Review: WE AREN'T IN KANSAS ANYMORE, MACY!
Rating: 5 out of 5
Date: 08 23, 2012
The Shells of Chanticleer is an outstanding fantasy novel by Maura Patrick. No doubt that she had a blast writing this. She has produced a well-written, creative fantasy full of allegory. It is quite evident that one of Ms. Patrick's favorite author's is L. Frank Baum, author of the Oz series. This may be a young adult book but adults will love it as well.  You can't help but appreciate this unique adventure as main character, Macy Winters, moves from her state of being in a coma to awaking in the beautifully described land of Chanticleer where she will be asked to face and overcome her fears. What a thought to be given a second chance in life to become an overcomer. The ending came quickly once Macy returned to her previous life but it did conclude with the author's intent to sum up Macy's victories in Chanticleer.  Because of Sebastian's demand on Macy before she "tipped" back to her previous life, surely there must be a sequel coming.  What a fantastical journey!  Way to go Maura!  I hope a publisher finds you. As a Christian, I took this book for how I saw it, a fantasy and nothing more. Excellent writing and unbelievably creative. This author had me right there in Chanticleer with the nervous Macy.  Enjoy!Dawn Kurtz, author of the Christian novel:Secret of the Mexican Doll