The Abode - Paperback

by Patricia Mather Parker (Author)

Imagine the life of a child trapped into living where no laughing, singing, or touching is allowed.

In a cold, rundown building known as the Abode, a dozen children live under constant watch. Every movement is monitored. Every behavior controlled. A rigid set of rules governs their lives, and punishment for disobedience is severe. Escape feels impossible.

Molly has known nothing else.

Hungry, cold, and silenced, she survives day by day until a sudden glimpse of something different appears. A chance. A possibility. A way out.

But escaping the Abode may come at a cost she cannot yet understand.

The Abode is a magical coming-of-age fantasy filled with dragons, pirates, an evil brother, and a journey of courage two girls never knew they possessed.

Book 1 of The Wingsong Trilogy, this adventure continues in The Ice Dragon's Daughter and Behold the Dragons.

Author Biography

I've always been afraid of the dark. As a child, I was certain I knew where the monsters in my closet hid, so I didn't go in there after sunset. Nothing much has changed over the years. I don't have the same closet anymore, but there are always new closets, shower curtains hiding whatever's lurking in the tub, dark hallways, noises in the night, and, well, darkness. Maybe that's why I've always been drawn to fantasy. All of that braving of the darkness in spite of monsters, evil wizards, huge dark chasms ... and the heroes almost always start out as regular folks (Harry and Hermione, Frodo, Katniss Everdeen, Buffy). Fantasy stories scare me, thrill me, teach me, and give me hope. Most importantly they entertain me. I hope The Abode will entertain you as well. Perhaps, if you're like me, some of your fear of the dark will dissipate after reading this book. I hope so. So, find your wingsong, keep your dragon fire burning, and enjoy! Contact me at www.patriciamatherparker.com or Tweet @pmparker6.