Description
Dermot is a fifteen-year-old boy in the kingdom of Denú. He has always longed for more in life. Then everything changes after he sees a gryphon and crosses paths with a reclusive healer.
Soon, he and his brother Brian have no choice but to leave their home. They embark on a journey through many forests. They meet an old man and unicorns, witness an important birth, and must evade fire-breathing dragons and dark-armored soldiers that serve an evil sorcerer determined to subjugate Denú.
A legendary coven must now return after years in hiding. Dermot and Brian slowly realize there is something deeper among the trees and creatures, but is there also something more about themselves? Can they protect those they love, or will all Denú be consumed by darkness?
Mystical Greenwood by Andrew McDowell 4/5
Fantasy meets Mindfulness
The traditional fantasy genre receives a unique presentation in this story. A mixture of mindfulness, Celtic culture and native American tribal beliefs result in a fusion that promotes care of Nature. The world is clearly drawn with contrasting scenes of verdant fecundity and devastating destruction. The story follows the journey (both physical and spiritual) of Dermot and his brother Brian as they discover how to connect with Nature and learn how to harness the latent power within them. Suitable for teenagers and lovers of High & Epic Fantasy.