The Mask of Tamirella
Sixteen-year-old Caitlanna Mullen lives in a harsh world where technology no longer exists. In her post-apocalyptic society, she salvages priceless artifacts for trade. One artifact is especially desired. The Mask of Tamirella. Cait steals the Mask from another sanction, putting her own at risk. As punishment, the Elders send her to a hazardous dig. She must travel through a mutant forest without becoming a sacrifice and into Rotted City, where toxic ruins hoard an ancient disease. To complicate matters, the man she loves accompanies her group. Because of their age differences, an intimate relationship with him is strictly forbidden and would bring severe punishment, perhaps even exile. Cait’s life takes an unexpected turn when she uncovers secrets she never imagined.
Will this sixteen-year-old survive in a place where death and injury are daily concerns? Can she quell her feelings for a man forbidden to touch her until she’s older? Or will her confrontations with mutants and toxic ruins cause her demise? One thing is certain: the secrets Caitlanna uncovers will change her world forever.
2007 Hollywood Book Festival Honorable Mention
“The magic of this tale lies in the straightforward narrative and the authentic, witty dialogue…enchanting, informative…a wonderful adventure story.” WriteWords Writer’s Community
“Perhaps Dana was writing for the teenage audience, but she manages to capture us all in her timeless novel The Mask of Tamirella. She writes about life in a post-apocalyptic world that is a clear and present danger in today’s society and it is a very good read.” Barbara Patterson, KFHX Radio, Mornings with Barb
“This is foremost a fun, fast read!” “An exciting journey, a great read!” readers at sffworld.com
“It’s a great book.” “You can’t put the book down.” Desert Mountain High School Podsquad teen reviewers
December 23rd, 2007 at 9:05 pm
A nice book. Set in a post apocalyptic world where humanity has been reduced to stone age technology. The characters the characters develop and grow, but never enough to really become emotionally involved with them. The plot thickens and there are some nice battle scenes but many many questions remain unanswered which is a bit annoying. A fun time nonetheless and worth following through till the end.
December 27th, 2007 at 5:37 pm
this is the first podiobook ive listened to, and ive thought it was a really good podiobook. they ending was my favorite part. Nicely done. =]
keep up the good work
Bianca
February 3rd, 2008 at 6:17 am
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March 16th, 2008 at 6:50 pm
A great story for young adults! I listened along with my daughter (12) who love it. Thanks for the heads up re mild sexuality and violence, not enough to turn me off as a parent and just enough to make Emma feel she’s getting PG stuff! Ha Ha!
I would have liked to know more about the transition from two separate groups to one working society, the ending wrapped up nicely, but a little too nicely I thought. One would imagine there to have been much conflict with them getting together - groups of people don’t change that quickly - got to be more story there).
Thanks for sharing your story with us!
Joan and Emma
March 17th, 2008 at 4:01 pm
Thanks to all who have listened and are listening to my teen sci-fi/adventure The Mask of Tamirella! I’m pleased so many are enjoying it.