Seeker of the Four Winds begins where Emerge ends. For those who read them in chronological order, which is recommended, the explanation as to how the earth became populated with so many strange species isn't needed. However, for those who have skipped around, a little bit of back story has been added to chapter two.

"On occasion, Lars caught himself staring at the Regalan and the Bulwark, trying to imagine what their alien ancestors might have looked like before mixing their DNA with humans. It had been at least a hundred thousand years ago since the Celerun mother ship, with its cargo of animal and plant species gathered from across the universe, had landed on earth. Stranded by a series of catastrophic events that decimated the planet, the few aliens that remained alive hooked up with the last humans in order to survive, inadvertently creating entirely new species, but they had just as often warred with one another, or so the historians speculated. Now, only a handful of life forms on Earth remained pure, untouched by alien DNA, including the Galatians. Nonetheless, considering the emergence of the charismas, humanity had evolved."

In book one, the Galatians have emerged from their state-of-the-art modern bunker totally bewildered to find themselves in this new version of Earth, where they soon discover they are not welcome. The new species tell them to go back where they come from. Since that's impossible, the Galatians have no choice except to fight for their right to show more stay there. Josie and Lars, two misfits in love, have come up with a plan to save their people. Book two follows them on their quest to implement it. Of course, nothing works out as expected, leading to many mishaps and adventures. show less

Emerge (Previously titled: Promised Land) is the 1st book of the Galatia Series.

The last survivors of the human race are riding out nuclear winter in an underground bunker when disaster strikes, forcing them to the surface centuries ahead of schedule. What they find blows their minds. Who can explain it? Two social misfits, Lars and Josie, work together to unravel the mystery.

I give this book five stars for its beautiful prose, three stars for a slow pace that ends with an unsatisfying whimper, which averages to four stars.

When I was teaching, I read this with my 5th grade students. It got them thinking about the assumptions we make about one another, how we treat others, and the true meaning of friendship.

This is a sweet little story I got as a freebie. Well done, especially for an independent. The only negative is the dog doesn't talk very much. When the main character converses with him, she talks about petty things. I was hoping for a more profound perspective on God here, but it was enjoyable book nonetheless.

If I say I liked this book will you think I'm a phony?

This was one of the few books I was forced to read in high school that I actually enjoyed.

This book made me think about snap judgments in a new way. They're not always bad! In fact, they're often spot on. An uber interesting read!

This pamphlet highlights the dangerous philosophy of relativism and how it managed to worm its way into the culture. Much of the hostility toward Christianity in the media and elsewhere stems from this kind of thinking. It's written in layman terms so it's easy to understand.

If you're looking for a traditional book on angels, consider this one. My only complaint is that the same quotes and examples are used to support the author's position, which makes the book feel repetitive after a while.

Different narrator than the first book, but he shares that same Bombay sense of irreverence and humor. Some of the situations are not always believable, but when I'm not looking for heavy reading, and am in the mood to simply be entertained, this series seems to be a wonderful choice.

I picked this up not knowing a thing about it except the blurb, so I was pleasantly surprised to find this story of love and betrayal under the big top one of the most engaging tales I've read in a long while. I'm not much into romance, but this is so much more than that so I couldn't pull myself away. As a bonus I learned about the dark side of the circus industry during that era. Gaslighting, where they throw the circus hands off the train in the middle of the night to avoid having to pay them, was a new term to me. Despite the cut-throat world they live in, the young veterinarian protagonist and the circus star he has a crush on, try to rise above it all at risk of life and limb.

What tops it off is the story has one of the most satisfying endings I've encountered in a long time. I've passed my book along to my mother and it has since gone through the hands of three of my sisters. They all loved it. I'm a big fan.

Nothing can compare to the Sword of Shannara, but this was really entertaining. I didn't like the ending though. A budding romance undone by a tree (pun intended)--seriously?

It's my least favorite of the Hunger Games trilogy, but it's still a really good book. I like how the ending is realistic...things aren't honky dory...but the characters are working it out.

I'm surprised this book isn't getting more recognition. Although I liked Stephen King's, On Writing, which seems to be a favorite among writing hopefuls, I found this one to be more expansive. It covers a wider range of topics, using awesome examples, and provides writing exercises to get the ole creative juices flowing. I highly recommend it.

This book changed my interior life for the better and blessed me in many ways.

I read this in my early twenties around the time of my reversion. One of the more informative and accurate book on angels light and dark. Thank you, Gary Kinnaman. This was a great help to me and helped me avoid the New Age misinformation I found out there.

This was my first Xanth book and then I was hooked. I loved the puns. Even the name is a pun.

I read the unabridged edition. The book started off great. In it's day the a worldwide plague and post-apocalyptic scenarios weren't so commonplace. My interest was high, but the book lacked direction. It was as if King didn't know how to end it and simply stopped writing. I finished it wasn't feeling in sort of sense of resolution. I often feel like I'm missing something at the end of King's fiction. Is that it? I find myself thinking as I close the book.

I was taken in by the painting, too. This was an imaginative piece. Perhaps not as suspenseful as some, but I enjoyed it.

The road to hell is paved with adverbs...useful information for beginning authors.

I thought this would be the girl version of Diary of a Wimpy Kids (which I loved). What I found instead was a snarky and shallow character. I feel this book lacks the substance of Wimpy Kid. The girl seems grumpy, unhappy, and kind of mean all of the time. Contrasted with Greg from Wimpy kid who is balanced with fun and mischief...there's not much to laugh about here. My 11-year-old daughter likes it though.

I needed something to read while my husband was getting minor surgery. This was all I could find at home (my 3rd grade son's book). I sat in hospital waiting room getting a lot of stares as a snorted and laughed my arse off. Hilarious! I've since watched the movie and read other books. Adult and child, man and woman, it's fun for everybody. There's also some underlying truth as Greg faces the consequences of some of his bad decisions.

This was the perfect book for my 5th graders. Used to read it during the last five minutes of class. Funny, engaging, creative and thoughtful at times.

I love the concept of a dog with almost human intelligence. This a scary, exciting, and touching story. One of my favorite Koontz tales of all time.

I'm a fan of the Writers of the Future books...have several volumes. They're perfect for traveling. This one did not disappoint. I love looking at the illustrations almost as much as reading the stories.

I never would have understood this book if my professor hadn't guided the class through it. Regardless, it became one of the most interesting piece's of literature I have ever read. I frequently think about. 'Abandon Hope All Ye Who Enter Here," says the sign above the entrance to hell. Now, that's cool . . . I mean hot. Whatever.

I know it's a classic, but the book bored me to tears every time I was forced to read it (in high school and in college). I like action. This has none at all, but I suppose it's not meant to be that kind of book.

Yes, it's a ripoff of Lord of the Rings, but it is original in its own way. I found this much easier to digest than Tolkien's flowery prose (which I love, but . . .). I read it when I was 13 or 14. I had never become so immersed in a fictional world. It's the book that hooked me on fantasy.

Book one is my favorite, but this is a close second.