Beatrice: Book I of the Alban Saga

by Bob Stegner

It was October, 1987, the month of Ewan Bauman’s eighteenth birthday. His mum and sister were going to have a huge bash for him at their old, historic mansion near Edinburgh. However, something inexplicable took place that night that caused all three of them to lose not only any recollection of what had happened during the party but also some of their memories from the previous year. It changed them and strained their bond as a family, leaving them confused and unsettled for years.

Finally, after almost twenty years of being haunted by the enigma of those missing memories, Ewan made up his mind that they simply could not go on any longer without knowing what had happened. He decided to take time off work and, with the help of his mum and sister, resolved to dig back into their murky past and unearth the mystery that had plagued them for far too long.

They did, and their search brought them closer together, but it also took them to a deadly, sinister place - one that none of them could ever have imagined - a place from which they might never return.

245 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 27, 2014

About the author

Bob Stegner grew up in Colorado and now lives in the Pacific Northwest. He has a master’s degree in education and has been a “ski bum,” a teacher, a published singer/songwriter, and a musician. He has run his own school in Alaska, worked in educational technology, and was employed overseas for several years. Now he’s a published independent author, writes science fiction and fantasy, and travels extensively. All of these experiences have added depth to his life and to the stories that he has to tell.

Reviews

[Bob Stegner · Rating 4 out of 5]

This review is not from me. It is actually a review of Beatrice that someone did on Amazon.com. I didn't want to write one of my own, so I put this one in. The rating was 5 stars.

A Must Read For People Who Love An Exciting Fantasy Wrapped Within A Mystery
I've never read a fantasy/mystery quite like this before. I loved it! I really enjoyed all of the characters, and the setting in Edinburgh, Scotland was a superb choice for the content of the story. The plot was exciting, intricate, beautifully written, and the ending packed a punch and left me wanting more. I couldn't put it down! My congratulations to the author for successfully writing yet another story that not only entertains but also speaks to our capacity as humans to either hinder or advance our evolutionary growth through the choices we make. Can’t wait for the sequel!