Review: Amadons Outside by Alexander Galati

Amadons Outside by Alexander Galati
ISBN: 9781514441503
Available in softcover, hardcover, e-book
Available on Amazon, Barnes & Noble, and Xlibris

Everything is not what it first appears in this alternate world adventure tale.  In the beginning, Jessica is in her familiar town with its daily hardships and the struggle to stay alive in a walled village surrounded by dangerous creatures. Food, water, and tools are in short supply so those In the walled town must make do while the collecks risk their lives outside the walls to trade for and gather necessities to bring back for the villagers.  Jessica soon finds out from her mother, Jane, that Jessica is to be one of the lucky few to take the life-risking journey to the capital city to perhaps find a better life for herself and a way to improve life for her family and community.  She meets Georgia, another young girl of extraordinary talents, who will be her companion on the dangerous journey.  They will find their way using the hand-drawn map Jessica’s father gave her.

Shortly before they are to leave, Jessica’s father disappears along with other members of the group of collecks who risk their lives each day to bring needed food and resources back to the town.   In spite of worry over her father’s fate, Jessica and Georgia embark on the perilous journey to the capital city.

The girls meet many dangerous and hungry creatures along the way and through luck, cleverness and agility are able to overcome these perils.  Once they reach the capital, they find that things are not always what they seem and the threats to their lives and their village have truly only begun. 

The unusual tense was a little confusing at first but soon I was absorbed in the exciting adventure.  This young author truly has a talent for storytelling.  I look forward to more books from this engaging author.