Ian Johnstone's life is a fascinating blend of contrasts, from his upbringing in quiet England to extensive travels and work in Africa, and from a love of science to a degree in English Literature. This inherent tendency to shift between worlds fuels his imaginative writing. Johnstone's novels explore journeys to other realms, reflecting his diverse experiences and a deep curiosity about the unknown. His unique narrative style captivates readers by transporting them to entirely new realities.
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The Bell Between Worlds
Half of your soul is missing.The lost part is in the mirror.And unless Sylas Tate can save you, you will never be whole again.Sylas Tate leads a lonely existence since his mother died. But then the tolling of a giant bell draws him into another world known as the Other, where he discovers not only that he has an inborn talent for the nature-influenced magic of the Fourth Way, but also that his mother might just have come from this strange parallel place.Meanwhile, evil forces are stirring, and an astounding revelation awaits Sylas as to the true nature of the Other. As violence looms and the stakes get ever higher, Sylas must seek out a girl called Naeo who might just be the other half of his soul – otherwise the entire universe may fall…