Sam/Paul reads chapter one of Talisman. After years of work, book 1 in the 7 book Peck Chronicles is on sale. Paul reads Chapter 1

A story of determination, courage and familyJames Peck stands alone on a hillside, staring at a massive,three-toed footprint… and thecrushed animal within it.He can’t help wondering if there is a linkbetween the print and therecent unexplaineddisappearance of his father.Within hours James meets Mendel,a wizard from another world – Denthan –who is trapped in a body that isnot his own.Soon they do a deal: Jameswill help Mendelback to Denthan before disasterbefalls it; in return,Mendel will help James searchfor his father.But Denthan is a dangerous place,full of hideous beasts and monsters.And it is about to be consumedby a battle forsupremacy… and survival.If James is to stand anychance of saving Denthan – andhis family - he mustlocate a powerful talisman.Except that no-one knowswhat it looks like. Certainly not James,and not even Mendel.So fast-paced that your heart will pound long afteryou turn the final page.