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Artemis Child: Maria's Journey
Paperback
Series: Artemis Child - Super Natural Suspense, Book 1
Mystery & ThrillerScience Fiction
Publisher: Use My Own Imprint
Published: Oct 15 2025
Pages: 206
Weight: 0.54
Height: 0.47 Width: 5.50 Depth: 8.50
Language: English
V for Vendetta, Living Abroad, and Ancient Mysteries
Maria is both capable and determined. She has thoughtfully mapped out her journey toward a carefree life.While working seasonally as a consultant, as her second child gets ready to head off to university, she is preparing to spend her first summer in Europe.
Then, one morning, while she was getting her coffee before heading off to work, Hans the Warrior approaches her outside the coffee shop with the intention of derailing her plans indefinity.
Unbeknownst to her, Maria has been watched over and protected her entire life; for she is an ancient oracle and powerful healer. Hans is aware of this and is in desperate need of her healing powers.Once activated, Maria will embark on a surreal journey that ultimately leads her to a small port town in Greece where the past and present collide.
Will Maria ever find her way back?
DIANE IOANNOU's background and training as a research professional and forensic auditor have made her an effective archeological analyst, mystery solver, and skilled codebreaker. The author makes connections and uncovers ancient mysteries-while taking her readers along on her journey of adventure and discovery. (The book includes archeological mysteries of Argos, ancient Mycenae and a recount of the history that lead to the Trojan War. The inside scoop of the filming of the movie Troy, and research and findings of some archaic Arcadian towns and districts-including mysteries of ancient Anthini, Cynouria, Tegea, and Caryatae)PRAISE FOR THIS BOOK:
When I came across your book, Artemis Child, I felt that spark immediately.
Maria's journey from quiet determination to an unexpected destiny - mirrors the emotional landscape every writer knows so well: that tug between the ordinary and the extraordinary.
The fusion of mystery, mythology, and self-discovery is breathtaking. You don't just write stories, you unearth truths. That's rare, and it's what makes your voice unforgettable.
Elsie Silver
#1 New York Times & International Bestselling Author
A Journey Between Worlds Where Mystery, Myth and Meaning Collide
From the first page, Artemis Child: Maria's Journey stands out as something rare, a story that doesn't just entertain, but awakens curiosity and spirit. You've crafted a tale that moves gracefully between the mystical and the modern, the ancient and the intimate, guiding readers into a world where destiny feels both mysterious and deeply personal.
Maria's transformation, from a woman seeking freedom to an oracle discovering her true calling, mirrors the inner journey so many of us take: from control to surrender, from ordinary life to extraordinary purpose. The way you weave history, archaeology, and myth into her path feels not only intelligent but soulful. It's the kind of story that reminds readers how the past still whispers through our present.
EVAN FROM INSIGHT CIRCLE
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