Author D. L. Given: The Elder Effect (Feb. 4)

D.L. Given will be introducing and signing her new book, The Elder Effect, at The Learned Owl Book Shop. The Elder Effect is a book with a little something for everyone: time travel, action, adventure, and even a little romance. Given, a Wadsworth resident and fan of Robert Plant, tells us much of the story was inspired by the song "Kashmire". Join us at 1 PM to learn more about this promising new author.

In 1812 Vikoyri, Norway, an injured stranger, respectfully referred to as the Elder, bestowed a gift on the people of a small village. Centuries later they are only beginning to understand its potential and its price. Living in modern day Montana and nearly untouched by the aging process, The Elder Effect is still a mystery to them. All they know is that they can tunnel through time and space.

When a dangerous stranger begins stalking the group, they realize a powerful advantage. Will Vance and Beverly bring everyone back together in time to save them? Will they be able to defend themselves against him once and for all? With an uncertain future, the mysterious words spoken by the Elder so long ago begin to make sense. Could Beverly be permanently separated from her love, Vance?

The key is where it all began in 1812. Will the stranger destroy their past, present, and future with one final blow? Can Beverly discover how to stop him before all is lost? Will they ever learn the reason for the gift?