BOOK SUMMARY/SYNOPSIS: A predator exists, one of flesh and bone, an inquisitive nature within the human mind to delve into lives of others. The Diary preys on one's needs to satisfy a curiosity, enticing those to open its cover and face their innermost fears within a twelve-month term in order to survive, pages self-induced, giving written notice that a life far more interesting counteracts their own inside a subconscious state of mind. Children serve its needs, but one child escaped its clutches, needing to be reclaimed, giving an opportunity for Elfie Odges to right a wrong, a past victim striking up a deal, enabling him to go home to a loving wife and son-but at a price. Meddling with the future, present, and past, Elfie must interact with Daniel Russell, aided by his best friend, Peter Sykes, in order to bring the girl, a future relation, back to her rightful home, takingher place amongst her true family, the children of the furnace. The Cauldron awaits, a former penal colony, spirits of the past led by Jimmy Tidal sniffing out a future world to conquer, a man who needs to be stopped. ABOUT THE AUTHOR The author was born in Enniskillen, Northern Ireland, in 1966 but moved to England when he was four years old. He lived in the borough of Hertfordshire since moving across the water, residing in Broxbourne at present with his wife, Elisa, of twenty-seven years and his two wonderful children, Dana and Brandon, not forgetting the four cats. Over the years, he has written and recorded many songs, some of which he would like to integrate into making a musical of The Diary if fate and time allows, but for now he is more than happy to hold such a project in his hands, just to say "This is my creation." ??To those who take the gamble in investing in such a read, he is not foolhardy enough to believe he can please everyone, for our opinions are what make us all individuals. He would like to think that this book, although fictitious, will at worst challenge your brain, giving you a damn good read in the process.