The original item was published from July 14, 2017 10:48 AM to January 23, 2019 11:42 AM
Local author Margaret Morris will be the guest speaker at the Aug. 30 meeting of the Yorktown Book Club. The meeting will be held at 10 a.m. in the meeting room at the Yorktown Library, 8500 George Washington Memorial Highway. The public is invited to hear her speak about her current book, Ajlek: The Ajnastazzi of Weyland, and two other upcoming books. She will also autograph her book, which can be purchased at that time.
Summary of Ajlek: The Ajnastazzi of Weyland
Sixteen-year-old Ajlek Stedman is Dajhanin, one of the enigmatic wild people living in the rugged Ojberdine-Haijlan Mountains. Although gentle and peace loving, the Dajhanin are nonetheless viewed with fear and suspicion by the civilized world. Abducted from his mountain home when only an infant, Ajlek has been raised by a young surgeon named Bill Stedman, who has struggled to protect Ajlek from abuse. Ajlek's innately gentle nature is tested when his sensitive mind begins to change, and he discovers something deadly festering deep in his subconscious.
Ajlek soon uncovers a secret so menacing that it threatens to destroy the Dajhanin and the lives of the people he loves. He alone has the power to defend them, but to do so he must first overcome the brooding darkness in his powerful mind. Along the way, he discovers a destiny ordained a thousand years before he was born, one that could lead him to greatness. However, one mistake could cost him everything — including his life.
This profound story of family, identity and sacrifice will be enjoyed be teens and adults alike. The York County Library has one copy available for checkout.
Margaret Morris' Biography
Margaret Morris was born in Danville, VA, one of twins, and moved to Aberdeen, NC, at an early age, where she and her twin grew up among the long-needle pines. As an adolescent, she spent hours on horseback exploring the surrounding forests, during which time, the story of Ajlek blossomed inside her head.
Her family moved to Wilson, NC, during her high school years, where she met the man she would marry. After graduating from East Carolina University with a degree in music in 1965, she moved with her husband, a NASA engineer, to the Hampton Roads area of Virginia to teach music in the public schools. Currently, they live in Yorktown, VA.
Yorktown Book Club Information
The Yorktown Book Club is an adult book discussion group that meets from 10-11:30 a.m. on the last Tuesday of each month at the Yorktown Library.
Upcoming Selections for 2016
New members are always welcome! Contact the Yorktown Reference desk at 890-5207 for more information about the Yorktown Book Club. For a full list of events planned at the Yorktown and Tabb libraries, visit our online event calendar.