Carol-Anne Naylor
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Carol-Anne Naylor
by Carol-Anne Naylor
An enchanting mystery-adventure for readers aged 8+, perfect for fans of magical secrets, ancient family histories and hidden doorways beneath old trees…
Eddie is nearly ten when he arrives at his great uncle’s home - an ancient stone college nestled in sprawling gardens, whispering with secrets. Inside its ivy-covered walls and echoing halls, Great Uncle Peter begins to share strange stories from his own childhood… stories of hidden magic, forgotten ancestors and a powerful legacy lost to time.
But something doesn’t add up.
Why did Eddie’s family name vanish from the history books centuries ago?
And what happened to the magic they were meant to protect?
Determined to uncover the truth, Eddie begins searching the college grounds for answers. What he discovers leads him beneath roots and stone, into a world buried deep underground where danger, courage and long-forgotten magic wait in the shadows.
With the help of a mysterious professor and his great uncle’s tales, Eddie must solve the riddle of the Quercus Tree, restore the magic to his family… or risk losing everything.
Perfect for readers who love:
*Mysterious old houses and secret family histories
*Magical adventures rooted in nature and ancient legends
*Brave young heroes uncovering long-lost powers
*Stories of courage, curiosity and the bond between generations
Carol-Anne is a storyteller who weaves worlds of wonder and emotion for readers of all ages.
For children, her novels Memoirs of Faeries and Secrets of the Quercus Tree open the door to hidden realms where courage, nature, and imagination meet. Stories for readers aged 8+ who still believe in magic. Inspired by her own childhood adventures in grand gardens and quiet libraries, and by her lifelong love of stories that whisper of something beyond, Carol-Anne believes that every tale whether magical or mysterious begins with the same spark: the search for truth. For older readers, she writes chic noir and psychological thrillers that explore loss, hidden identities, and the fragile threads that bind relationships. Her adult fiction delves into the question of who we are beneath the masks we wear, blending tension and tenderness in equal measure. When she’s not writing, she can be found teaching, wandering through the woods with her family, or settling down with hot chocolate and music to dream up her next story.
Book One: The Hollow Star Cycle
The Fractured Star is a dark, immersive fantasy that follows Kaelen Vire as he arrives at the Crucible of Stars, a living academy of ancient magic, hidden dangers, and secrets long buried beneath its roots.
As Kaelen begins to uncover the truth about his power and his past, he learns that magic is never without consequence. Watched by forces older than the world itself, and drawn into a fate he does not yet understand, Kaelen must navigate shifting loyalties, dangerous trials, and a power that threatens to fracture more than just his future.
