Goblin Moon

As he watches his people slowly die, can Tearach Bruce, leader of the Goblins, obey an edict to mate with the race he holds responsible for all he has lost?

Tearach has lived with heartache and despair for eight years. He has suffered along side his people as he sees every infant conceived die before ever having a chance to live.
Every test known to medicine has been conducted and yet there seems to be no cause for the Goblins’ inability to procreate. Using this knowledge, Shayla, the Druid Sorceress, determines that hope is what his people lack, and as their leader it is Tearach’s responsibility to return it. Shayla is sure that if he mates with a human woman, the infant will survive and thus offer the hope that is so sorely missing. Tearach has his doubts; he has hated humans for eight years, how can he force himself to be intimate with one, even for the good of his people. That is until he meets Kathy Parker.

Kathy and Tearach find themselves in a situation not of their liking, but somehow the situation itself draws them together. When magic intervenes and causes them to act on their latent desires, a child is conceived. As the reality of their circumstances comes to light, will this child be the hope so badly needed or will it be yet another soul Tearach must place on the Goblin pyre?

Goblin Moon is a fluid, emotional addition to the Tales of the Order series. Candace Sams continues to inspire with the richness of the world within worlds she has created. Her writing style is eloquent, imaginative, and a delight for this reader to experience. Her words easily bring to life the landscape and community within the Order, allowing readers to visualize the variety and complexity of life these magical beings live. The plot is so tightly written that all the details seamlessly flow together to weave the beauty that is Tearach and Kathy’s story. The obstacles these two must overcome are touching while at the same time their banter and frank honesty will endear them to readers. The depth of this story allows it to be read alone, but trust me when I say this is one series you don’t want to miss out on. Ms. Sams just keeps getting better and better and I for one can’t wait to see what she has coming next.

Reviewed by: Amanda