When My Lion Calls

River of Truth #1

by Tara Fairfield

In a world decimated by death and disease, evil threatens to descend upon the small clan of survivors Elle calls family. Things are not what they seem and dark forces are at work. When a bear savagely attacks her friend, rumors suggest the incident might be more than coincidence. Nobody is safe. Armed with a sense of determination, Elle joins forces with a young lion keeper to save those she loves. Together, they embark on a quest to journey to the City of Light and seek the protection of King Elohim. Will this king have the answers they seek? Every choice has a consequence. Will Elle choose to embrace the truth? The future depends upon her decision.

77 pages, Paperback

First published February 4, 2015

About the author

Dr. Tara Fairfield is a licensed Psychologist with over 20 years of experience working with youth and families. She earned her doctorate at Northern Arizona University.

Tara grew up on the beaches of California and has a passionate love for the ocean.

Reviews

[Double Decker Books · Rating 5 out of 5]

When My Lion Calls (River of Truth Series Book 1) by Tara Fairfield

I read half of this book in one night as I couldn't put it down. I need to know what would happen to Elle and the others. This book is filled with metaphors. I sometimes find that metaphors are over used in Religious books but Tara Fairfield was able to write and place them in just the right places to get the message out without over powering the story or writing off the plot. I enjoy the pace of the story. While it flowed right and took turns in the right place I felt that the characters grow and developed at the speed that fit the book. I love the relationships between the characters. The friendships, love stories and the family played into the plot without taking away but adding to the main point of the story. Even though this is a Christian I didn't feel it was telling you about God and Faith, but showing it in a dystopian, fantasy world, which was fun to read!

Review By KayCee K. of Double Decker Books

[Donna · Rating 5 out of 5]

When My Lion Calls is a Christian dystopian young adult story. Although I am not a fan of ya or fantasy there are times when you enjoy an author so much that you are willing to read a different genre. This is what happened to me in regards to When My Lion Calls. I was immediately drawn into the story and had to know what was going to happen next. The descriptions are so vivid you feel you are in the scenes with them. It makes you think about what is your 'issue' that would be revealed if you drank the stuff. Elle is a very good role model for young adult women. The author uses several metaphors which worked perfectly for the story. Great example of not forcing someone when they are not ready.
I am very excited to see which adventures Hunter and Ella will get into next. I highly recommend this book even if you think you do not like YA or Fantasy. I think you will be just as drawn in by the story and the situations and choices Ella faces.
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[KayCee K · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well written, great plot and enjoyable characters all wrapped in to a book with an amazing message!

[Katy · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a fascinating story that made me think "Mad Max meets Narnia." The characters were interesting, and most of them "rang true," and the situation, although bleak for a good portion of the story, is meant to show that God's light is always present, even in the darkest place, anywhere and at any time in the past, present, or future. Some scenes would be scary for younger readers, but middle grade and older would connect with the characters, many of whom are their age in a world where adults either die of a plague or turn into zombie-like creatures.