"Call off the Search is a well-written multi-layered fantasy novel that most people will love, even those that normally don't read fantasy, but love a good drama with realistic characters. " -- Kirkus Reviews"An excellent fantasy novel with a very fresh approach to the genre. I was most impressed with this author's ability to draw you into her storytelling. Filled with interesting characters and places make this book a wonderful read! Fantasy at its best! -- Daily Telegraph"So relevant to our own world and our own days, this story presents us with Sulla and her and her people's struggle to survive, not only as people but as a race. Hunted down and brutally slaughtered because of their ability to turn into animals, not to mention their slightly different appearance, they seem to be facing the same challenges and dilemmas so many of so-called 'minorities' around our world face." -- Vine Voice ReviewerWhat if you're the last of your kind? What if you're so different you had to hide? Hide from people responsible for the annihilation of your kind? Would you be safe, ever? And in the end, could you forgive?For Sula, it's not that easy. She possesses superpowers of which humans can only dream, but she has one fatal weakness--one which led to the downfall of her people, the comyentis...Jealous of their ability to merge their minds with animals to instill their abilities, people sought her kind out and destroyed them. After living a life in hiding, years searching for others of her kind, Sula faces a difficult choice. With not just her own life but her whole species' held precariously within her hands, she feels the weight of her responsibility. Will she be able to overcome her aversion to humans to save her species from total annihilation? And what else is in store for her? Will she follow her head or her heart?'Call Off The Search', Book One in the supernatural fantasy Comyenti Series, follows Sula as she fights for her family, her female lover, her hopes, her freedom, and the very existence of her species. The dramatic sequel, 'Children Of The Sun' is also out on e-book and in paperback."A well-paced, interesting fantasy story with a female lead who is strong, not necessarily in a physical/aggressive man's definition of strong, but is able to deal with difficult situations intelligently, without resorting to violence. A refreshing change." ~Simon Wheeler, author of Happy Juice"The author combines magic and mythology with aplomb while providing us with a unique allegory with its own distinct dialogue" ~John R. Dizon, author of SxteamtownBest for readers above age 15
NATASJA HELLENTHAL is not human. She is a novelist, eco-warrior, animal lover (and thus vegan). Her interests include reading the best books, poetry, space and science, nature and art, and outdoor activities such as hiking, organic gardening, swimming in the sea, paddle-boarding and cycling. She lives in the Pyrenees, South of France with her half Greek/half Welsh girlfriend and three rescued cats and she co-parents two adopted children.
She writes witty, speculative fiction that entertain people but at the same time makes them think. Her work has been described as 'thought-provoking'. Her writing is about change, freedom, advocating for lgbt equality and animal welfare.
In her writing she also deals with big psychological and ethical themes and struggles of life such as death, love and loss, abuse and the consequences of our actions. She tries to build strong characters as realistic as possible, for even though the genre is Fantasy she wants people to feel connected with her heroes and villains as they would with their real life people.
'The Queen's Curse' was her debut novel and has been an international Best-Seller.
She is influenced by writers such as Tanith Lee, Kahlil Gibran, Patricia McKillip and Hermann Hesse.
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