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A thought-provoking look at the line between faith and fantasy, fanatics and followers, and religion and reason.

WINNER: Pinnacle Book Achievement Award, Fall 2014 - Best Fantasy
WINNER: Awesome Indies Seal of Excellence

“There are only two ways to live your life. One is as though nothing is a miracle. The other is as though everything is a miracle.” ~ Albert Einstein

Children of the Republic, Helena and Jason were inseparable in their youth, until fate sent them down different paths. Grief and duty sidetracked Helena's plans, and Jason came to detest the hollowness of his ambitions.

These two damaged souls are reunited when a tiny boat from the Blessed Lands crashes onto the rocks near Helena's home after an impossible journey across the forbidden ocean. On board is a single passenger, a nine-year-old girl named Kailani, who calls herself The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky. A new and perilous purpose binds Jason and Helena together again, as they vow to protect the lost innocent from the wrath of the authorities, no matter the risk to their future and freedom.

But is the mysterious child simply a troubled little girl longing to return home? Or is she a powerful prophet sent to unravel the fabric of a godless Republic, as the outlaw leader of an illegal religious sect would have them believe? Whatever the answer, it will change them all forever... and perhaps their world as well.

"...a fully imagined, gripping read...." ~ Kirkus Reviews

"Author David Litwack gracefully weaves together his message with alternating threads of the fantastic and the realistic.... The reader will find wisdom and grace in this beautifully written story." ~ San Francisco Book Review

Evolved Publishing presents the literary saga of a young girl plucked from the sea under mysterious circumstances, from the award-winning author of The Seekers series and Along the Watchtower. [DRM-Free]

Books by David Litwack:

The Children of Darkness (The Seekers - Book 1)
The Stuff of Stars (The Seekers - Book 2)
The Light of Reason (The Seekers - Book 3)
The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky
Along the Watchtower

More Great Literary Fiction from Evolved Publishing:

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Format: Kindle Edition
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Publisher: Evolved Publishing LLC; 1 edition (3 May 2014)
Sold by: Amazon Australia Services, Inc.
Language: English
ASIN: B00K434HRU
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RaiH

Good but slow at times

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 15 October 2015

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The story centres around a young girl, Kailani, who washed ashore the republic, an island separated from her home, the Blessed Land, both physically by the ocean and by the way of life of the people. People of the republic live by science and reason, while the people of the Blessed Land believe in the spirit, myth and fantasy. Both places are very strict with enforcing their ideals. When two young adults, Jason and Helena find the girl, they're moved to keep her safe. The authorities however are determined to keep her isolated from society. Helena and Jason find a solution, they can take her to a farm which is a sanctuary of sorts for those that need emotional healing. Kailani can stay there until a tribunal to decide if she can stay in the republic. Meanwhile there are those from the Blessed Lands who want her home.

Kailani's character is quite endearing, but there is an impression she is of importance, even she herself believes she has been 'sent' to improve relations between the two islands. However, this is never truly realised. By the end the truce between sides is given little more credence than a few lines that everything is fine. The mystery surrounding the little girl who calls herself the Daughter of the sea and sky and her almost prophet like status on the farm turns out to be of little significance.

I did enjoy this book overall, it's a light read delving into the debate between reason and religion, though I'd say the spiritual side comes off more favourably. It does have some nice moments with the three protagonists, but I found it quite slow going in parts. I had to make myself go on a couple of times. I was also left wondering if the whole situation with Kailani couldn't have been solved much more quickly and with less drama had certain characters just opened up more. Why didn't Helena and Jason try harder to find out who this little girl belonged to? And why didn't one character who clearly knew who she was just tell them what he knew? It left me feeling the tension in the book was slightly false.

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Lissa

The Daughter of the Sea and the Sky

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 5 April 2019

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An interesting read. Different from my usual reads. It took me several chapters to really get into the story but once I had I found it gripping and easy to read.

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Four Stars

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 14 June 2016

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Strange but very readable. An odd, not entirely believable, futuristic scenario inhabited by believable characters.

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Mrs. Linda Cunningham

The daughter of the sea and the sky.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on 25 December 2014

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An interesting book. Title sounded slightly mystical. An easy read and has a deeper meaning beneath the ease of the writing. Enjoyed it.

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Tiffany Marin

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Reviewed in the United States on 31 December 2016

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I was fortunate enough to receive a copy of this book from the author in exchange for an honest review and honestly, thought I'd already done so. Somehow, this book got lost in the shuffle and, now that I've read it, I can honestly say that I missed out!!
This book had me hooked from the first sentence and I found myself lost in the world that David has created. I fell in love with the main characters from the beginning but they weren't the only aspects that made this book spectacular. David obviously put a lot of thought and work into each character and each of their personality traits. He managed to portray the struggle within that each person carried and how that affected the way they reacted and interacted with each other. Benjamin was so well written, with his intense desire to do the right thing at any cost but being misguided as far as what that right thing would be. He was such a conflicted person and I felt so sorry for him. Jason and Helene had so much to struggle with as they tried to find the best way to help Kailani without getting into trouble themselves and the difficulties between Helena and her mother. The story line was seamless, and everything progressed in a way that didn't drag out too long or try to hurry you to the ending. I enjoyed every moment of reading this book and was a little sad to see it end because I wanted to find out what would happen to Jason and Helena, Kailani, and her parents, really all involved. This wasn't the first book I've read by this author and I dearly hope that it's not going to be the last.

