The Singingwood

Written by Michael Anthony Cariola

Narrated by Cameron Beierle

Greed and avarice often have terrible consequences. When human traders violate the sacred forest belonging to the Tu-Grik-Ng and the alien foliage is brought back to Earth, the results are devastating to both worlds. Introducing these plants unchecked into Earth’s fragile environment proves to be ecologically disastrous and on Abahrazha the Tu-Grik-Ng lament the loss of their most sacred forest, the Singingwood. Years later, Tobias meets his fate when his crippled ship goes down on the remote planet, Abahrazha. Searching the remains of the wreckage, Bedukh, the gentle elder of Razha-Giim, locates the dying Tobias and nurtures him back to health. Bedukh’s people have chosen isolation since their first disastrous encounter with humanity and Tobias is prevented from returning to his home on Beta-Tau colony. Instead, he is initiated into Grikkian society and learns to live as one of them. Tobias soon discovers that long ago, the ancient ones of Abahrazha had destroyed their world through war and technology. Hence, for thousands of years the Tu-Grik-Ng, as survivors and inheritors of Abahrazha, have lived in peace by embracing the Green Sciences of tree and leaf. Tobias advances in his understanding of the Green Way but continues to struggle with his humanity. Given a glimpse of his destiny, Tobias embarks on a journey to the sentinel of the Ancients in hopes of solving its shadowed meaning. There he discovers the disturbing truth about the planet’s shrouded past. What he unleashes can either damn the Tu-Grik-Ng or save them from their stagnation.

• Language: English
• Publisher: Books in Motion
• Release date: Mar 15, 2012
• ISBN: 9781614531166

Michael Anthony Cariola

Michael was born and raised in Long Island, New York and currently resides in Spokane, Washington. He is married with two children and a proud grandpa of his three grandchildren. Michael's father is an artist who influenced his love for music, art and literature. Though never formally trained as a wordsmith, he found a natural affinity for the craft. After a failed attempt at a story which found its way into the trash can, he produced his first successful novel "The Singingwood" in 1995 which was followed by "Arcalian Apocalypse" and "Children of Prophecy" to complete the trilogy.Over the years writing became a true passion. Michael produced another trilogy with "Gift of the Amulet", "Dragon Lord" and "Equilibrium".The latest release is "Leo Rising" a republication from 2009, which he considers his finest work.Michael believes that if there is anything he's learned in life, it is simply this. Whatever plans you think you have for your life is very likely to change. In the end, it is not the destination that matters, but the amazing journey you will travel to get there.

Reviews for The Singingwood

[Daniel Randall · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

I like the way the author links a piece of human history to the fairytales in all his books. However this wasn’t my favorite story by this author but still enjoyed the audio file thank you. Was beautifully read as well.