The Secret of Shabaz

ONCE UPON A TIME, there was a brave and noble unicorn whose name was Shabaz. So wondrous was this beast, so loyal and devoted to his mistress, that he gave up his horn to a powerful magic to save her and her infant daughter from the evil and terrible Dark Lord, a necromancer. He travels through time with his precious cargo, and Birchspring, a warrior elf, to a place they believe will be safe.

TWO HUNDRED YEARS have passed. Tania, a servant lass, toils in the stable of the once mighty Castle Storm. An orphan, Tania has only her Grandfather Birchspring, and the tired old war horse she tends. Her life is hard and dull with drudgery.

Until Tania hears that a new Dark Lord has risen, and threatens the centuries of peace the countryside has enjoyed. It is not all she learns. "Grandfather" Birchspring can no longer contain the secret of Tania’s heritage. The tired old war horse can no longer maintain his masquerade. Together, the three cannot sit idly by while the evil force that destroyed Tania’s mother returns to finish what he once started. Ill equipped, with only great heart and noble purpose, they ride to war. BUT IT IS MORE than battle they encounter. And it is only the force of love that will endure. Love, and the unicorn’s final, precious gift ….

Reviews (scroll down)

"...Here is a solid little fantasy adventure with a strong heroine and plenty of action. ...this novel would be a good choice for junior high school readers."

Diane Emge, VOYA (Voice of Youth Advocates)

"THE SECRET OF SHABAZ is a wonderfully engrossing, finely detailed adventure through mystical lands, bursting with elves, spells and secret surprises. Author Jennifer Macaire has written a magical masterpiece! Reminiscent of Tolkien's engrossing works, THE SECRET OF SHABAZ is sure to delight all readers of fantasy fiction."

-- The Road to Romance

"...I thought that THE SECRET OF SHABAZ was a wonderful entrancing story. Just as you think you have grasped the plot, something pops up and gives it a whole new twist.The characters really come off the page. And with their own unique habits, they almost seem real. Through out this story I found myself smiling at the touches of humor added to dialogue and narrative. THE SECRET OF SHABAZ by Jennifer Macaire is a wonderful story that I would definitely recommend to my friends." --

Reviewed by Young Adult Reviewer: Louise Aged 13 for Romance Junkies

"...This young adult fantasy will also appeal to all fans of Tolkien and Terry Brooks. Jennifer Macaire is a very visual writer who writes entire scenes that come alive in the mind's eye. THE SECRET OF SHABAZ has magic, romance and a bit of mystery imbued into the story line so it will appeal to a variety of readers. This reviewer would like to see more books starring Shabaz, a unicorn who is prepared to give up his life to keep the world safe."

Harriet Klausner

"This book was positively magical in every particular way. Ms. Macaire has created a make-believe world that was filled with wonderful entertaining characters such as Tania (our heroine) Wander the grandfather elf, and lets not forget magical Shabaz. Secondary characters as well only add to the wonderful cast of characters and the telling of the story..."

Kristi Ahlers