DAVID MICHAEL SLATER

 

The Book of Nonsense (Vol. I) Reviews

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Helen Faye Rosenblum, author of MINERVA'S TURN and DESCENDING ORDER
The Book of Nonsense is a keen and knowing adventure that, in the best ways, belies its title. It is permeated by a sense of wonder, a sense of mystery, and a dead-on sense of what it's like to be a rising teenager beset with rights and privileges of family and brains and curiosity, and the afflictions of the same. David Michael Slater weaves a crafty plot that has appeal for at least three generations of readers (from grandparents down), and never condescends to any of them.
Dotti Enderle, author of MAN IN THE MOON
When a rare bookstore opens in town, Daphna and Dexter are intrigued by the cryptic volumes within. But the mysterious store owner, Asterius Rash, is only interested in one particular book – a book so rare it involves magic just to possess it. Daphna and Dexter come under Mr. Rash’s spell, and in an effort to break loose, they delve into a world of the past – uncovering family secrets, and the true meaning of The Book of Nonsense.     With more twists than a roller coaster, The Book of Nonsense will keep you continuously involved and turning the pages. It’s perfect for both fantasy and mystery readers.  
Portland Tribune

 

David Michael Slater just completed a new literary fantasy adventure series fraught with suspense, hidden clues, bizarre twists and an ancient book full of utter nonsense...Slater understands that the secret to capturing the interest of teens is to engage their curiosity and intelligence by hooking them with a blend of unusual references, mysterious clues and a dark, suspenseful plot packed with action.

 

Jim Tindall, Past President, Oregon Library Association
Slater's new release, The Book of Nonsense, is anything but; twelve year old twins Daphna and Dex, so different in so many ways, work to solve a word problem in the mirky worlds of book dealers and geriatrics. Seeking clues to the meaning of the arcane First Tongue the two cross paths with alchemy, archeaology, and astrology and end up wiser and more sensitive to the deep bond that is curse or salvation to twins. This mystery, with its worlds of dusty book shops and musty nursing homes, is peopled by sages, pedantics, epic heroes, and a plethera of archvillans.