 A Story of Redemption http: //roadblockstohell.com Published Author: Roadblocks to Hell, 2015 A Story of Redemption http: //roadblockstohell.com, The Ryder; A Fantasy Adventure, http: //theryder.wordpress.com Newfies to the Rescue; Tales of the Newfoundland Dog, Chuzzle's Incredible Journey, Hope for the Disabled Child. Film producer and co-writer: Military Miracles (Writer/producer - Win Wachsmann) Out of the Ruins. (Writer/producer - Win Wachsmann) Writer, producer, director for short animated film: What Child is This? (Win Wachsmann cinematography/sound) Where's Christmas? Blogger: http: //nuggetsofgold.wordpress.com Artist: http: //wachsmannstudios.com/, http: //carriewachsmann.myartchannel.com, Awards: Emerging Artist Award - Abbotsford Arty Awards 2010 Art Shows: Rev Dr. Carrie Wachsmann D Min
