Shadow of Colossus
by T.L. Higley

List Price: $14.99
Pages: 400
Format: Paperback
ISBN: 9780805447309
Publisher: B&H Publishing Group

Tracy started her first novel at the age of eight and has been hooked on writing ever since. After attending Philadelphia Biblical University, she earned a B.A. in English Literature at Rowan University. She then spent ten years writing drama presentations for church ministry. Over 10,000 people have attended drama productions she has written.

A lifelong interest in history and mythology has led Tracy to extensive research into ancient Greece and other myth systems, and shaped her desire to shine the light of the gospel into the cultures of the past.

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Q: We'd love you to describe the central idea of the book.

A: The place is the Greek island of Rhodes. The time, 227 B.C. In the ten years that Tessa of Delos has been in bondage as courtesan to a wealthy politician, she has learned to abandon all desire for love and freedom. But when her patron is accidentally killed, Tessa sees the chance to be free—if she can hide the truth of his death and maintain the masquerade until escape is possible. Now Tessa must battle for her own freedom and for those she is beginning to love, as forces collide that will shatter the island’s peace and bring even the mighty Colossus to its knees.

Q: What made you want to write this book?  What was the idea that sparked your imagination?

A: I’ve always been fascinated by ancient history! All those dusty old ruins ignite my imagination. Who lived and walked these streets? Created these statues and temples and monuments? What were their lives like? I thought it would be great fun to take a tour of the ancient world via the Seven Wonders – marvels of technology for their time, and still full of intrigue and mystery today. With each book of the Seven Wonders Series, we’re able to peek into an ancient culture and join an adventure in the lives of people who are, surprisingly, very much like us.

Q: What do you want readers to take away with them after reading the book?

A: My hope is that Shadow of Colossus will both entertain and educate readers. It’s a fast-paced ride through an ancient Greek city, with suspense woven through the history. Shadow of Colossus is also about finding joy within the pain that our lives sometimes bring. We all carry hurts and scars that shape us. How can we find peace and joy amidst that pain? I hope that readers will find inspiration for their own lives within the book as well.

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