Arella Cline, a sixteen year old teen from Wexford Pennsylvania, finds her life turned upside down when her family summer vacation begins with a tragic car accident which kills both of her parents. Going to live with her Great-aunt Fi, Arella tries to start a new life on a tiny island off the western coast of Ireland. Everything about Tory Island, however, is objectionable to her–the gray and wet weather, the stringent academy she is forced to attend, as well as the island’s lack of modern day amenities. The only thing Arella likes about Tory is Declan McQuilan, a handsome, dark-haired boy who attempts to show her the island’s hidden charms.
But there are too many strange things happening on Tory to make Arella feel that she could call the island home. She keeps seeing shadow figures and strange auras and hearing her parents’ voices. The people on the island are very secretive. And when Arella tries to leave on a ferryboat, she blacks out only to find herself back at her aunt’s cottage as predicted by Cannon Fidelous, another teen stranded on the mysterious island.
When Arella quits The Academy of St. Colm Cille, Father Cillian, a kindly old priest, offers to tutor her using an ancient book of prophecies which is now considered the history of Tory. What he teaches her will lead to a journey into ancient magic and Tory’s cursed past. Arella is forced to face her fears and newly discovered powers to turn back the pages of history in order for her to return to the present.
Regina M. Geither is a writer, teacher, and mother of three. She enjoys writing fantasy because she believes, “The magic and mystery in our world is hidden within.” Her young adult fantasy novel Island of Tory is due to be released in March 2012. Like Island of Tory on Facebook for updates.
Congratulations on your publication, Regina! It sounds like a great read. I bet my daughters and I will love it.
Thanks, Elizabeth. I’m very excited about this book. It combines Irish legend and the paranormal with a little teenage attitude. It was a lot of fun to write.
Can’t wait to read it! We ordered 3 copies! So excited for you! CongratS!!
Good job Mrs.Geither hopefully getting a book soon!!!
Well done. Glad to see that you made it into print.
Thanks, Jim! Hope you are doing well and writing well:)
Hi Regina, congratulations on your new book. I am currently attending your writing class and really enjoy it. Thank you so much, you are an inspiration.
Thanks, Fernando! I’m glad you signed up. Words are magic!
Another fine class at Polaris Career Center Regina. The course is a hit and I think you’ll be instructing budding authors for years to come. Thank you. “I’m your biggest fan.”, from Misery, with Kathy Bates and James Caan. How’s that for imagery? LOL.
Glad you’re enjoying the class, Fernando. If you know of any 4th through 8th grade students interested in learning to write, I’m heading a Writers Club at St. Mary’s School June 18 through June 22 9am to 11 am. All are welcome to sign-up at http://www.smsberea.org. Thanks again for the props:)
Read it!! Hard to put down – When’s the movie coming out?
Thanks, Sue. Maybe Emma Watson is available to play Arella.