The Forest Beyond the Earth
Matthew S. Cox
Under the watchful eye of the Mother Shrine, twelve-year-old Wisp ekes out a simple, but challenging life with Dad, foraging for food and losing herself in old books from the world that came before. She loves the Endless Forest ― except when the Tree Walkers come for her.
In ages past, the great rain of fire and ash destroyed the Earth, wiping out the ancients and everything they had made. Nature has reclaimed much since then, spreading out in a vast forest full of wonder and dread. Ever in fear of being taken away, she follows Dad’s rules without question while learning to survive off the land.
No longer a small child, she accompanies Dad on one of his treks, her first time more than a few steps away from the cabin. A day exploring with him is the happiest time of her life, but joy is short-lived.
A monster follows them home.
Safe in her Haven, she hides while Dad goes outside to confront the beast. She wakes alone the next morning, and waits. Alas, her hope of his return fades with the daylight. Desperate, she breaks his strictest rule and goes outside alone. Not far from the cabin, she discovers his rifle abandoned next to the monster’s strange footprints.
Afraid but determined, Wisp sets off on her own into the Endless Forest to find Dad ― before the Tree Walkers catch her.
About the Author
Hobbies and Interests:
Matthew is an avid gamer, a recovered WoW addict, Gamemaster for two custom systems (Chronicles of Eldrinaath [Fantasy] and Divergent Fates [Sci Fi], and a fan of anime, British humour (<- deliberate), and intellectual science fiction that questions the nature of reality, life, and what happens after it.
He is also fond of cats.
The Tour
May 14th
–Black Words-White Pages >> Guest post
–Sincerely Karen Jo >> Excerpt
–SilverWoodSketches >> Review
–Married To Books Reviews and Blog >> Review
May 15th
–Mes Livres >> Excerpt
–Padme’s Library >> Interview
–Rainy Days and Pajamas >> Excerpt
May 16th
–My Fiction Nook >> Excerpt
–Teaser Addicts Book Blog >> Excerpt
May 17th
–Brooke Blogs >> Excerpt
–Living a Hundred Lives >> Review
–Just Books >> Top 10 List
May 18th
–Jazzy Book Reviews >> Guest post
–The Avid Reader >> Review
–Book Addict >> Review
–From The Journal Of A Reader >> Excerpt
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May 21st
–Two Ends of the Pen >> Interview
–Damaged Pages >> Top 10 List
–diary of a wannabe writer >> Excerpt
May 22nd
–Twirling Book Princess >> Excerpt
–The Curious Chapter >> Review
–YA/NA Book Divas >> Top 10 List
May 23rd
–Bookworm for Kids >> Excerpt
–Storyteller Alley >> Review
–The Cover Contessa >> Interview
–Loves Great Reads >> Excerpt
May 24th
–Dani Reviews Things >> Guest post
–Inspired Chaos >> Review
–Thoughts on Books >> Review
May 25th
–Books A-Brewin’ >> Excerpt
–Bri’s Book Nook >> Review
–So Few Books >> Interview
