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Praise for Tilly Greenway
“Beautifully written with a new twist on standard fantasy … the combination of fantasy, state-of-the-art technology and detective story make this highly enjoyable, exciting to read and hard to put down! You just want to know what happens next with Tilly and her companions...” Jasper de Joode, Fantasy Book Review
“This is THE book I was looking for. The vision is strong and clear and wise, the writing is beautiful and you still have more books to come in this series! How splendid!” Carolyn North
“Every so often a book comes along that is truly like nothing you've ever read before. It's weird. It's brilliant. I couldn't put it down”. Out There! Magazine
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“Lord of the Rings, Dan Brown and The X-Files all rolled into one.” Noetic Digest
Tilly Greenway & the Secrets of the Ancient Keys Book One: Watchers is the first installment in an epic fantasy saga
Two worlds. One planet. A race to save mankind.
What if magic and myth are true and all that we have been told about the history of the earth is false? What if there is a sinister shadow government creating war and chaos in an attempt to destroy humanity? What if there are cosmic cycles that bring truth and lies face to face for one final showdown?
When all these forces collide, Tilly Greenway and her stepbrother Zack find themselves at the centre of a power struggle that reaches back to the dawn of time. What they do next will decide the fate of humanity forever...
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10 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Book 1 of Tilly Greenway, 'Watchers' is an amazing book. It takes you into a beautiful world; magical and mythical but also very real and down to Earth.
I loved this book so much because it is full of pacey action and suspense, as well as being descriptive and beautiful, and in some places humourous. It misses nothing out and is an amazing combination of genres and styles. You soon get lost within its pages as a truly epic story unfolds infront of you, and its impossible to put down.
The characters are brilliantly written, all of them unique and perfect for the role they play. Tilly is a fantastic character, shes easy to relate to and makes the perfect heroine - being guttsey and strong willed as well as compassionate and kind. I felt like I knew her in person.
The story takes place in the real world, I think this is excellent because all the places in it are real, and you can visit or research them. As well as having a fantastic plot, the book is also stooped in layers of meaning; mythical, historical and ancient forgotten knowledge, as well as ways in which to live our lives in happiness and with nature. It will re-awaken you to the wonders but also dark mysteries of this world in which we are privileged to live in. 'Watchers' is a blend of real and made up information, giving it huge depth and extra interest. The beauty of it is that you can find things out for yourself, and make your own mind up about what to believe.
This book is like a deep pool. You get out of it what you choose, and some things will mean more to some than others. When you reach beneath the surface, you can either bring up a small cupful, or reach into the depths to fill your bucket to the top. Either way, this book is one of the best books I've ever read and you will be entranced by its beautiful words and action packed and sometimes scary scenes. Whether you are a person who would rather sit quietly listening by the pools of Amairisian, enjoy the deeper show of knowledge about numbers, letters and hidden history, get lost in a thrilling science fiction conspiracy, or escape the evil director on the back of a dragon, 'Watchers' will engage everyone.
A true treasure of a book, it has the makings of a classic. I loved it!!!!
Mirabelle, age 13
I loved this book so much because it is full of pacey action and suspense, as well as being descriptive and beautiful, and in some places humourous. It misses nothing out and is an amazing combination of genres and styles. You soon get lost within its pages as a truly epic story unfolds infront of you, and its impossible to put down.
The characters are brilliantly written, all of them unique and perfect for the role they play. Tilly is a fantastic character, shes easy to relate to and makes the perfect heroine - being guttsey and strong willed as well as compassionate and kind. I felt like I knew her in person.
The story takes place in the real world, I think this is excellent because all the places in it are real, and you can visit or research them. As well as having a fantastic plot, the book is also stooped in layers of meaning; mythical, historical and ancient forgotten knowledge, as well as ways in which to live our lives in happiness and with nature. It will re-awaken you to the wonders but also dark mysteries of this world in which we are privileged to live in. 'Watchers' is a blend of real and made up information, giving it huge depth and extra interest. The beauty of it is that you can find things out for yourself, and make your own mind up about what to believe.
This book is like a deep pool. You get out of it what you choose, and some things will mean more to some than others. When you reach beneath the surface, you can either bring up a small cupful, or reach into the depths to fill your bucket to the top. Either way, this book is one of the best books I've ever read and you will be entranced by its beautiful words and action packed and sometimes scary scenes. Whether you are a person who would rather sit quietly listening by the pools of Amairisian, enjoy the deeper show of knowledge about numbers, letters and hidden history, get lost in a thrilling science fiction conspiracy, or escape the evil director on the back of a dragon, 'Watchers' will engage everyone.
A true treasure of a book, it has the makings of a classic. I loved it!!!!
Mirabelle, age 13
9 of 9 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tilly Greenway & the Secrets of the Ancient Keys: Book one, Watchers, Essi Tolling, Relic, 2011
Is Tilly Greenway the new Harry Potter? His fans will love this book because it actually explains the mysteries we find in the world of magic and wonderment. Essi Tolling combines a fast-moving plot of a race between Good and Evil with gorgeous pictures of flower-filled gardens and shadowy forests. This delightful story takes us on a magical adventure from a futuristic London over-run by the bad guys, across historic sites in Wales and Southern England to the Grail mysteries of the Glastonbury landscape. We even slip across into alternative universes to discover some secrets of ancient times.
Tilly Greenway will appeal to a wide variety of readers; no doubt it will become a leader in its genre. Children and the young at heart will love the action-packed adventure as we soar with our heroes Tilly and Zack through the skies in the hidden realms of unicorns and dragons. Conspiracy buffs can enjoy an edge-of-the-seat race to save mankind from the Director of Terror and total manipulation by her agents of Evil. Truth seekers have unexpected access to descriptions of time, our cosmos, astral travelling, intuition, dreams etc that leave us in no doubt that we have a generous reminder of the forgotten skills we need in today's complicated world.
