Special Edition: From Under a Tree

Book One of The Harrow Saga
The Special Edition of From Under a Tree provides a solid framework by which to trace the development of the early lore of the Harrow. It includes the fully corrected text of the author’s original manuscript, which includes additional scenes and characters, an author’s introduction, a map of the Harrow, and four appendices containing historical background of the events of the Harrow.Philip Mazza brings us an epic fantasy of wonder and adventure in the tradition of Tolkien. For those who have loved Tolkien here is one of the most delightfully imaginative books in recent memory. Fantasy fans will enjoy Philip Mazza’s compelling characters and the scope of his thrilling, rich, and captivating world.An epic tale of heroism and passion, of adversity and triumph - The Harrow is a remarkable creation.Visiting their Aunt and Uncle for the summer, Molly and Elizabeth venture under a sycamore tree and find themselves in a fantastical world known as the Harrow. The girls know little of the troubles that will soon plague this new world but are guided by their Uncle’s pet cat to a meeting of wizards. Here, they meet many other friends of their Uncle and learn that a long dead evil has been reawakened and is plotting to destroy the world. The sole weapon against this darkness rests on a necklace given to Molly by her Uncle, the Lia Fail stone, which could only be used by the Queen of Ahlgren. The stone’s magical powers begin to empower Molly as Queen, upon whom all hope rests. Soon storms from the east bring the Uakor Turg, dreaded minions of evil, while ghost demons and dark wizards wage war across the lands and capture the sacred tree of peace, the Aina Dur. To save the Harrow, Molly and her sister must begin an adventure with others to face the darkest of evil.

PHILIP MAZZA IS A new novelist with boundless imaginative gifts - a spellbinding storyteller who has created for us a captivating world. Born in New York in 1959, Philip received his undergraduate degree from LeMoyne College, where he majored in Business and later achieved his MBA. His career focused on human resources and operations, having held leadership positions for companies, both large and small. He has also served on the boards for several not-for-profits. Now a professor of business at the Madden School of Business, Philip devotes his time to his students and his writing. A writer since a young age, this is his first novel. He and his wife Kim enjoy travel and their cats; they continue to live in upstate New York.