Kandide and the Secret of the Mists: The Calabiyau Chronicles-book 1 - Softcover

Diana S. Zimmerman

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0979432820 ISBN 13: 9780979432828

Publisher: Noesis Publishing, 2008

Synopsis

What if everything you loved was suddenly taken away . . .

And everything you feared became your only hope?

Still a teen in human years, Kandide is spoiled, vain, and the personification of perfection. She is also heir to the throne of Calabiyau and keeper of The Gift, the key to survival for all Fae. When a tragic accident leaves her less than perfect, her own mother casts her away to a treacherous world where strange beasts roam the dark, lifeless forest and even stranger Fae rule the land. Kandide must battle hideous creatures, as well as her own internal repulsion for the 'Imperfects' she is now like, if she is to survive. But these are just the beginning of her troubles; within Calabiyau, a presence far more deadly emerges. Joined by her prankster brother, Teren, her tomboy sister, Tara, and a group of misfit Imperfects, the Fae Princess must challenge the darkest of creatures to face an evil worse than any she could have imagined if she is to save the very Fae who sent her away. Calabiyau will forever change, or will it?

Praise for Kandide: 'Kandide gives its readers one captivating, enthralling adventure after another.' --S. Earl Statler, critic correspondent, The Los Angeles Newspaper Group

'Kandide is pure magic!' --Lance Burton, internationally acclaimed magician

'Mixing adventure and fantasy with life lessons is making Kandide and the Secret of the Mists a favorite in my class for two years in a row. We were lucky to read it in pre-publication. Now, this year's students are REALLY enjoying Kandide. . .' --Jeff Smith, teacher, Sable Point Elementary School, Florida

'Throughout my career, I've traveled everywhere and I've seen a lot of magic. Kandide's world is without a doubt one of the most magical places I've ever visited, and I can't wait to go back'--Cyril Takayama, International Magic Star and Magic Castle Magician on the Year

About this title

About the Author

Vanishing avocados, mega-million dollar conferences, haute couture jewels, and mysterious beings--all part of Diana S. Zimmerman's amazing life. Like her fantasy adventure novels, Diana's role in the performing arts, as well as the business world, transcends the ordinary. She has been a performer, entrepreneur, writer, and businesswoman since the age of eight, when she invested all of her resources into a small magic trick. Emerging as the 'World's Foremost Lady Magician' and starring in her own television show, Diana segued into the corporate world as a motivational speaker, as well as a magical spokesperson for companies as diverse as Ore Ida and the Avocado Advisory Board. Today, she is a journalist for the haute couture jewelry industry, an author, and President and CEO of CMS Communications, Intl., a marketing communications/event production agency whose clients rank among the Fortune 500. She has also co-authored a business book called Tactical Abyss, and owns one of the largest collections of Faery art with pieces dating back to the 1700s.

Edition details

• Publisher: Noesis Publishing
• Publication date: 2008
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0979432820
• ISBN 13: 9780979432828
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 288