She’s stuck in one dimension, and her babies are in the other. Can a young mother save her twins before an enemy’s obsession spells doom?
Amanda Covington is desperate to get back to her girls. Returning to Earth involuntarily, she’s frantic until she learns Roswell, New Mexico might hold the answer to gaining access to the parallel world. And though she knows crossing over will cost her … over will cost her memories, she jumps into the portal with only a self-written letter as her guide.
Following her own careful instructions, she’s horrified to discover one of her daughters has been abducted. And as the sadist she escaped from plans on using the infant to satisfy his greed, Amanda vows to get her back no matter what… except she has no idea how to use her magic.
Can Amanda find her missing child before she loses her forever?
The Secrets of Magic is the breathtaking second book in The Chosen portal fantasy series. If you like rooting for the underdog, pulse-pounding adventure, and deadly adversaries, then you’ll love Amy Proebstel and Bethany Hall’s stunning tale.
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Author’s Note: This book was formerly published as Inside Ascension, Book Two of the Levels of Ascension. New scenes have been added to include more adventures.
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This was an enjoyable science fiction fantasy with some intriguing magical elements, including time travel. The mystical precept, involving the Tuallan people’s use of crystals, was particularly interesting. The author goes in-depth to explain this, as well as provide the new reader who has not read book one with all the information necessary to begin this episode. We are thrown into the adventure with the protaganist, Amanda, suddenly finding herself back on Earth, separated from her twin infant daughters. They have somehow been left behind, most likely in grave danger, on the parallel world of Tualla. She must find a way to get back to them and it isn’t simple, even with the help of her parents. Challenges abound, not least her ruthless nemesis, Petre, who will not give up his search for her. The time differences between the two worlds throws up another test. How will she overcome the betrayal and problems stacking against her? Not to spoil the mystery, I will only say that the adventure unfolds, providing some answers… Recommended for fantasy fans.
Book Two of the Levels of Ascension did not disappoint. Amanda Covington is still a compelling main character, this time, as she tries to return to Tuala to find her baby twins, Jena and Julia. Her parents, Chris and Diane, and Roswell guide, Shemallal, lend credibility to her experience lest anyone thought it was a dream. Petre MacVeen is just as disgusting as ever, still lying, stealing and cheating. New characters Ninan and Fransnia are endearing, and Bryon and his wife, Alena, just as lovable. Doctors Gascon and Medin are still of opposite opinions, and ex-fiance, Nealand is sadly seen for his true colors. The story’s twists and turns pulled me in immediately and the tension involving Amanda’s twins is equally fascinating and frustrating. The book ends on the perfect note with Amanda’s return and Jena’s disappearance. I can’t wait for the next installment!
This is the second book in the Ascension series. Although I haven’t read the first one, yet, I was able to pick up right away in the fast-paced storyline. The author gives a preface to catch you up on book one details on crystals to help you out.
Right away, Amanda announces to her parents that she gave birth to twin daughters while on another planet, when she didn’t even know she was pregnant when she left. Amanda and her parents take a trip to the planet Tuala where they can prepare meals using their minds (I wish I had that ability), and wise women who replace doctors and religious leaders, to get the daughters. Where else do they go to travel to a different planet? None other than Roswell, New Mexico. When she gets there, she views cheesy alien-related tourist attractions and finds out that the “planet” Tuala is actually an alternative plane of reality on Earth.
The story has many points of view and intertwines them beautifully. Ninan is employed by Petre to find a missing woman named Jesisca, and by Bryon for a day job. Bryon and Petre have a history as Ninan are about to find out.
The writing and pacing are tight, and you really root for both Ninan and Amanda. You feel the rich world of Tuala. I recommend this fun read for sci-fi and fantasy fans. Can’t wait to go back and read book 1.
I thoroughly enjoyed this second installment of the Ascension series and can’t wait to read the book 3! The story picks up with Amanda searching for a way back to Taula, to get back to her children. While this is occurs, Petre comes back into the fold and causing a lot of heartache and distress for all in his wake, but I must say he does get a good dose of karma in one Chapter. No spoilers on that because you will chuckle at his distress. There’s plenty of drama and interesting aspects added to the story which I appreciated. I highly recommend this one and as I said, eagerly awaiting the third installment!