The Demon Bells
... is the first part of my unpublished fantasy trilogy for young adults. The manuscript of this novel was shortlisted for the 2017 Ampersand Prize and has won several awards. Judges' comments include:
Fascinating concept... Beautifully told with a fabulous beginning.
Evocative mood and setting, vivid and threatening atmosphere.
Excellent world building... The characters are credible and compelling... Full of suspense and tension.
In a nutshell: Everyone fears possession by a super-fast fire demon or super-strong ice demon. Music seems to attract demons, so the Faith forbids it. Teen lovers Anna and Will find themselves on opposite sides in a guerrilla war between the ruthless Faith and a rising resistance that has uncovered some of the truth about demons.
Anna and Will's story combines action and romance, science and supernature, music and martial arts. I've planned two sequels: The Time Octaves and The Harp Trees.
If you're an agent or publisher who'd like to read the manuscript, please get in touch.
Fascinating concept... Beautifully told with a fabulous beginning.
Evocative mood and setting, vivid and threatening atmosphere.
Excellent world building... The characters are credible and compelling... Full of suspense and tension.
In a nutshell: Everyone fears possession by a super-fast fire demon or super-strong ice demon. Music seems to attract demons, so the Faith forbids it. Teen lovers Anna and Will find themselves on opposite sides in a guerrilla war between the ruthless Faith and a rising resistance that has uncovered some of the truth about demons.
Anna and Will's story combines action and romance, science and supernature, music and martial arts. I've planned two sequels: The Time Octaves and The Harp Trees.
If you're an agent or publisher who'd like to read the manuscript, please get in touch.
Rebecca Colless
Writing a novel lets me intentionally dream while I'm still awake.
– Haruki Murakami –
