Aylia (A.M.) Colwell
actor • author • artist
The White Mask Society
Book 1
When Yara Rivers has a vision of her capture by a mad scientist, she tries to discover if her future is set in stone or if she has control over her own destiny. Alongside her three Guardians, including a nymph and a shape shifter, her life changes from that of a simple girl trying to make it through her last year of high school to a seer fighting for her life.
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"Very fun start to a series that I can't wait to keep reading!"
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"An engaging and most welcome addition to the oft-maligned YA genre."
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"I flew through this book! Interesting characters, unique plot and backstory. Great for fantasy and adventure fans!"
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"Incredibly well written, enjoyable to read, and I will gladly go back to the days of waiting at midnight at the local bookshop for the next book to come out. I can’t wait to see where Yara’s adventure takes me."
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"It kept me engaged and on the edge of my seat. For the last few chapters I could not put it down."
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"Each chapter left me wanting to explore this new world alongside Yara."
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"The White Mask Society sets up an intriguing world full of secrets, power struggles, and characters I’m excited to see more of. The ending left me reeling, and I’ll definitely be picking up the next one to find out what happens next!"
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"I love the protagonists here and there is an interesting world created."
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"Each of Colwell's characters are distinct and fully realised and this helps the story run extremely smoothly. ... I felt I was watching ... an action packed movie."
The Guardians
Book 2
Yara Rivers has been training to become a Guardian at the White Mask Society. But the day before her test, the impossible happens. The return of the man she loved, the man who died a year ago. Not even Yara's ability to see the future could have prepared her for that. The resurrection of the nymph Erik Carpenter sets off a series of unexpected twists and turns that lead to dangerous adventures against the madman Yara thought she had defeated and his team of mysterious acolytes.
Can she alongside her best friend Robin, Carter the shape shifter, and Ash the fire nymph stop the forces that threaten life as they know it?
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"Colwell's skill in both writing and storycraft are on full display, rewarding readers with an enthralling narrative that unfurls through high quality prose that is varied and engaging throughout."
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"A great read and a lovely follow up to the first book."
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"Colwell expands and improves upon everything that made the first book great, crafting a compelling story with twists and turns that have me beyond eager for the next! As sequels go, this is as good as it gets."
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"Once I started reading this book, I couldn't put it down."
The Guardians
After Hours Edition
Book 2 (extended)
Yara Rivers has been training to become a Guardian at the White Mask Society. But the day before her test, the impossible happens. The return of the man she loved, the man who died a year ago. Not even Yara's ability to see the future could have prepared her for that. The resurrection of the nymph Erik Carpenter sets off a series of unexpected twists and turns that lead to dangerous adventures against the madman Yara thought she had defeated and his team of mysterious acolytes.
Can she alongside her best friend Robin, Carter the shape shifter, and Ash the fire nymph stop the forces that threaten life as they know it?
The After Hours Edition offers readers a more intimate glance into some of the relationships explored by these beloved characters.