Elixir

THE ELIXIR

By: Thomas Francis Root III

Published by: Twilight Times Books

Magic Realism

E-book 116 pages $ 4.50

ISBN: 1-933353-02-3

www.twilighttimesbooks.com

Love. Faith. Loyalty. The possibility of eternity for two soul mates.

Tom and Carole are very much in love, financially independent, moving home aftera short vacation, and haunted by the debilitating effects of Carole’s painful struggle with RSD.

“Okay, this woman is a bit “eccentric;” perhaps “crazy” is more like it! But, she is trying to be friendly, after all, she seems to genuinely want to help Carole, and, most importantly Carole seem interested, so the best thing to do is jolly her along.”

A chance meeting with the unusual, and possibly quite crazy, Lucinda Hobson while vacationing on Cape Cod offers, just a chance for relief for Carole. Lucinda Hobson deals in teas and herbs, and claims she can cure anything. Tom is skeptical but accepts the offered canister of her “special elixir.” Tom’s doctor friend confirms the amazing results, it seems Lucinda’s tea has cured Carole’s incurable affliction.

But Lucinda’s stories and claims are becoming more and more fantastic and unbelievable. Is her offer and claim of extended, indefinite life a miracle or a curse, a gift or a test?

Cures for the incurable, rare flowers, a cat with table manners, the possibility of extended life, sprinkle magic onto the pages of Thomas Francis Root III “The Elixir.” A cast of characters that tug at heartstrings, amuse, delight, and confuse, stir in realism and plausibility. And the undercurrents of love, faith, and loyalty add literary spice to the recipe for a delightful read. Root proves himself a master chef who respects his craft and his readers with this 5 star “Elixir” for entertainment.