An Awakening

Brooke Larken's year has not gone as planned. Her neighbor was killed, her boyfriend is missing, and her town of Neelsville is slowly..changing. She just wants things to get back to normal. But a cryptic visit from a dangerous acquaintance makes her realize that things may never be the same again. A battle for a town's very soul rages in this supernatural tale about what makes us human, the pain of loss, and the importance of fighting to save the ones we love.

Brooke Larken's year has not gone as planned. Her neighbor was killed, her boyfriend is missing, and her town of Neelsville is slowly...changing. She just wants things to get back to normal. But a cryptic visit from a dangerous acquaintance makes her realize that things may never be the same again. The Traveller has wandered the earth for far too long. After centuries on the run--and clinging to the last vestiges of his humanity--he's ready to give up. But a return to Neelsville has him reconsidering everything he knows about humans and those who would destroy them. Can Brooke and the Traveller fight the impending takeover of Neelsville by the distractors, otherworldly beings who slowly drain everything good from the humans they inhabit? Or will the distractors win? A battle for a town's very soul rages in this supernatural tale about what makes us human, the pain of loss, and the importance of fighting to save the ones we love.

Wendy M. Kok was raised in a small, resort town in northern Wisconsin. Her parents owned and entertained a summer resort for over twenty years. It was there that she learned to fish, appreciate wildlife, and forge friendships over the years with people that would often come and stay year after year. This upbringing was the inspiration for her debut novel, 'A Grey Resort' which was launched July 29th, 2019 to critical acclaim. This is the second book in the series entitled, 'A Thousand Years of Crooked Forest'. Wendy has a Bachelor's Degree in Communications from Grand Valley State University. 2020 American Fiction Awards - 'A Grey Resort' book was honored as a 'Winner' in the Romance/Paranormal Category 2021~ August - Wendy is one of several authors that have contributed to the Anthology Book: Thriving Beyond Crises: Conversations with Resilient Entrepreneurs This book has already made #1 Best-Seller Status on Amazon in several different categories Wendy loves spending time with her family and friends, and loves spending long hours looking for Petoskey stones during the Michigan summers. She often keeps a journal in her car in case she gets any flashes of inspiration. This is the second book in the series called: A Thousand Years of Crooked Forest. Learn more at wendymkokauthor.com She also has a podcast called- A Juicy Pear Podcast with Shawn & Wendy She is on all the directories, please visit - ajuicypearpodcast.com