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by Michael Foster (Author), Gloria Miller Allen (Artist)
Book Two of the Wild Side Trilogy
Alicia thought her days in the magical realm of Wild Side were behind her, perhaps even imagined. But when she discovers her parents have been trapped by magic leaking into their world through the fractured barrier, she realizes her fight is far from over
"Resilient and resourceful, Alicia packs a bag... and heads into the wild. Witnessing her self-sufficiency on this solo quest is a delight, especially as she discovers her own strength along the way." - Foreword Clarion Reviews
At fourteen, Alicia must return to Wild Side-a land as dangerous as it is wondrous-in search of the Ancients, the mysterious beings who forged the barrier long ago. Alone now, and with new threats rising from the shadows, Alicia faces trials that test her courage and her heart, in search of the answers she seeks.
But the Ancients guard their secrets well, and time is running out. If Alicia fails to uncover a way to heal the barrier, both worlds may collapse into chaos.
A story of discovery, sacrifice, and the unbreakable bond of family, Finding the Lost is a thrilling continuation of the Wild Side Trilogy.
Author Biography
Michael Foster is an avid gamer and works full time for a major tech company. He loves to host backyard barbecues whenever possible and has a vast network of friends in many countries, especially South America, where he met his wife. As a child, Michael spent long summers at his family's cabin in Idaho, built by his maternal great-grandfather in the late 1920s. Michael's inquisitive nature kept him out and about, always exploring. Drawing inspiration from his adventures at the cabin, many of Michael's characters sprang from watching his wife and daughter explore his childhood stomping grounds. Gloria Miller Allen has lived in Idaho since 1974, though she spent her childhood in the Mid-West. The first job she remembers was in the Litho Art Department of Hallmark Cards headquarters in Kansas City, MO. Allen was 18 years old and learned an incredible amount about color and value contrasts in painting. After marriage, she and her husband moved to Corvallis, OR for his graduate program in Chemistry, Physics, and Math. After a Ph.D., the family of five moved to East Brunswick, New Jersey, for about five years, then to Idaho.
