Yet the stars are aligned against her, and when an unnatural tsunami devastates the area, it leaves a mysterious island in its wake. In Starspawn, Jendara returns, and is once more trying to find a measure of peace in life. And I knew she'd do a smashing job of it, too. I mean, come on-I could practically see Wendy grinning with glee at being able to pit seafaring barbarians against Lovecraftian horrors. So when I heard that Wendy would be tackling another Pathfinder Tales novel, Starspawn, I was thoroughly excited, even before I found out the premise would be. Her descriptions can be brutally detailed (did I mention her penchant for horror, both subtle and shocking?). Her characters feel incredibly vibrant and alive. Reading Skinwalkers made me realize I'd never want to get into a cage match with Wendy, because she refuses to pull a punch. However, raids by a brutal clan of shapeshifters threatens the safety of her island home, and Jendara must use her wits and axe-wielding prowess to defend those she cares for at all costs. In her first Pathfinder Tales novel, Skinwalkers, Wendy introduced us to Jendara, an ex-pirate who'd given up her marauding ways to try and raise her son. The thing is, this same energy comes through in her writing. Whatever the project, Wendy is sure to bring a real passion to it. It's practically impossible to not to get swept up in her enthusiasm about any topic you happen to latch on to, be it a favorite recipe or a fantastic horror flick. If you ever get the chance to meet Wendy Wagner in person, you'll likely come away a little dazzled by the joyful energy she projects.
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