Dayspring Destiny

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Summary: Shirley Johnson, MidWest Book Review
Review: Elinna Serru believed in the S'hazons, why did what Mesor suspected have to be true? After all, they had guided and helped their people for a thousand years. They were their gods that were teaching them the power of Khi, power to bless their land, heal their sick,uncover secrets of the mind and open doors to other dimensions. Now it would all be gone!

This is where the excellent story of Dayspring Destiny begins. Elinna, a Master in the House of Lohenrin bids the S'hazons adieu along with many of her fellow healers as they travel to escape a comet that will soon destroy her beloved planet Gaea. But that was not the only reason the S'hazons were taking the healers with them; no, they planned to merge their spirits with the healers and once again be able to walk in a human body. Only Elinna does not realize their hidden agenda until later.

Elinna must learn the secret of the healing stones and continue her studies into the power of Khi so she and the ones left behind may somehow prevent the comet from destroying their planet; and continue to heal the sick and bless the land.

The people of Gaea are torn however, as some chose to return to their beliefs in the gods of old, The Sky Gods and a temple is erected for their worship. Elinna's own father is part of this ancient belief, and her childhood friend. What connection do the Sky Gods have with the S'harons? That part you will have to find out for yourself, but I'll tell you this, it's what the story is all about.

Elinna struggles with her hurts over the betrayal of the S'hazons and is not wanting so quickly to believe in yet other gods, but these gods chose to contact Elinna with messages that may well save their planet and rescue those who the S'harzons have taken.

The story twists in and out, dealing with Elinna's emotions, her struggle with her beliefs, her family and friends, her responsibility to her planet and her suppressed love for Mesor.

Ms. Berry weaves a very interesting plot and adds a little flavor of spice with Elinna's rekindled affections for Mesor, a love she had put on hold so she could direct her attention to help her people. Elinna finds out about a very important family secret as she strives to stand against forces that may take her world away from her forever. Will this information save her and her world?

Are you interested in the Spirit world? If so, this book is for you, as the author pens a fantasy of sci-fi action with spiritual implications, weaving the two into an intriguing adventure. A very good read!