L. J. Carter

Biography

L. J. Carter was born in a small town in the southern US state of North Carolina. At the age of twelve she moved with her family to England where her interest in all things magical flourished. Graduating with a BA Honours from Kingston University, she began her career as a designer and illustrator before launching into her lifelong love of writing. She has traveled extensively throughout Europe, Asia and Egypt in a quest for her love of ancient history and passion for ancient mythology. When she is not illustrating or writing her head is buried in archeology books and ancient text. She currently resides in Hong Kong with her husband.

Books

Kingdom of Lost Children: The Book of Ren
Price: $7.99 USD. Words: 107,080. Language: English. Published: February 15, 2011 . Categories: Fiction » Young adult or teen » Fantasy, Fiction » Young adult or teen » Adventure
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When Leyla discovers an ancient script in her old childhood home she is thrust into a world she never expected; a world filled with strange creatures, secrets and dark magic. There is more to Leyla’s past than she realised and more than just her future is threatened. Only an ancient book holds the key to her survival but Leyla is not the only one after the book’s great power… (Illustrated)