Title: The Key of Alanar
Author: Rory B Mackay
Genre: YA Fantasy
Book Blurb:
Lasandria: an ancient, advanced civilization, consigned to oblivion by the greed and power-lust of its own people. The coming apocalypse heralds the arrival of a new evil that will ravage the world of Alanar for an entire age. Yet on the eve of Lasandria’s destruction, the ethereal overseers of the mortal realm grant a dispensation—a promise of hope for the future.
That hope lies with an orphaned teenager named David, born some ten millennia later; a boy whose isolated and uncertain existence leads him on a journey upon which hinges the fate of not just his world, but countless others.
On the run from a brutal military force, David’s quest is one born of shattered dreams and tainted by the thirst for revenge. As an inter-dimensional war that has been waged since the beginning of time threatens to consume his world, the dark force that destroyed Lasandria lurks in the shadows, ready to take possession of the one thing that will either save Alanar or destroy it: David.
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Guest Post from the Author: Top 10 Favorite Book to Movie Conversions
Guest Post from the Author: Top 10 Favorite Book to Movie Conversions
With so many films to chose from, I’ve decide to stick to my genre with this list, and select some of my favourite fantasy/sci-fi movie adaptations!
Blade Runner One of my favourite films of all time, and such an incredibly immersive experience. Based upon Philip K Dick’s novel ’Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?’, this movie is beautifully realised on just about every level. Every time I watch it, I feel myself being completely pulled into the world Ridley Scott created. I also love the soundtrack by Vangelis.
Lord of the Rings Peter Jackson’s stunning adaptation of the ‘Lord of the Rings’ trilogy wildly surpassed my expectations. It’s a remarkable cinematic achievement and so vividly brought Tolkien’s work to life for the big screen. I’m a little less impressed by the unevenness and padding of his subsequent ‘Hobbit’ movies, but they are still enjoyable.
2001: A Space Odyssey Simply stunning cinema, and based upon a short story by Arthur C Clarke, which was then developed into a book of the same title, written concurrently with the movie. Watching this film is a meditative experience and the ending still fascinates me.
The Wizard of Oz One of my earliest movie memories! I will always love this film, and its magic seems utterly timeless. It's different in tone to the books, but no less remarkable. When I was a little child watching this at Christmas, I was really spellbound by it. I think it may have given me the inspiration to create my own magical fantasy worlds.
Harry Potter These films did a good job bringing JK Rowling’s books to vivid life. I enjoyed some more than others, but the magic is definitely there.
Charlie and Chocolate Factory I’ve always liked Tim Burton, who seemed the perfect match for Roald Dahl’s deliriously dark and fairytale-like stories. I also have a soft spot for the 1971 adaptation starring Gene Wilder. It genuinely scared and yet captivated me as a kid!
A Christmas Carol There have been so many adaptations of this timeless story. This might sound crazy, but one of my very favourites is the Muppet version.
The Jungle Book A wonderful Disney adaptation of Rudyard Kipling’s classic book. I loved this when I was a child, and the songs are a real highlight.
James and the Giant Peach I loved Roald Dahl’s quirky and subtly macabre books. This was always one of my favourites, and I loved the animated movie version.
The Princess Bride A funny, charming, deliciously deranged film version of the 1970’s novel of the same name, with so many memorable lines. Inconceivable!
About the Author
A natural born writer, thinker and dreamer, Rory Mackay was born in Glasgow, Scotland in 1979. As an ardent student of Vedanta, Zen and Taoism, one of Rory’s true passions is exploring the potential of fiction and art to elevate mood and expand consciousness.
Rory is the author of the visionary fantasy/sci-fi novels “Eladria” (2013) and “The Key of Alanar” (2015), as well as a translation and commentary of the Tao Te Ching (2014) and several short stories. He is in the process of writing a self help book and writes a regular blog at http://beyondthedream.co.uk. His website is http://www.dreamlight-fugitive.co.uk.
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