Set in the magical, mystical worlds of the "Strands" series, these six novellas begin on the medieval world of Adria, where watchful elves tap the power of stars to guard the little town of St. Brigid against the zealots of the Inquisition, then move to modern day Colorado, where the descendants of the Elvish line rediscover their long-dormant powers.

Six novellas set in the Strand universe offer new windows into Gael Baudino’s enthralling world, from medieval Adria to modern Denver Written before, during, and after the composition of Strands of Starlight, the stories in Spires of Spirit are shorter, more personal tales of characters and events that take place around the times of the first and last novels of the series. “Charity” tells of a carpenter, moved by compassion, who offers help and acceptance to a spurned village woman. In “Lady of Light,” a talented woodcarver wrestles with an arrogant priest’s demand for a crucifix depicting suffering and sorrow. “A Touch of Distant Hands” brings the story begun in “Charity” to its conclusion with an alliance of Elf and witch. “Elvenhome,” “Please Come to Denver (in the Spring),” and “The Shadow of the Starlight,” set in present-day Colorado, tell of those whose newly awakened elven blood forces them to struggle with their identities and the challenges of the modern world. Spires of Spirit weaves its six tales through the world and characters of the Strand Novels, which consist of Strands of Starlight, Maze of Moonlight, Shroud of Shadow,and Strands of Sunlight.

Nearly 150 years ago, an atrocious and all-consuming war raged through the Spires, involving every race and element. Now, the Guardians, four beings created and placed by the Goddess on the world to ensure peace remains between the kingdoms, must discover the cause of a recent magical disturbance. As they make their way through the mystery, which eventually takes them to such places as the Lost Spire, a land that was dubbed damned and cursed after the war, and Dimiourgia, the world below, the Guardians find that this is not just a simple flux in the flow of magic, but a plot by Thremac, the Lord of the Darkness, to obliterate the world that the Goddess has created.

Perhaps the most important section in Dan Millman's best-selling book, The Life You Were Born to Live was titled Laws that Change Lives. These laws, as described, were key to overcoming the specific hurdles on a given individual's life path. Different laws played critical roles for different paths. But the author considers these laws so central to all our lives that they needed a book of their own, and a more universal treatment, since anyone could benefit from applying any of these laws. As he writes: "Within the mystery of our existence, the universe operates according to spiritual laws as real as the law of gravity and as constant as the turning of the heavens. Aligning our lives to these laws can transform our relationships, careers, finances, and health. Simply put, they make life work better." The Laws of Spirit, Dan Millman's "little book of big wisdom," offers a teaching tale in which he encounters an ageless woman sage while on a mountain hike. There, in the wilderness, she takes Dan and his readers through experiences and tests in the natural world that demonstrate the power of spiritual laws of balance, choice, process, presence, compassion, faith, action, patience, , surrender, and unity. As the sage relates, "These laws belong to all of us. They rest within our hearts and at the heart of every religion and spiritual tradition." As you make your own journey through the pages of this book, you will find universal solutions to the varied challenges of our lives, leading to perspective and wisdom about the meaning and purpose of our lives here, and our connection with all of creation It begins with a single step: Open the first page of a book you will refer to again and again for inspiration and guidance on life’s journey, up the mountain path.

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