I am delighted once again to help fellow author Jacqui Murray with the launch of her latest novel. The Quest for Home is the second in her Crossroads trilogy.
I thoroughly enjoyed the first in the prehistoric fiction trilogy, Survival of the Fittest, and I highly recommend it. Jacqui is a masterful writer and researcher, and I can’t wait to read this next book in the series.
Summary:
Chased by a ruthless and powerful enemy, Xhosa flees with her People, leaving behind her African homeland, leading her People on a grueling journey through unknown and perilous lands. As they struggle to overcome treachery, lies, danger, tragedy, hidden secrets, and Nature herself, Xhosa must face the reality that her most dangerous enemy isn’t the one she expected. It may be one she trusts with her life.
The story is set 850,000 years ago, a time in prehistory when man populated Eurasia. He was a violent species, fully capable of addressing the many hardships that threatened his survival except for one: future man, the one destined to obliterate any who came before.
Based on a true story, this is the unforgettable saga of hardship and determination, conflict and passion as early man makes his way across Eurasia, fleeing those who would kill him. He must be bigger-than-life, prepared time and again to do the impossible because nothing less than the future of mankind is at stake.
The Quest for Home info:
Series: Book 2 in the Crossroads series, part of the Man vs. Nature saga
Genre: Prehistoric fiction
Available at: Kindle US Kindle UK Kindle CA Kindle AU
I asked Jacqui a couple of questions about her book:
1. If I am not reading these books in order, does it matter?
Survival of the Fittest starts the Crossroads trilogy, The Quest for Home is Book 2. Crossroads itself the second trilogy in the Man vs. Nature saga. Each trilogy is a stand-alone story; each book in the trilogy fairly standalone in that I include details to catch you up on what occurred in prior books but without most of the drama. They can be read out of order, but you may find the experience enhanced if the three books in each trilogy are read consecutively.
2. Could Xhosa, the main character of The Quest for Home, really have traveled with a wolf companion?
Dogs weren’t domesticated until about 10-15,000 years ago, long after Xhosa lived 850,000 years ago. But her understanding of man and animal were not what ours is. To Xhosa, the line between man and animal was blurry. She didn’t think of animals as lesser creatures. Why would she? As far as she knew, like her, they could plan, think, problem-solve, and display emotions just as she did.
So, for Xhosa to partner with a wolf made perfect sense.
It does make perfect sense, especially for an animal lover like me.
Thanks so much, Jacqui, for letting me assist with your book launch!
Author Bio:
Jacqui Murray is the author of the popular Building a Midshipman, the story of her daughter’s journey from high school to United States Naval Academy, the Rowe-Delamagente thrillers, and the Man vs. Nature saga. She is also the author/editor of over a hundred books on integrating tech into education, adjunct professor of technology in education, blog webmaster, an Amazon Vine Voice, a columnist for NEA Today, and a freelance journalist on tech ed topics. Look for her next prehistoric fiction, In the Footsteps of Giants, Winter 2020, the final chapter in the Crossroads Trilogy.
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OMG I have wanted to read this series – how exciting that now there’s a second book! I’d better get on it so I don’t fall behind. Congratulations, Jacqui – such an original idea 🙂
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Thanks so much! I did get this one out pretty fast. The next is due in about a year–that will wrap up the trilogy but not the series. Early man is extremely interesting.
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Can’t wait to read your review, Barbara!
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Reblogged this on anita dawes and jaye marie.
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Thanks for sharing this, Anita and Jaye!
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I will be promoting Jacqui’s book soon, and reading it at the moment. Such an unusual story!
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It’s quite a unique trilogy. 🙂
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Thank you so much for hosting me, Jennifer. Me too–about partnering with an animal. In so many ways, I find them superior to humans I know!
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Oh, Jacqui, the pleasure is mine, and you’re preaching to the choir! I love when authors write about animals, and you are certainly no exception.
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This is such a great book! I’m thrilled for Jacqui.
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Me too, Jill! Have you already read it?
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Yep…finished it last night. Jacqui is amazing!
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Wonderful, Jill. Now I’m itching even more to dig in!
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Thank you so much, Jill. A lot of action, a bit of a love interest. And a furry best friend–something for everyone.
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I appreciate the alert to this. Definitely a book, (trilogy) I shall put on my list
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Hi, Crispina. As I mentioned above, I loved the first installment of the trilogy. Prehistoric fiction is a fascinating genre!
I think you’ll see what I mean once you delve into it. The well-known Clan of the Cave Bear was another wonderful book of the genre, but Jacqui can write with the best of them and even outshine them in some areas.
Thanks for commenting. 🙂
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I need no encourage. It is my own genre, and hence my interest.
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Wonderful!
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Thanks, Crispina. I hope you enjoy it!
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I’m looking forward to it. But as of the moment, I’ve a growing reading list and umpteen commitments. I wish you well. 🙂
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