C.W. Allen

Relatively Normal Secrets

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Zed and Tuesday's parents have a lot of secrets. When their parents go on a mysterious business trip, they resolve to find the truth. The pair may not have all the answers, but one thing is certain: when it comes to normal, everything is relative.

Tuesday and Zed Furst are perfectly normal children with perfectly strange parents. Their father won’t discuss his job, their mother never leaves the house without her guard dog, and the topic of the family tree is off limits.

When a last minute “business trip” gets the adults out of the way, Zed and Tuesday decide to get to the bottom of things once and for all. Too bad some thugs with shape-shifting weapons have other ideas. Their escape leaves them trapped in the modern-meets-medieval Falinnheim, where everyone insists their father is a disgraced fugitive. They hope whoever is leaving them coded clues may have some answers, but they’re not sure they’re going to like what they learn.

If they ever want to see their parents again, they’ll need the help of a smuggler with a broken compass, their unusually talented dog, some extremely organized bandits, and a selection of suspiciously misquoted nursery rhymes.

Zed and Tuesday may not have all the answers, but one thing is certain—when it comes to normal, everything is relative.

Coming Tuesday, September 7, 2021 by Cinnabar Moth Publishing LLC

Cover by MiblArt

ISBN: 978-1-953971-12-8 (Paperback)
ISBN: 978-1-953971-14-2 (Hardcover)
ISBN: 978-1-953971-13-5 (EPUB)
ISBN: 978-1-953971-15-9 (Audiobook)

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Selected Reviews

This is a delightful, fast-paced adventure. The characters are fun and engaging. The pacing is perfect for those of an age with little patience (and their mothers). In short, I absolutely loved it!

Chris C.

This is a cute story, fun to read. I liked the premise and the plot. I liked how each of the characters were interesting, no matter how big their role. Wonderful world building and plot pacing.

C.M.

The characters in this book truly came to life. I love the creativity throughout the story. I love the ups and downs. This is a lovely book. Highly recommend!

Sally R.

The writing is witty and the story full of mystery. The main characters, Zed and Tuesday, have very different ideas and personalities, it’s fun to watch them work together.

Jack P.

Wow! This is an action packed adventure! I loved getting to know all of the characters and watching them develop as they journey together. This is a great story. I loved every minute of it!

S.M.

I loved the characters, the build-up of the story, the reader kept on edge. Everything unfolded in a smooth way. Descriptive in the best way. Full of adventure and action. Witty and full of life!

R.C.

This was a quick, and fun audiobook. I recommend to anyone who likes stories with magic, dimension, travels, and family secrets. The author and the narrator did a great job bringing this new story to life!

Lily V.