Michael Spradlin's Newsletter

Dear Readers,

It’s hard to believe that summer is fast upon us. Things have been more hectic than ever, but remember here at Team Spradlin, you, the readers, always come first. Over the past few months, I’ve received hundreds if not thousands of emails from readers begging me to know what happens to Tristan, Robard and Maryam in the next Youngest Templar adventure. Well, as a treat, here is a little sneak peak, just for you!

The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate will go on sale October 29, 2009. The paperback edition of The Youngest Templar: Keeper of the Grail will go on sale in September 2009. Since it was published last fall, I’m very proud to say that The Youngest Templar has become an international sensation! It has been a best-seller in Germany, is now available in a German audio edition and we have just sold rights to Australia and France. It has been named to the state reading lists in Vermont, Maine and Alabama and our fingers are crossed that more states will roll in here as their lists are published.

I’ve had the chance to travel the country and meet face to face with hundreds of teachers, librarians, booksellers and most importantly young readers, and there is nothing like seeing the joy on a young face when they describe how much they love your book. Let me tell you, I’ve been moved to tears on more than one occasion.

So what can you look for in The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate? Well, let’s just say that Tristan and his friends find themselves in the middle of another conflict between an oppressive king and a small group of people who yearn for freedom. When Tristan finds himself falling for Celia, the beautiful young leader of the Cathars, he is torn between his duty to his knight and the Grail, and these strange feelings she brings out in him. In the meantime, Sir Hugh is on his trail, there are new villains to deal with and Tristan must make hard choices to do what’s right.

I hope you’ll find everything in The Youngest Templar: Trail of Fate that you enjoyed in book one. There is more action, more suspense, and a few more clues along the way about Tristan and his destiny. I hope you enjoy the sneak peak and please take a moment to pre-order a copy! I mean if the Germans can make The Youngest Templar a best-seller, why can’t we?

I’m just sayin’

Your authorness,
Michael P. Spradlin

P.S. Don’t forget to visit my Coming Soon page for updates on new books I have coming for 2009 and 2010. I’ll have two beautifully illustrated picture books BASEBALL FROM A to Z, and OFF LIKE THE WIND: The First Ride of The Pony Express coming in spring 2010. And this fall, look for IT’S BEGINNING TO LOOK A LOT LIKE ZOMBIES: The Zombie Christmas Carol Songbook. Zombies and Christmas! You know you want one!

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