Minimize
D.K. Reed
eBook
(Purple Finch Press, Nov. 19, 2017)
In Book Two of The Stones of Bothynus trilogy, Minimize, the Greene sisters’ escapades continue. This time it’s Annie, Red’s younger sister, whose life is changed by new experiences made possible by the Stones of Bothynus.Fifteen-year-old Annie is bold, curious, and possibly in over her head when she “borrows” a device that Uncle Alistair brilliantly crafted from ancient and powerful artifact dust from the Stones of Bothynus. Using the device, she shrinks herself to explore a hidden cave behind a waterfall on her grandmother’s Smoky Mountain farm. After glimpsing an angelic being in the cave she works feverishly to decipher ancient writings copied from the cave wall. Intrigued and awed she discovers that the writings reveal a half-angel’s world of pain and longing and strives to learn more.Minimize continues the sci-fi/fantasy adventures of the Greene family as they become more deeply enmeshed in adventure, this time in the angel realm. “An original story that entices the reader with a wonderful mix of reality and fantasy. Highly recommended.” Columbia Review Hailed as “genuinely moving” with “appealing characters and an action-packed plot. D.K. Reed’s second novel is a must read.” Kirkus ReviewsPraise for Snap to Grid: “Thrills, suspense and passion. A promising debut that delivers appealing characters and an intriguing combination of science and mysticism.” Kirkus Reviews“An engaging, thrilling story, angels and spirits, the inspired beauty of the supernatural world, and the tensions between good and evil. A thoughtful, intriguing novel that will stay with you long after the final page and create great anticipation for the next installment in the series. Highly recommended!” Columbia Review“This book had me captivated from the start. A really great book that is filled with many amazing moments and will leave the reader wanting more.” Litpick Review