The Lantern Keepers of Starhollow (eBook)
173 Seiten
Publishdrive (Verlag)
978-0-00-068273-4 (ISBN)
In the hushed realm of Starhollow, the sun is a forgotten myth, replaced by the soft glow of intricately carved lanterns fueled by the luminescent flora of the Whisperwood. These lanterns, tended by revered Keepers, are the heart of the village, a fragile shield against the encroaching shadows. Here, the balance between light and dark is not a battle, but a delicate dance.
Neve Blackwood, haunted by the loss of her grandmother, the village's most celebrated Lantern Keeper, now carries the heavy mantle of her legacy. Each day, she tends the lanterns, her touch a silent conversation with the light, a desperate attempt to hold back the whispering darkness. But fear gnaws at her, a fear mirrored in the shadows that flicker at the edge of the lantern's glow. Ember, a mischievous fire-sprite perched on Neve's shoulder, is a spark of defiance against the gloom, a constant source of comfort and courage.
The arrival of Silas Alder, a traveler with eyes like the twilight sky, shatters Starhollow's quiet routine. He speaks of lost stars, constellations swallowed by the encroaching dusk, and of the Lumina Wells, a mythical place rumored to hold the key to their return. His quest ignites a spark of hope in Neve, a yearning to honor her grandmother and restore the celestial tapestry to Starhollow's sky.
Together, Neve, Silas, and Ember venture into the Whisperwood, a labyrinth of ancient trees and glowing moss. This is not the menacing forest of village tales, but a realm of subtle wonders, inhabited by shadow-dwelling creatures whose existence is interwoven with the twilight. Guided by Ember's innate connection to the forest's magic, Neve's fear begins to transform into understanding.
Their journey is threatened by the Gloombringers, a secretive organization that reveres the encroaching dusk. They see Silas as a harbinger of chaos and Neve as a pawn in his dangerous game. Led by the enigmatic Nightweaver, they operate from the depths of Evergloom, determined to prevent Silas from reaching the Lumina Wells. Their whispers of doubt and illusions woven into the twilight become a constant pressure against Neve and Silas's quest. Even Neve's childhood friend, Maris, falls under their sway, a heartbreaking illustration of the shadows' seductive power.
| Erscheint lt. Verlag | 12.12.2024 |
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| Sprache | englisch |
| Themenwelt | Literatur ► Fantasy / Science Fiction ► Fantasy |
| ISBN-10 | 0-00-068273-X / 000068273X |
| ISBN-13 | 978-0-00-068273-4 / 9780000682734 |
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