The Elixir: Journey On - Book III of THE ELIAS CHRONICLES AMAZON #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Folklore & Mythology
As a writer, stepping into worlds that I am the first to see, and meeting those who live there before all others is a joy unlike anything else I’ve experienced. I want
to share this joy with you, and I invite readers to join me. Thanks to those who have accepted the invitation and have been part of each journey.
Why do I write? I am drawn to shining a light on the human condition... without judgment, light pierces the darkness and is liberating. It allows us to explore what it is to be human. These themes are interwoven in my works of literary fiction and fantasy.
Cutting of Harp Strings: a literary novel is all about living your truth. My fantasy series, The Elias Chronicles, asks the questions we all think about- who am I? What should I do with my powers?
What's ahead for me? Whether it is literary fiction or fantasy, my books are about what it means to be human and the emotions that make us who we are.
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"If you are into realistic fiction like The Catcher in the Rye*,* A Separate Peace*, or other boarding school books, then you should start with* Cutting of Harp Strings*."*
— Dr. Steven Bickmore, YA Literature Scholar
One season of youth can echo
across an entire lifetime.
Set in 1973 at a traditional boys’ boarding
school nestled in the mountains, two unlikely teens find an extraordinary lifeline in one another. Eli is reserved, cautious, and conventional; Aiden is bohemian, impulsive, and free-spirited. They
couldn't be more different. Yet amidst the rigid discipline, unspoken campus pressures, and the untamed woods that surround them, a profound friendship blossoms.
When Aiden’s impetuous nature leads to a promise that shatters their world, Eli is forced to reconstruct a future from the ruins of everything he thought he knew.
Narrated by an older Eli looking back on his youth, Cutting of Harp Strings is a poignant coming-of-age story that weaves together themes of fierce loyalty,
heartbreak, and resilience. Rich with vivid prose and unforgettable characters, it is an evocative journey through the joys and tragedies of growing up—and the enduring power of true
love.
AMAZON #1 New Release in Teen & Young Adult Literature & Fiction -January 2022
"... a compelling and engagingly written story of friendship, the word used to describe a long, slow process of enlightenment as well as a term applicable to the process of healing and learning to make sense of life. Spanning twenty-five years, and centered around a secluded spot of inspiration, Cutting of Harp Strings is a strongly recommended and emotionally moving saga." — James A. Cox, editor-in-chief, Midwest Book Review. "In Cutting of Harp Strings, E.G. Kardos continues to show a creative imagination, a wicked sense of humor and a depth of characterization. — Jay Strafford, retired books editor, Richmond Times-Dispatch. "... one of the most powerful stories of friendship I've read in a while. The interchanges between Eli and Gabe remind me of the relationship between the main characters in my book Floating Twigs... Cutting of Harp Strings is a poignant reminder of the true meaning of friendship and how the search for ourselves is never-ending. Read it; you won't regret it." — Charles Tabb, author, Floating Twigs "If you enjoy a read that makes you think, really think, about the important questions of one's life, this story is for you. An inward journey set in a very real world. Great characters that evolve, but never in a straight line, like life itself, their journey meanders with twists and turns, surprises and disappointments. If you are looking for a book that when you put it down you sit quietly and ponder, then give this book a try." — Roy Dimond, author, Silence and Circumstance "... a bit like "Dead Poets Society" but with more grace. This is warm, human, and gentle, a fine coming-of-age novel. Kardos' descriptive powers will have you living what he describes as two friends trek through the forest to a waterfall which will eventually consume one of them. A joyful, tearful, novel." -- V.L. Stuart, author, Orb & Arrow "evocative and visual" --a reader "I must admit, I felt I was there with Aiden and Eli. I traveled the difficult road with them, and felt Eli's loss." --retired teacher of English Literature
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