The Birr Elixir

by Jo Sparkes

Overview

Marra never heard of Birr Elixir. But when Drail sees the potion in her dead mistress's book, she agrees to make it. Even lacking the right ingredient.

And after drinking it, Drail and his men defeat a Skullan team - something no one has ever done before. Marra is offered a place as his traveling potions mistress. Full of doubts of her own ability, she takes the chance to escape her slave-like existence.

Then her potions woke a man who was not supposed to wake.

Now every day draws more attention from the True Masters. And their motives - and morals - are not for the faint of heart.

If they discover the truth ...

The Legend of The Gamesmen

More than a sport, the gamesmen stand for an idea - that humble men can win the day. That the lowly are not so low, and the least of men may yet succeed. A fable told across the three continents.

This is the tale that launched the legend.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9780985331849
Publisher:	Oscar Press
Publication date:	10/31/2018
Series:	Legend of the Gamesmen , #1
Pages:	166
Product dimensions:	5.50(w) x 8.50(h) x 0.38(d)
Age Range:	13 - 18 Years

About the Author

A well-known Century City Producer once said Jo Sparkes "writes some of the best dialogue I've read."

Jo graduated from Washington College, a small liberal arts college famous for its creative writing program, forgot about writing totally, until she had a chance to study with Robert Powell, a student of renowned teachers Lew Hunter and Richard Walter, head of UCLA's Screenwriting Program.

She has written feature film scripts, scripts for Children's live-action and animated television programs, a direct to video Children's DVD, and commercial work for corporate clients. A featured writer on several websites, she was a member of the Pro Football Writers Association and (very unofficially) the first to interview Emmitt Smith when he came to the Arizona Cardinals.

Jo served as an adjunct teacher at the Film School at Scottsdale Community College, and even made a video of her most beloved lecture. Her book for writers and artists, "Feedback How to Give It How to Get It" has received glowing reviews.

When not diligently perfecting her craft, Jo can be found exploring her new home of Portland, Oregon, with her husband Ian, and their dog Oscar.

Editorial Reviews

Winner of Silver Ippy BRAG Medallion Award

"This is a well thought out fantasy world and the game of comet is fascinating. I look forward to reading the next book and finding out where it leads the characters."

"... Secret potions and magical books place this firmly in the fantasy genre and the gamesmen, relying on the elixir to compete against much stronger teams, reminded me of Harry Potter’s ‘Quidditch’ contests. This is, of course, book one of a series, so we are literally left at the quayside ready to sail on to further adventures. I for one will be looking forward to the journey!"

"Well I have to say it was SHEER DELIGHT reading this book."

From the Publisher