Erika Mathews

Victory's Voice Erika Mathews

When an extroverted bookworm discovers the hidden power of spoken words, death and life tremble in the balance on the tip of her tongue. But not only figuratively. At seventeen, Ellisia's passion for learning and books dominates her small-town existence. No wonder she's elated when an opportunity to attend Academy arises: she can finally fulfill her lifelong goals to further her education and see the famed Palace BookHall. But as she begins to discover the true power of the spoken word, she faces a choice: join forces with a foreign physicist or relinquish her dream to someday work in the BookHall. Loyalties and ambitions war within Ellisia once the scientist's projects begin to threaten her family's safety. When impending crisis brings a clash of spiritual kingdoms, Ellisia must once for all choose how she'll harness the power of words. Spoken words transcend her reality, uniting heavenly with earthly and commanding the forces that drive the physical world, and Ellisia's voice will be the catalyst for sure defeat-or decisive victory.