Darkotika

The anticipated sequel to Ariel Roma's Fantasy Series Lucas Warbuck: The Prophet's CallDarkotika: A hidden kingdom of schemes, tricks and lies -- and the power to destroy.A shocking invitation to Darkotika launches Lucas and his friends on a wild ride with some mind-blowing surprises.Lucas Warbuck has no trouble at all believing the impossible, and expecting it to happen. So, when Lucas received a message from the King of Morning Star Kingdom, his life was changed forever. Suddenly the entire Kingdom of Darkotika is thrown into beastly frenzy!When Lucas's best friend goes missing, he knows just where to look. He makes a daring decision. He's going back--- to Darkotika. That's the small picture. Here's the bigger one. Darkotika's influence is taking over. The Middlings are dumbing down, cruising down easy-street to the cliff at Dark-edge. Is there any hope? ARIEL ROMA is the Canadian author of the LUCAS WARBUCK, fantasy-adventure Series. Ariel Roma lives on the West Coast of Canada with her husband, Great Dane dog Bikini, and her cat ...that she pays a ridiculous amount of attention to.The LUCAS WARBUCK Series will include 7 books. LUCAS WARBUCK: The Prophet's Call, Book 1, and LUCAS WARBUCK: Darkotika, Book 2, LUCAS WARBUCK: Tattooey, Book 3, and LUCAS WARBUCK: The Blood-Spot Ring, Book 4 are all currently published in paperback & eBook. LUCAS WARBUCK: Catchinga (Ca-ching-ga), Book 5, coming soon!THEMES: Good vs Evil, Friendship, Anti-Bullying, Emotional Intelligence, and a Hope.SYMBOLISM: Nearly every detail has a reason for being. Clair Voyance's pewter eyes are symbolic of magic and sorcery. Lucas's name… Bringer of light." Morning Star Kingdom is a kingdom of good & light. Ariel Roma created the word Darkotika for the kingdom of darkness, using the words narcotic & dark---Darkotika is all about numbing the mind… and Dark-wishing, a tempting fascination with the dark-side. Nothing is as it seems.Throughout the series, Roma encourages readers to value friendship, realize their self-worth, to recognize the dangers of dark-thinking, and to embrace goodness and light.The series is written primarily for ages 9-14, but any reader young-at-heart will enjoy it!*A Special note to teachers: The series reinforces positive thinking and actions and encourages creativity ---an asset to your grade 5-6-7-8-9 classroom library.