Moon Bright, Moon Dark

Janet Lane Walters’, Moon Bright, Moon Dark, tells the saga of three women called from time and space to defeat The Lord of Shadows and his priests.

Ashiera awakens from a darkness, which held her for 13 years, to the Mistress’ voice. She knows she is called; however, she remembers another time and a lingering deep love. As she travels to The Place of Choosing, she grapples with what she was taught and what she feels. Will Ashiera prevail over past lore and realize Sieper and her are stronger together than alone?

Dian wakes up as Prince Genrai’s prisoner. He plans to exploit her to foil Kobe’s desire to become a Champion. Dian hears the Mistress’ call, escapes, and Kobe follows. As they travel, she and Kobe discover that the Mistress confers talent equally on women and men. Will Dian successfully surmount years of false lore to inaugurate a looked-for time of change?

Egeria once Moon-Touched awakens to the memories and knowledge of another lifetime. Called; she heads for The Place of Choosing. Along the way, Jetan arrives to walk beside her as companion. Will Egeria’s resolve to end the subordination of men succeed?

Janet Lane Walters movingly describes the struggle for dominance that leads to corruption. Ashiera, Dian, and Egeria seek to free their fellow women from the corruption of the priests; however, they must decipher from the lore and law of the Mistress of the Moon the truth about women and men. Moon Bright, Moon Dark cleverly depicts the requirement for equality and trust before freedom and peace may triumph over slavery and evil.

Moon Bright, Moon Dark is a riveting story of faith, compassion, love, and betrayal. Janet Lane Walters deftly writes a compelling tale of love, second chances, and healing that leaves the reading wanting more.

Reviewed by: Dena