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Val Hall: The Even Years
Not Odin's fabled Valhalla. Val Hall. Men and women in whom an extraordinary moment releases an extraordinary power - Superheroes (Third Class), not gods or aliens or rich eccentrics able to purchase status with expensive gadgetry, but perfectly ordinary human beings in whom something powerful is triggered and who are changed utterly in that moment - can gather here with others of their kind in the twilight of their lives in search of security, contentment, care, and peace. Their powers are banked, until the moment that they are kindled into something unforgettable. They could be your brother, your sweetheart, your friend. They could be you. A Superhero may sleep in the heart of all of us. These are their stories.
- GenresFantasy
135 pages, ebook
First published January 28, 2020
10 people want to read
About the author
Alma Alexander
73 books204 followersAlma Alexander is a scientist by education, duchess by historical accident, and an author who has written more than a score of novels, including 'The Secrets of Jin-shei', published in dozens of editions and languages around the world.
Known as the Duchess of Fantasy, she is also a blogger sharing writing tips, and glimpses of both the mundane and magic of a fantasy author's life.
Her latest novels include 'Val Hall', a series about a retirement home for Superheroes, Third Class; 'Embers of Heaven' a Jin-shei follow-up; 'Empress', a love story; and 'Midnight at Spanish Gardens'.
Coming in July is 'The Second Star', a novel about the big eternal questions – about who, or what, God is; about our own immortal souls and their salvation; what it really means to be human; and whether it is possible to go out to where the monsters dwell and expect to come home again unchanged. It is a story of how humans meet the stars, and find themselves there.
Her YA include the four-book Worldweavers series, and 'The Were Chronicles' trilogy.
Her work has been translated into 14 languages worldwide, including Hebrew,Turkish, and Catalan.
She is currently at work on a new series of alternate history novels with roots in Eastern Europe.
She lives in Bellingham, WA, with her husband, two cats, and assorted visiting wildlife.
Visit her website/blog at www.AlmaAlexander.org or AlmaAlexanderAuthor.com , like her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-A...
Known as the Duchess of Fantasy, she is also a blogger sharing writing tips, and glimpses of both the mundane and magic of a fantasy author's life.
Her latest novels include 'Val Hall', a series about a retirement home for Superheroes, Third Class; 'Embers of Heaven' a Jin-shei follow-up; 'Empress', a love story; and 'Midnight at Spanish Gardens'.
Coming in July is 'The Second Star', a novel about the big eternal questions – about who, or what, God is; about our own immortal souls and their salvation; what it really means to be human; and whether it is possible to go out to where the monsters dwell and expect to come home again unchanged. It is a story of how humans meet the stars, and find themselves there.
Her YA include the four-book Worldweavers series, and 'The Were Chronicles' trilogy.
Her work has been translated into 14 languages worldwide, including Hebrew,Turkish, and Catalan.
She is currently at work on a new series of alternate history novels with roots in Eastern Europe.
She lives in Bellingham, WA, with her husband, two cats, and assorted visiting wildlife.
Visit her website/blog at www.AlmaAlexander.org or AlmaAlexanderAuthor.com , like her Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/pages/Alma-A...
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January 9, 2022
"These are beauties that will pierce your heart"
Yes, I know I am paraphrasing a famous quote about an important fantasy. This is not to compare writing styles but to say that Alexander's lush, descriptive, heartrending prose is magical and not easily forgotten. The idea of third level superheroes--people who have one intense, special gift, in themselves, or the ability to coax such a gift forth from another--and seeing that play out in an unforgettable scene? That is worth much more than the price of admission.
The only reason I haven't read all of the second yet is pacing myself. Highly recommended!
Yes, I know I am paraphrasing a famous quote about an important fantasy. This is not to compare writing styles but to say that Alexander's lush, descriptive, heartrending prose is magical and not easily forgotten. The idea of third level superheroes--people who have one intense, special gift, in themselves, or the ability to coax such a gift forth from another--and seeing that play out in an unforgettable scene? That is worth much more than the price of admission.
The only reason I haven't read all of the second yet is pacing myself. Highly recommended!
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