The Orb

by C.A. Pack

The Library of Illumination is a magical place where all literature comes to life. Within its enchanted walls lies a haven for curator Johanna Charette and her 16-year old assistant Jackson Ryan.

But the wonders of the Library grow overwhelming on a steamy summer day, when a pulsating blue orb, protected by a force field, mysteriously appears in the middle of the main reading room.

Johanna and Jackson must work fast to figure out what the orb is, where it came from, and what danger it poses to the past, present and future of literature, all while trying to maintain and protect the the mysteries and integrity of the Library of Illumination.

58 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 9, 2013

About the author

C. A. Pack is the author of the episodic YA fantasy seres, The Library of Illumination and can usually be found wandering around inside her imagination looking for fun things to write about. Some people may think that's a stupid place to hang out, but for her it's really quite pleasant.

She is currently at work on her seventh adventure in the episodic Library of Illumination series and on her fourth novel featuring Evangeline. She's an award-winning journalist, and former anchor/assignment manager at LI News Tonight in New York. She thinks fiction is a lot more fun.

A current member of International ThrillerWriters, and Sisters in Crime, C.A. is also a former president of the Press Club of Long Island. She lives in Westbury, NY, with her husband, a couple of picky parrots, and dozens of imaginary characters who are constantly demanding page space.