Synopses & Reviews
Synopsis
"Breathtaking and captivating--an epic adventure "
--Leslie K. Barry, bestselling author With Scourge threatening to wipe out Olde Earth, a young peasant finds that he must battle a murderous tyrant in order to save himself, his country, and the woman he loves.
Geoffrey, a young man of noble birth, is horribly disfigured as a child when his parents are murdered. On the verge of starvation, Geoffrey decides to reclaim his inheritance.
But things are not what they seem, and Geoffrey--fleeing for his life--must figure out who his true friends are before the woman he loves is forced to make the ultimate sacrifice...
"A wonderful story that takes you through every emotion imaginable "
--Greg Gilpin, American composer & conductor
Synopsis
Shows young people that magic, sorcery, and super-powers are not required to succeed As though pulled from today's headlines, the eponymous title Scourge is a highly contagious and deadly disease Will appeal to fans of George R.R. Martin who prefer a medieval adventure story with a "PG-13" rating Fosters the concept that inward qualities eclipse outward appearances Honestly explores the challenges of being different in a world that prizes conformity Demonstrates that coming to terms with one's heritage--while sometimes costly--is ultimately freeing This coming-of-age story illustrates that the journey to self-acceptance is often painful Emphasizes the sine qua non of being true to oneself