Shadows, Trees & Odd Mysteries: The Ghosts in the Trees - Seco...

OSWALD 'ODDY' TAJ, age ten, was a peculiar lad. He had no friends, barely ever spoke, and would prefer to bury his head in his books than go outside. Most of all - Oddy loved stories - especially the SCARY, BIZARRE tales that his Grandpa often told. And tonight was a perfect night for a SPOOKY tale. But little did Oddy know, TONIGHT was going to be very different. Because after this story, things were NEVER going to be the same for him again...The NAYNAB have been around for millennia. Most people see them as ordinary members of the natural world. Some notice the many odd, strange occurrences that happen in the presence of these trees. But only a select few know that the NAYNAB hold many SECRETS, and that the NAYNAB may very well be at the heart of the most TERRIFYING secret of them all — and of an age-old EVIL which will stop at nothing until it takes over the WORLD.AN INTERVIEW WITH THE AUTHOR:Q1: What is the Shadows, Trees & Odd Mysteries (STOM) series about? A: This series is about the journey of life, dealing with change, and facing ones fears. But these have been structured around the larger context of a changing world - a world slipping into peril, and around the question: What if a conscious Earth "Mother" could strike back? That is the premise of the STOM series (previously: The Roots of the Naynab). This series chronicles the perilous journeys of our heroes in their quest to find the significance of the Naynab trees. Making shocking discoveries along the way, they come face-to-face with evil men, strange creatures, supernatural beings and a dangerous fight for survival — not only of their own, but indeed — the world as they know it.Q2: How should the books be read?A: While each of the first three titles can be read as standalone books, the story-line in the STOM series is staggered into three narratives: One about a ten-year-old boy called ODDY and his GRANDPA in the story the Ghosts in the Trees, and another about three friends — ALAN, MAYA AND PHUDY, and their adventures in title the Madness Tree. Both these stories take place in the present time. The third story-line is different in that, it comprises of written accounts kept by a man, an explorer, called REM NAMDLIV who discovered strange facts and the significance of the Naynab trees in the late eighteenth century. All three story-lines are however connected and upcoming titles will reveal their convergence. Inspired by nature and the incredible world we live in, the STOM series is a fantasy-mystery series (the author calls it Earth-Fiction), with dashes of folklore, action, and bone-chilling horror. Q3: Who are these books ideally for? A: This is a fast-paced story for middle graders, early young adult readers, and anyone who likes family-friendly fantasy mixed with a ton of mystery, hidden wink-winks, and action. Though it might not be apparent by reading just one of the first three stories, I like to think of the overall tone of the STOM series as Indiana Jones meets Corpse Bride meets Lord of the Rings with a gradual buildup in themes, multiple timelines and evolving characters.Q4: How many books are there in the series? A: There is 1 book in the series currently with more two more titles soon to be released.Q5: What can we expect from upcoming books in the series? A: The series is going to get a lot more exciting with multiple plot lines and characters that will evolve, as well as plenty of new twists and surprises. So, definitely look out for these upcoming releases and content. Also watch out for the upcoming STOM Coloring books that feature coloring quests, spin-off story lines and coloring pages created in my scribbly illustration style.

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