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deb whis

Wonderful story of a divided world that could be in ...

Reviewed in the United States on 9 August 2015

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Wonderful story of a divided world that could be in our future, the division of our human-ness into two non-inclusive societies, and how individuals respond to the division. Wonderful tale of growing up in such a society, adjusting to the 'other side', and finding that the differences have left people less than whole. Wonderful tome of three strands woven skillfully together for unexpected, perfect ending. Please treat yourself to this book! It is worth it!

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Arlene Kay

And a child shall lead them

Reviewed in the United States on 20 May 2014

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Suppose the world was sharply divided into two competing societies--based on reason or religion? Could any one being, let alone a child, bridge this divide and reconcile the parties? Author David Litwack imagines such a situation in his beautifully written, delicately wrought study of Kailani, a mysterious girl who emerges from the sea and proceeds to change everything. Anyone who reads the headlines can identify the parallels with our own time, but Litwack probes deeply into his characters and avoids the temptation to create one-dimensional caricatures. By revealing both their human frailties and capacity for doing good, he allows the reader to identify with and understand the emotions and reactions of the principal players . After finishing this well-paced, introspective book, one is forced to consider how he/she would fare in a similar situation. Surrendering to the established order is easier and less disruptive than questioning bedrock assumptions even if it deadens the spirit and suppresses the soul. Litwack's novel clears a high hurdle--it both entertains and makes us think.

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KristiDNYC

Boring

Reviewed in the United States on 23 November 2015

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Ugh. Confusing and bland, I guess I'm not the target audience for this book, because obviously some other people loved it. Halfway through the book it got slightly better, but I really struggled to finish it.

I didn't care of any of the main characters. The difference between the two worlds (spiritual vs. material/pragmatic) was too weak. The main character (Kailani) was one-dimensional.

Based on an interesting concept, this book should have been so much better.

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Don Kidwell

I don't typically read fantasy books, but this one is worthy of accolades

Reviewed in the United States on 21 August 2015

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Exceptionally well-written alternate history book pitting those of the Blessed Lands (which many think of as zealots) against the 'rational' Republic complete with "the statue of the Lady of Reason with her torch held high." Imagery reminded me some of Christianity versus the Roman Empire way back when together with the trials we're experiencing regarding our own border problems given this passage "Some were asylum seekers, others missionaries. Occasionally, armed insurgents had hidden among them." A challenging book, a good read and am taking this final passage from the book to heart "The best we can do for those who are gone is to pass our love on to the living."

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Esther at Haddie's Haven

Great read

Reviewed in the United States on 1 March 2017

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This book was so good. It is enthralling and to be quite honest, several aspects of this book are very possible in the forth coming future. The way the author describes events and detail in this book is amazing. The author has put in much thought into making a world of characters that are believable and captivating. I have to say that his mission was accomplished.

***I was provided with a complimentary copy of this book, through Reading Deals, so I could give an honest review.***

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J. Sterling

Without giving the plot away this is not a simple good versus bad story

Reviewed in the United States on 16 July 2014

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The book is about a young 9 year girl who mysteriously comes from a neighboring land. She illegally entered the Rational Country from the Spiritual Country. She is befriended by a local young woman and her boyfriend. The book is centered on the mysterious girl’s adventures with her two adult friends.
Without giving the plot away this is not a simple good versus bad story, rather a conflict between two contrasting ideologies. The author cleverly takes some fairly predictable scenarios and puts a nice twist to them.
I have read all of David Litwack’s books and this one is in the same vein as his first, There Comes a Prophet.
I would recommend this book particularly to young people. It provides an excellent forum for the constant struggle between the rational and visceral, as well as the contrasting deductive and inductive thought processes.
I enjoyed reading the book.

Charles F. Sterling 7/15/14

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Ariadne

Truly great underrated book. Take a chance on it.

Reviewed in the United States on 5 July 2018

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Surprisingly good from a lesser-known author. Understated yet enticing prose. Gorgeous images marked with poignant joy and deep pain. Unforgettable characters. The center of the story, the Daughter, is both wonderful and appropriately childlike. Well done.

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Dawn McCrea

Very good read, makes us think of how life would be in a world like this.

Reviewed in the United States on 19 November 2016

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Insightful story where you are considered a zealot if you believe in anything greater than yourself, yet to deify Reason puts you in the normal society. An innocent children crashes on the shores of reason hoping to do penance. The family that develops and the faith at the heart of the matter is amazing. Wonderful story!

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Sue Fairchild

A book for everyone

Reviewed in the United States on 11 August 2015

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What a delightful read! I was impressed by the quality of writing as well as the subtle way the author used description to create a mood. I was enamored by every character and couldn't put the book down until I knew how it would end. Although it is set in a slightly different world, it is not enough to draw the reader away from the story and I could still relate to the characters. An eternal debate about good vs. evil and love triumphing over all.

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sky searcher

Interesting plot idea

Reviewed in the United States on 18 August 2015

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I couldn't get invested in the characters. The basic idea, that idealists and pragmatists live in separate continents, is interesting. The characters have no real understanding or appreciation of the other side. the plot concerns the eventual realization that you need both aspects, and I liked that.

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