PEARLY EYE will be published by Goldcrest Books in October 2023
What would you do if you were overtaken by an irrational passion for a man the first time you met him? And how would you feel if you then started dreaming about him in a brutal story of deceit, lust and murder that took place four thousand years ago?
Selena has one green eye and one pearly eye. The green eye sees normally enough, but the pearly eye sees inside rather than out, showing her things that are normally hidden from others.
As she tries to run away from her life, she finds herself following a strange red-headed woman who looks just like her. As a result, she digs up a strange necklace and starts to witness the Bronze Age woman’s tragic story.
As the distinction between Selena and the Bronze Age woman become increasingly blurred, her pearly eye shows her how to rediscover her power of Free Will.
Meanwhile, the Bronze Age woman is becoming increasingly desperate. Will her curse finally choke everyone that betrayed her or will Selena finally be able to unravel time so that she can, at last, choose her own future?
Pearly Eye is a fascinating read with a juxtaposition of two worlds millennia apart. The characters slowly merge together very cleverly right up to the end through vivid characterisation drawn largely through the detail of appearance and inner thoughts. Dialogue is simple, clear, and descriptive and I found myself drawn inexorably to the wondrous storytelling, vivid imagery, and other-worldly context. I honestly couldn’t put it down and was in tears at the end. This is the first of a trilogy, so there is more to come. I’m looking forward to the next book and the continuing story. Val Edson, Oxford, UK
The author does a beautiful job weaving a prehistoric group of people with a contemporary group into a tale of souls revisiting mistakes in a previous lifetime. The bleeding of two time periods via one specific possession, with good and bad deeds, create the drama, with each person from the prehistoric era playing a similar role in contemporary life. It is a time travel book with a twist, where the past bleeds into the present and the present struggles with memories of the past. Donna Messick, Texas, USA
A gripping and fascinating novel with such interesting characters, you immediately feel connected to. Laurelle’s story gives an insight into history with a spiritual slant and the journey of the soul, its past lives and how we are destined to cross paths with certain souls to play out our karmic choices. This is a perfect ‘lose yourself’ read and needs to be up there with Diana Gabaldon in the category of beautifully written and absorbing books. Jo Baldwin-Trott, Hove, UK
Laurelle Rond’s storytelling fulfils one’s senses in every way since it creates an illusion which stays with a reader for a long time. Rich, strong, and powerful language not only takes the reader on a journey through magnificently described landscapes, but also gives an insight into human psyche and emotions. Once the reader is engrossed in the story, it’s absolutely impossible to put the book down until the last page. To me, Laurelle’s craftsmanship is superb and at its best. Basja Cengija, Slovenia
This is the first novel in The Rune Trilogy. Amber Heart and Selenite Soul to follow.