Rim-Fyre and the Stones of Time
by Mitzy
Tait-Zeller
Soft cover,
2013
ISBN:
978-1484852-163
Available on
Amazon, in bookstores or
Reviewed by
Carol M. Upton
“Had
it only been a week since she’d come here? Never in her wildest dreams did she
think that her spit-fire errant stallion would be ridden bareback and
bridle-less and yet here she was doing just that. Allowing him total freedom – they weren’t
even in an enclosure of any sort. It was
just a woman, her horse and the wide open prairie – no fences, no holds
barred.” ~ Mitzy Tait-Zeller
Author Mitzy Tait-Zeller draws from prairie
history, ancient aboriginal traditions, and her innate understanding of horses
– particularly the Canadian - to craft this inspired debut novel, which is a
definite treasure in the world of horse-related family fiction. Through
Tait-Zeller’s lively storytelling, the reader is enticed into a realm that is
at once both terrifying and magnificent.
A leisurely afternoon’s ride across the
Canadian prairie turns into an unpredictable physical and spiritual adventure
for Serena and her Canadian stallion Rim-Fyre. What bewildering land is this?
Who are these people? Which path leads back home? Could it all be just a dream
– and what is the purpose?
Serena asks herself these questions as she
and Rim-Fyre navigate a strange and challenging world on a quest to find their
way back to the life they once knew.
Serena encounters considerable hardship and
frustration at every turn; along the way she learns to see Rim-Fyre and his
breed through new eyes, take some difficult risks, and believe in herself. Their path is slowly revealed through
Serena’s persistence and willingness to learn combined with Rim-Fyre’s healing
energy. Progress can only be made if Serena suspends her judgement and trusts
her healing guides, both human and animal. Every mysterious step takes longer
than expected and is backlit by the author’s rich descriptions - the moon’s
full glow, the colours of the fall prairie, the buffalo, eagle, cougar and
horse energy - all that will help Serena and Rim-Fyre on their journey.
Whether hand-picked for the summer beach
bag or chosen for a chilly winter night, the whole family will savor Rim-Fyre and the Stones of Time. The
author hints at a sequel. Can we wish for anything more?
About the Author
Mitzy
Tait-Zeller, recipient of the 2013 Equine Welfare Communications Award and
Author of Hoofprints on My Heart, is an experienced equine enthusiast. Mitzy devotes her time to her family, horses
and raising awareness through her passion for writing on Equine Welfare and
promoting the Canadian, Canada’s National Horse. Visit Mitzy and her Canadians at: www.mitzytaitzeller.com
