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Yellow Matter
Set in 1800s Romania, this richly imagined tale blends ancient lore with the raw beauty of a forgotten world—a world still guarded by wonder, faith, and quiet power.
In a village hidden from time, four unlikely friends—Damian, Rue, Alex, and Adina—must rise against a spreading darkness known only as Yellow Matter, a force bent on unraveling the threads of every universe. As the balance teeters between light and decay, the children must confront prophecy, sacrifice, and the haunting truth of what it means to protect the good.
What if the end of all things began in a village no one remembered?
For readers of Tolkien, C.S. Lewis, and lovers of Eastern European folklore.
About Carmen McKnight
Carmen McKnight is an author who writes with a whole heart and a memory rich in echoes of the past. Raised between worlds, cultures, and real-life stories, Carmen weaves the authentic thread of personal experience with a poetic, cinematic voice. Her style is marked by sensitivity, emotional depth, and a rare attention to detail that lingers long after the reading is finished. Through every page, Carmen explores human resilience, the fragility of relationships, and the hidden beauty within life's small truths.
Carmen McKnight is a storyteller who walks the quiet path between reality and myth, weaving her words with the precision of a historian and the heart of a dreamer. Born with an instinct for wonder, she writes tales where the ordinary trembles beneath the weight of the extraordinary, and where ancient wisdom breathes through modern sensibilities.
Her work is deeply inspired by the vast tapestry of Eastern European folklore, the earthy humor of Ion Creangă, and the world-forging imagination of J.R.R. Tolkien. Within her stories, readers will find the echoes of old villages, the whisper of forgotten spirits, and the relentless hope that binds humanity across time.
Carmen’s most recent release, Yellow Matter – Book One: The Search, showcases her signature style: lyrical prose, a touch of mischief, and a universe crafted with the care of a master artisan. Each page reveals a world both familiar and uncanny, where destiny bends, ancient cultures awaken, and childhood innocence meets cosmic mystery.
When she writes, Carmen seeks not only to entertain, but to guide readers toward that liminal place where imagination becomes truth — a place where courage is tested, magic is inherited, and every soul carries a story worth telling.
Her Journey
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This first book is full of so much childlike joy and youthful perspective on struggle and spirituality. All of the characters are so diverse and adorable, I love reading along and seeing how they navigate the big, scary world.
NJ 06/18/2024
★★★★★