Product Description
by Diana S. Zimmerman (Author)
Some masks of deception are for good. Some are for evil. In this stunning new adventure in the Kandide series, nothing is as it seems. Turmoil casts its relentless destruction across the land. Riots ignite every village. An ever-increasing number of Kandide's subjects demand that the F e teen-queen be removed from the throne. As autumn approaches, everything begins to change-for the worse. Dark forces re-emerge, further shredding the beauty and stability of each of the four kingdoms in Calabiyau. Villages mysteriously erupt in flames, leaving only the burning embers of once prosperous towns. An ancient portal catapults her brother, Prince Teren, and the intern-priestess, Adriana, into an otherworldly dimension. Certain death awaits unless they can solve the mystery of how to return. Kandide's military defenses, already outnumbered three-to-one by a renegade Banshee army, must be divided in half to defend her Castle as well as the Imperfects who live in the Ch teau.But before she can save either kingdom, Kandide must first save herself and escape the evil clutches of Lady Aron's vile sorcery. For Kandide, creating a mask of deception means survival. For Lady Aron, it means the throne. In a deadly game of wits and magic, only one can prevail.
Author Biography
Diana S. Zimmerman Like her best-selling novels, Diana's role in the performing arts as well as in the business world transcends the ordinary. She has been a performer, writer, and businesswoman since the age of eight, when she invested all of her resources into a small magic trick. With a capital outlay of forty-seven cents, Diana parlayed her investment into a spectacular 25-year career as "America's Foremost Lady Magician." She continues to be a highly respected lecturer, writer, and teacher in the world of magic. And sponsors a teen magicians' group-an organization she founded with the help of the legendary actor, Cary Grant, at Hollywood's famous Magic Castle. Magic superstars such as David Copperfield, Criss Angel, Lance Burton, and Collins Key have performed illusions invented by Diana. Her transition to the corporate world saw the creation of CMS Communications Intl., a marketing communications agency whose clients include many of the Fortune 500. Today, Diana is the CEO of CMS, and is considered to be one of the foremost experts on Branding and Competitive Positioning, She is a much sought-after consultant in this field. Diana has authored seven books-three novels, two business books, and two biographies. An avid collector of faery art, some of her pieces date back to the 1700s. Her collection is one of the most diverse in the world.
