When Gloucester resident and noted poet Patrick Doud set out to pen his first novel, the young adult fantasy The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin, he knew that he wanted to write a story that hit closer to home. A fantasy fan since his youth, Doud has created his own magical New England tale, opening the story in young Elwood Pitch’s new home in Boston, and loosely basing the book’s magical land of Winnitok on the region’s rich natural and political history. The first in Doud’s new series, The Winnitok Tales, The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin offers readers a truly epic American tale that readers of all ages will enjoy.
Available for purchase at bookstores and online nationwide, and through Northatlanticbooks.com
In his new home in Boston, Elwood is the new kid, the loner, who wishes nothing more than to move back to his previous country home with all of his friends. Upon entering the land Winnitok, however, Elwood discovers that though he believes himself a stranger, his presence comes with grave importance, having been summoned by the land’s missing immortal protector, Granashan the Nohar. A vision granted to Elwood with the bite of a magical plum reveals his grave mission: recover the eye of Ogin, a sacred shell with powers to reveal Granashan’s secret location, and restore peace to a troubled land. With the help of his new friend, the beautiful young warrior Drallah, and her trusty talking raven companion Booj, he braves quicksand and monsters, survives deadly poison ivy, and battles demons and kings, in search of Granashan the Nohar. As he trudges through a treacherous swamp where the eye of Ogin is buried, Elwood uncovers a gut-wrenching secret about his ties to the world of Ehm, and his real distance from the world he previously knew as home.
For more information on The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin, including character descriptions, downloadable wallpaper, and an interactive map of Winnitok, visit the official Winnitok Tales site.
To meet Patrick in person and get a signed copy of The Hunt for the Eye of Ogin, check out his local upcoming appearances below! Books will be available for sale at both events.
Young Adult/Middle Grade Author Reading & Discussion atWavepaint Design
Saturday, April 17, 4:00 PM
Patrick Doud (THE HUNT FOR THE EYE OF OGIN), Christine Brodien-Jones (THE OWL KEEPER) and Pat Lowery Collins (HIDDEN VOICES) will read from their newest middle grade and young adult books. The Book Shop of Beverly Farms will provide books, and have offered to make a donation to the Ipswich Music Art and Drama Association (IMADA) from a portion of the proceeds. Event to be followed by a Book Artists’ reception & exhibition from 5-7PM, featuring the work of Mary Jane Begin, Pat Lowery Collins, Ed Emberley, Jamie Harper, Jarrett Krosoczka, Kristina Lindborg, Tom Palance, Julia Purinton, and Andy J. Smith. Hors d’oeuvres catered by Chef DiLorenzo. Everyone welcome.
Address: 4 Market Street, Ipswich, MA
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Danvers Literary Festival at Peabody Institute Library
Saturday, May 08, 10:00 AM
Middle grade authors Patrick Doud and Christine Brodien-Jones will be reading from and discussing their books for kids ages 9 and up from 10-11 am, as part of the Danvers Literary Festival at the Peabody Institute Library in Danvers, MA. All events at the festival are FREE, including a complimentary light lunch provided by Casual Catering. Other authors in attendance include fantasy authors Leanna Renee Hieber, N.K. Jemisin, and Margaret Ronald, as well as authors of romance and mystery novels, book illustrators, and more!
Address: 15 Sylvan Street, Danvers, MA
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