Keeper of the Mirror

The Portly Lady

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Pub Date 13 Jun 2022 | Archive Date 29 Jul 2022

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Description

After waiting 13 long years for acceptance, Peter Powell finds it in his estranged father—only to have it torn from him—again.

Now forced to set off on his own, this newest dark elf must devise a plan to rescue his father from the Other World. But to do so, he will have to battle a slew of supernatural foes. And if he’s successful, will Peter face competition for his father’s affection?

In Keeper of the Mirror: The Portly Lady by Theresa Nellis, we experience love tangled with jealousy—layered with a dark desire for power. And what of the duty-bound familiar that had abandoned him? How will allegiances and family lines be drawn? What happens when your bloodline becomes your deathline?

After waiting 13 long years for acceptance, Peter Powell finds it in his estranged father—only to have it torn from him—again.

Now forced to set off on his own, this newest dark elf must devise a plan...


A Note From the Publisher

Theresa teaches an exceptional group of elementary students who serve as her unwitting muse. In her free time, she likes to be taken on long walks by her dog (yes, the dog is in charge) and enjoys planning creative activities for her students.

Theresa has written Keeper of the Mirror: The Book of Peter. She is a passionate supporter of animal rights, and her writing often includes animal protagonists. Her inspiration is a blend of her previous experience as a Social Worker combined with her classroom experiences—sprinkled with humor and twisted with dark, magical fantasy.

She received a Psychology Degree from the University at Albany, a Master’s Degree in Education from East Carolina University, and a Ph.D. in Education from North Central University.

If you enjoyed this book, please consider posting a review. Follow her adventures on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, and visit her website at theresanellis.com.

Theresa teaches an exceptional group of elementary students who serve as her unwitting muse. In her free time, she likes to be taken on long walks by her dog (yes, the dog is in charge) and enjoys...


Advance Praise

"A dark teen fantasy with fresh world-building and themes of parental acceptance and loneliness"

-Independent Book Review

"Author Theresa Nellis continues to build a sprawling world filled with magic and lore that young adult fantasy lovers will devour with relish."

-Readers' Favorite

"A dark teen fantasy with fresh world-building and themes of parental acceptance and loneliness"

-Independent Book Review

"Author Theresa Nellis continues to build a sprawling world filled with magic...


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I really enjoyed this read, I read it really quickly. It was well written with a compelling story and well developed charcaters. It was dark, supernatural and slightly creepy. A great read

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I really enjoyed this read, I read it really quickly. It was well written with a compelling story and well developed characters. I believe my student will love this. Would be great for Halloween.

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