Publisher's Synopsis
Ivy is a sixteen-year-old coping with coming of age and fitting in. One night, she witnesses the horrific disappearance of her boyfriend Ash, an event so shocking that she cannot recall what took place. Two years pass, and as her memory begins to return, Ivy seeks out the help of Miss Christina, an old woman known as the Carter Witch. It is through her that she discovers that Ash was taken by the Faeries. With Miss Christina's help and her best friend Sukie by her side, Ivy sets out on a quest to rescue Ash. However, she gets more than she bargains for upon entering the Realm of Faerie. A Tithe is due to the Lord of the Underworld for a crime she and Ash are linked to. As the story unfolds, she unlocks the mystery of Ash's disappearance, a tragic family secret, and betrayal that compromises not only her mortal existence but her life. You may have heard the story of Tam Lin, a mortal man captured by the Faeries to pay a Tithe to hell. The centuries-old Scottish ballad is a favorite among artists, musicians, and writers. The Promise, takes the beloved ballad and turns it on its head, transforming it into a modern-day fairy tale not soon forgotten. Contains illustrations by the author.*Contains suggestive language and suggestive sexual situations. Stand alone novel.
