Sixth page-turner

By Lachlan Ellis

A Moorabool author has launched her sixth action-packed book this month, the second of a series, with the third already in the works.

Blackwood author Trudy Adams launched ‘The Zalem Crisis’ on 5 February, the second book in the ‘Armoured Butterfly’ series and a sequel to ‘The A’zyon Warrior’, which she published in 2021.

The story continues on from the events of ‘The A’zyon Warrior’, with teenage protagonist Adaliah, Lady of Targe, working to thwart the plans of the Zalem cult.

After two years of peace in the Rhea Lands, on the anniversary of the death of King Cades, war again threatens Targe, and Adaliah is called once more to take up her swords to save her family and kingdom from evil.

Ms Adams said she had been writing for almost 20 years, originally for a teenage audience but also for adults.

“I first began writing when I was 17. My first book, Desolate Beauty, was published when I was 22, in 2009,” she told the Moorabool News.

“The Zalem Crisis is an action-filled story that explores the trauma of defeats, and the importance of rising again to overcome obstacles. It also looks at the challenges of forgiving those who have wronged you, and of laying down your life for the greater good, both when you are a leader, and when you are not.”

Ms Adams has a keen interest in getting young people reading and writing, and holds writing workshops in local schools from Grade 4 and up.

“I have a passion for developing literacy amongst children and young people, as well as for prompting the power of words and stories,” she said.

‘The Zalem Crisis’ can be bought from all good bookstores, or directly from Ms Adams’ website, www.trudyadams.squarespace.com, for those who would like a signed copy.

The next book in the Armoured Butterfly series, ‘The Crowned Guardians’, is due for release later this year or early 2023.

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in the 22 February 2022 edition
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