CHRISTIAN LIBRARY JOURNAL, WINTER ISSUE, 2002

Torsils in Time, William D. Burt.  (The King of the Trees; 2)  LCCN 2001087336.  Enumclaw, WA:  WinePress Publishing, 2001.  PAP, $14.95. ISBN 1-57921-368-5. YAF.  Fantasy/Fiction. Rating:  4

     Torsils in Time, the second in the King of the Trees series, presents a captivating story for the fantasy lover.  The rich language and descriptions will tantalize the senses as the reader launches into the mysterious world of torsil trees.  King Rolin and his fair queen, Marlis, set out to enjoy a picnic lunch as they search for a rare species of the tree that can transport the climber to other lands.  To their wonderment, they discover the torsils of Herren and Therren that can actually carry them into different times. However, with unexpected and evil interference, they find themselves transported four hundred years into the future and completely invisible.  Meeting the last family alive in that area, they face strange and evil creatures that are encroaching ever closer on their last safe refuge.

     Through exciting and difficult adventures, the family and our two "invisibles" dare to face the evil that is threatening to devour not only their land, but many others, and even the fair, light world of Lucambra.  William Burt is careful to bring spiritual lessons to the forefront, letting them flow through the story naturally.  Facing hardships and much soul-searching, as well as battles with dark creatures, the reader will discover a delightful tale without missing the importance of the need to surrender all that is valuable and treasured in order to see the mighty, saving hand of Gaelathane, the King of the Trees.

     William Burt weaves a many-colored tapestry including torsil travel, angelic visitations, black pearls and starglasses, as the journey unfolds in an imaginative adventure that is sure to delight young and old alike.

     Mary McKinney, editor, writer, conference speaker, educator