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The Ancestors' Secrets
She struggles to find answers, but those who try to reveal the clan secrets are severely punished.
A menacing man is following her and wants to kill her. Who is he?
More life struggles continue to plague her. After being thrust into a world of clan mysteries, obscure traditions, and beliefs, her life is drastically changing.
She must seek out and stop Mora’s evil plan. Punished by the ancestors long ago, Mora has waited centuries for the chance to reunite with her beloved Joland and to gain power over the Hunor clan. Revenge has kept her alive for over 1600 years.
Ilona must search for the mysterious Destiny Box that holds a message from her Ancestors while she attempts to sort out her feelings for the men in her life.
The spirits of the clan come to Ilona’s aid with answers to the clan’s secrets and the key to helping her maintain her sanity amidst the fear of danger lurking everywhere as she tries to succeed.
She must activate her Chameleon ability and obtain unimaginable powers. The clan Leaders and Elders are worried knowing that she can use her growing powers for absolute good or absolute evil. But they have no choice, they’re powerless against Mora and must place their trust in Ilona.
With the help of the clan’s Time Bender, her journey will take her back in time to when her people lived as nomads, to the castles of the 14th century as they struggle to overcome the obstacles in their path due to the evils of Mora.
Ilona finds her Destiny Box where the ancestors reveal what she must do—but it does not come without cost.
She must ensure the birth of the Chosen Child in the 4th century in order to save the future of the Hunor Clan.
Will Ilona succeed in saving the child? Will she accept her destiny?
Review quotes from the 1st edition
“I was enthralled with the complexity and attention to detail.”
“This story to truly capture the magical essence of the Hun tradition and the beauty of their rituals.”
“Written in a diary-kind format, the different characters tell the a beautiful story.”
“It is so original and well written it had me hooked from the start.”
“The first sentences grabbed my fascination, and the easy flow of the entire book continually held my interest and curiosity.”
“She meets a handsome doctor who seems to be accompanied by an evil presence that she cannot comprehend.”
“Thank you Erika, you gave my heart and dreams an immense gift.”
“My favorite part was the description of Ema's paintings! What a wonderful idea!”
“I also loved the inner turmoil she had trying figure out her feeling she was having about her best friend and the new handsome man who entered her life.”
“I couldn't help but think that there was something not very savory about Zoltan (gosh! I love his name!). I ended up rooting for Bela.”
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Prelude
Excerpt from book one of The Ancestors’ Secrets, an urban fantasy, magical realism, alternate history, epic fantasy trilogy.
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Ilona resigns to live the simple life of a small-town doctor, but her life goes into a tailspin on her birthday. She finds out she was born into a secretive, ancient clan still hidden among us. She starts to develop unusual powers which she finds exciting as well as frightening. She can slow time and heal with her touch, but how and why?
She struggles to find answers, but those who try to reveal the clan secrets are severely punished.
A menacing man is following her and wants to kill her. Who is he?
Ilona’s love life is a mystery as well as a challenge; the man she loves can’t return her feelings and she’s drawn to the stranger who first appears in a peculiar dream.
Does Ilona have the strength to fight for her life?
Can she unveil the clan secrets?
“This is so different from the usual fare churned out by ordinary writers.” -Valerie Byron
"Written with style and grace, Erika M Szabo has stepped into the novel wars with a powerful entry." ~Janet Morris
"The universe created in this book is original, mystical and unique; in fact it's so original I have nothing to compare it with." ~ Miss Devora
“Erika has brought a new kind of fantasy story into the realm of fantasy fiction. The narrative is magnetic and entertaining.” ~seriousreading
"This is a great read that levels you on a roller coaster ride with all the twist and turns!" ~Brian Dull
Turmoil
Excerpt from book two of The Ancestors’ Secrets, an urban fantasy, magical realism, alternate history, epic fantasy trilogy.
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The Hunor legend lives on in book two as Ilona continues to seek out ways to develop her unusual powers while practicing as a small-town doctor.
More life struggles continue to plague her. After being thrust into a world of clan mysteries, obscure traditions, and beliefs, her life is drastically changing.
She must seek out and stop Mora’s evil plan. Punished by the ancestors long ago, Mora has waited centuries for the chance to reunite with her beloved Joland and to gain power over the Hunor clan. Revenge has kept her alive for over 1600 years.
Ilona must search for the mysterious Destiny Box that holds a message from her Ancestors while she attempts to sort out her feelings for the men in her life.
The spirits of the clan come to Ilona’s aid with answers to the clan’s secrets and the key to helping her maintain her sanity amidst the fear of danger lurking everywhere as she tries to succeed.
The future of her clan now depends on her. Will she be brave enough to fight the evil she never saw coming?
"Erika has accomplished a feast-for-the-senses story! Her descriptive writing is both simple and complete." ~Amanda Danser
"The story was fabulous. It wasn't too fast or too slow it was... Just... Perfect!" ~Indy Book Fairy
"I found Ilona to be tough, smart, and entertaining. Szabo manages to create the complete woman." ~Joseph
"I totally loved this story, it was unlike anything I have ever read before and I am totally hooked." ~Gladys Quintal
"The plot and story is extensive and intricate. Ultimately, I resonated with the tale and characters and was enthralled with the complexity and attention to detail." ~MG Wells
Destiny
Excerpt from book three of The Ancestors’ Secrets, Golden Quill Award Winner epic fantasy, magical realism, alternate history trilogy.
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Ilona has been chosen to stop Mora’s evil plans and save the future of her clan.
She must activate her Chameleon ability and obtain unimaginable powers. The clan Leaders and Elders are worried knowing that she can use her growing powers for absolute good or absolute evil. But they have no choice, they’re powerless against Mora and must place their trust in Ilona.
With the help of the clan’s Time Bender, her journey will take her back in time to when her people lived as nomads, to the castles of the 14th century as they struggle to overcome the obstacles in their path due to the evils of Mora.
Ilona finds her Destiny Box where the ancestors reveal what she must do—but it does not come without cost.
She must ensure the birth of the Chosen Child in the 4th century in order to save the future of the Hunor Clan.
Will Ilona succeed in saving the child? Will she accept her destiny?
"Ilona, her family and friends are bewitching... the time travel aspects are breathtaking... and you will learn something useful along the way. An excellent read!" ~Valerie Byron
"This is a great read that levels you on a roller coaster ride with all the twist and turns!" ~Brian Dull
“The characters felt real, and the secrets are alluring. You will get hooked in right away.” -Brenda Barry
“Szabo introduces readers to a fascinating world of ancient rights conducted by a secret order.” -J.E. Rogers
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