In a land of castles, lords and knights, two young lovers carved out a secluded homestead along the edge of the Forest of Ancients. It was a paradise for the courageous couple who had grown up together playing prince and princess. But their paradise is viciously invaded by grotesque marauders known as Dark Riders. A bloody battle ensues and the destiny of Ecel and Erin is forever changed.
They are thrust into an ancient war between good and evil, and their seemingly insignificant lives have become the key to turning the tide from the evil realm that seeks to enslave their people. They are awakened to the existence of two supernatural realms battling for dominion of their world. What they once knew as legend has become the truth that reveals the secret to defeating the dark realm.
An evil army of Dark Riders, hideous creatures and shape shifting half breeds gathers in the Mountains of Shadow, and plans are laid to spring the trap. Will Ecel have the courage to face the hideous leader of the dark realm? Will his decision to fight cost him the life of the only true love he has ever known? Realms the Awakening will appeal to young readers who enjoy the fantasy of Harry Potter, the creatures of Lord of the Rings, and the romance of Twilight.
From the review by Kirkus Discoveries, “Tilley’s teeming fictive world…is something like C.S. Lewis’ Narnia series dressed in Tolkien-esque heavy metal.”
