They call me Nightwalker Ronnie van der Weide Book
by Ronnie van der Weide

Book Comments & Discussion

smokyMay 2012

I`m the mother of the author, but besides that, and also not an afficionado of "Fantasy" type books, I realy got gripped by this story. The characters are everyday sorts, the settings are what we all see in our imaginations, the history built-into the story is ancient lores of lost knowledge, and still part of European culture, carried out in modern day festivals. Much research was undertaken so as not to deviate from the cultural legends, yet to blend them into a surreal world we all hope to find in those times we sit and meditate alone when the mists of winter curl around the lamp-posts and snow deadens the nights, and the ancient apple trees in lost orchards harbour secrets unknown to the "common" folk, but reveal themselves to a lone "nightwalker".

I actually had tears in my eyes at one point ..... despite the merriment, when tragedy strikes.

I hope my son finds the time to write a sequel to this book - the characters have more living to do...........!

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Storyline

Medieval knights, Elves, Wizards and Sorceresses are far from the everyday thoughts of fifteen-year-old Jim until an encounter in the early hours turns into the discovery of a strange and enticing world. A world that has always been there, only hidden from human eyes since we turned on its inhabitants during the dark ages of our past, denying their existence and hunting them down in the name of religion. When a beautiful young woman with a secret history and vengeance on her mind returns to the town of her ancestors where Jim now lives, he finds himself drawn into an ancient conflict between her and the Guardians of the Faerie. In the rush to uncover a threat long forgotten, the beauty of this medieval realm and the old-world charm of its inhabitants are thrust aside as Jim becomes embroiled in the bitter struggle between the woman and his newfound companions. His developing friendship with the legendary Jared, lost Lord of Berevane, will give him grief and joy, friendship and a father. He just has to survive long enough to uncover the secrets of the past and preserve the sanctity of the Realm during the clash between his world and Jared's.