Santa Claus: The King of the Elves
Adult; Sci-Fi/Fantasy/Horror; (Market)
When Santa's true love, Linnea, is kidnapped, he and his loyal High Elf friends embark on an enthralling journey across the perilous lands of Euchaia in a desperate bid to bring her safely home, little realizing that much more is at stake than Linnea's life. By the end, the very survival of all High Elves is in jeopardy and Santa makes a fateful choice between his love for her and the destiny of the elves.
In this spellbinding adventure, internationally bestselling author B.C.CHASE taps the furthest reaches of his mesmerizing imagination to weave a suspenseful tale featuring seafaring dwarves, fiery dragons, cultured goblins, and flying elves that culminates in a battle of epic proportions.
Quarter Finalist
Plot/Idea: 9 out of 10
Originality: 10 out of 10
Prose: 9 out of 10
Character/Execution: 9 out of 10
Overall: 9.25 out of 10
Assessment:
Plot: Chase’s dark fairy tale is chock-full of twists and turns, presenting readers with a new, action-packed take on the origins of Santa Claus and his elves and reindeer.
Prose: Chase’s clean, flowing prose and bright sense of humor liven up a tale that has familiar roots in many readers’ childhoods.
Originality: This book is wholly original; chase channels inspiration from Tolkien’s fantastical tales with his pronunciation guide and creature and location lists.
Character Development: Chase’s creatures are some of the most creative additions to the original tale of Santa and the elves, each of whom has a distinct and memorable personality. These characters and their adventures could easily be translated to film or graphic novel.
Date Submitted: August 16, 2017
