Taramul Viselor

By Tiffini Johnson

The emotion in this book will catapult you into a world with complex characters, vivid dialogue, perfect pace and a story so beautiful you weep - Michelle Riscardo, author of The Long Shadow, and reviewer

This book was so well written and researched so thoroughly, I felt like I was there with them! - Audrey S, reviewer

Masterful storytelling! - Brock G, reviewer

Behind the Iron Curtain, under Nicolae Ceausescu's regime, secrecy and brutal punishments leaves a nation starving, freezing and unable to care for its children. Abandoned children are separated into groups: those with even minor handicaps are relegated to the worst of the state run orphanages, the so-called "home for the unsalvageables." Here, four special children survive horrendous, daily abuse from starvation to rape. They have nothing, except each other. There's the twins, Alina and Auner. Alina is sightless, but fierce. Her greatest dream is to be free, and independent, no matter the cost. Her brother, Auner, is a charming, one armed thief who survived a bout with polio; he is loyal to Alina; his role is to protect and guide her; he doesn't know who he'd be without her. Ekko has a speech impediment and a burning need to exact revenge on the father who taught him to fear fire; it is a solemn promise he makes to himself. And then there's Alizabet. Alizabet is the quietest of the group, but she's the one who, during their time at the orphanage, regales them with stories of a magical place. It's a place where birds heal, animals talk and you can ride on the back of a majestic, fantastical creature. Mostly, it's a place to be free and safe.

When an unlikely source makes them believe there might be a map hidden in the orphanage, they embark on a journey to find it, escape the orphan's home and discover a place of joy and protection. Along the way, they'll find epic quests, cope with a devastating betrayal, survive a heartbreaking loss... and learn that not even the Communist regime can contain the strength birthed from friendship, creativity and hope.

From the bestselling author of the The Character, Dance for Me, and The Storyteller, four children will suffer the worst of humanity... and experience the power of imagination. The details of life behind the Iron Curtain will give you chills, while the story of what happens in Taramul Viselor will reignite your own dreams.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0BW2Y4BX6
• ISBN13: 9798378105878
• Release Date: February 2023
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 608 Pages
• Weight: 1.77 lbs.
• Dimensions: 1.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"