This is the Da Vinci Code for kids of all ages. If you like puzzles and ciphers you will love the challenge of solving the clues in the Amber Book and finding the Ancient Keys, and like me, you'll be dying for the next instalment about The Hidden Hand. I'm already wondering Whose Hand, What will It Do, Which Side Is It On??? This is a great read and, for those seeking the next level, a truly wonderful insight from a Messenger of our Time. I encourage you to buy this book and treat yourself to an amazing journey, or give your friends and all the kids you know a gift they will treasure forever.
Polly Butler, Norfolk Island, Australia
Is Tilly Greenway the new Harry Potter? His fans will love this book because it actually explains the mysteries we find in the world of magic and wonderment. Essi Tolling combines a fast-moving plot of a race between Good and Evil with gorgeous pictures of flower-filled gardens and shadowy forests. This delightful story takes us on a magical adventure from a futuristic London over-run by the bad guys, across historic sites in Wales and Southern England to the Grail mysteries of the Glastonbury landscape. We even slip across into alternative universes to discover some secrets of ancient times.
Tilly Greenway will appeal to a wide variety of readers; no doubt it will become a leader in its genre. Children and the young at heart will love the action-packed adventure as we soar with our heroes Tilly and Zack through the skies in the hidden realms of unicorns and dragons. Conspiracy buffs can enjoy an edge-of-the-seat race to save mankind from the Director of Terror and total manipulation by her agents of Evil. Truth seekers have unexpected access to descriptions of time, our cosmos, astral travelling, intuition, dreams etc that leave us in no doubt that we have a generous reminder of the forgotten skills we need in today's complicated world.
This is the Da Vinci Code for kids of all ages. If you like puzzles and ciphers you will love the challenge of solving the clues in the Amber Book and finding the Ancient Keys, and like me, you'll be dying for the next instalment about The Hidden Hand. I'm already wondering Whose Hand, What will It Do, Which Side Is It On??? This is a great read and, for those seeking the next level, a truly wonderful insight from a Messenger of our Time. I encourage you to buy this book and treat yourself to an amazing journey, or give your friends and all the kids you know a gift they will treasure forever.
Polly Butler, Norfolk Island, Australia
7 of 7 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
Tilly Greenway and the Secrets of the Ancient Keys by Essi Tolling
A really exciting fast moving book full of imagination, truth, and science fiction, yet so carefully researched, could it follow in the steps of 1984 and become another classic? Easy to read and full of so many twists and turns one wondered where truth might begin or fiction die. It made such compelling reading that at the end, you somehow felt it was not the end, and that you were part of a living brilliant story, whatever your personal beliefs and thoughts. I, for one, am eagerly awaiting the next book in this amazing work with growing impatience. Not normally a great fiction reader I found this book a really captivating experience. It opened up in one's own mind, thousands and thousands of questions, on where are we going, what of the past, and what of the future? How should we treat DNA modifications and to what might they lead, but all in such an easy manner. It stimulated one's own imagination and gave plenty of opportunity to ask oneself...."what if?" Animal life, extinct and living, mingled with human life of today, and good overcame evil, while love developed as goodwill and cooperation between groups of living creatures became the norm. There is something about this first book that makes it not only interesting and appealing, something for which a short review, such as this, cannot even begin to do justice, but prevents you from putting it down. Essi Tolling has covered so much in this first volume. His short chapters keep the story moving at a rapid pace yet each has been deeply thought out to hold your undivided attention. In fact at one stage reading some of the chapters, the words literally had a lilting poetic flow, while you caught your breath. An absolutely super read together with historical fact carefully and effortlessly mingled with fiction, to create not only a fantasy but a captivating and mystical plot, and a book suitable for almost all ages. This book and if those that follow are anything like this, they should lead to a super fantastic film series like the Harry Potter saga. Essi Tolling will deserve it. Tim Dill-Russell.
A really exciting fast moving book full of imagination, truth, and science fiction, yet so carefully researched, could it follow in the steps of 1984 and become another classic? Easy to read and full of so many twists and turns one wondered where truth might begin or fiction die. It made such compelling reading that at the end, you somehow felt it was not the end, and that you were part of a living brilliant story, whatever your personal beliefs and thoughts. I, for one, am eagerly awaiting the next book in this amazing work with growing impatience. Not normally a great fiction reader I found this book a really captivating experience. It opened up in one's own mind, thousands and thousands of questions, on where are we going, what of the past, and what of the future? How should we treat DNA modifications and to what might they lead, but all in such an easy manner. It stimulated one's own imagination and gave plenty of opportunity to ask oneself...."what if?" Animal life, extinct and living, mingled with human life of today, and good overcame evil, while love developed as goodwill and cooperation between groups of living creatures became the norm. There is something about this first book that makes it not only interesting and appealing, something for which a short review, such as this, cannot even begin to do justice, but prevents you from putting it down. Essi Tolling has covered so much in this first volume. His short chapters keep the story moving at a rapid pace yet each has been deeply thought out to hold your undivided attention. In fact at one stage reading some of the chapters, the words literally had a lilting poetic flow, while you caught your breath. An absolutely super read together with historical fact carefully and effortlessly mingled with fiction, to create not only a fantasy but a captivating and mystical plot, and a book suitable for almost all ages. This book and if those that follow are anything like this, they should lead to a super fantastic film series like the Harry Potter saga. Essi Tolling will deserve it. Tim Dill-Russell.
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