Will the keys to the riad be the key to her happiness?
Or will they open up the door to ruin?
The Keys to the Riad
by C.D. Damitio
Genre: Metaphysical, Magical Realism, Romance
Colette, the quintessential New York ‘it-girl,’ has a life many envy. But as her 40th birthday nears, she feels an undeniable void. Seeking a unique gift, she discovers a set of ancient North African keys—but what she doesn’t know is that the keys come with ownership of an ancient mansion steeped in magic, historical intrigue, and family feuds.
Set against the vibrant backdrop of modern Africa, Colette embarks on an unexpected journey that takes her far from the familiar streets of New York. As she unlocks each door of the riad mansion, she delves deeper into its hidden passages and whispered legends, revealing stories of love, betrayal, and long-buried secrets. Each room holds a puzzle that Colette must piece together, not only to understand the riad’s mysterious past but to find her true self.
The riad is not without its dangers. As Colette unravels the mysteries that lie within, she encounters a tapestry of characters—some seeking to help, others intent on keeping the riad’s secrets hidden at any cost.
Will the keys to the riad be the key to her happiness? Or will they open up the door to ruin?
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Pierre’s hooves clip-clopped as they made their way on the hard cobbled road but became silent as he stepped into the sand. In short order, they began winding their way through a maze of towering dunes. The hump of his back was padded over with a large woolen blanket and his long tan neck stretched towards the sun beating down from overhead amidst the deepest blue skies she had ever seen. As she sat in the basket, the motion of the camel caused her to sway and groove and the song of the Berber nomads who stood on the dunes above made her feel confident that Pierre had never changed but only her perception of him had. Kneeling down so she could easily get off, Pierre swept the top hat from his head and motioned her forward with a bow. And she wondered at how she had forgotten half of his name for so long and mentally appellated his second name on the first. Pierre-Antoine. He turned and walked back into the desert from which they had just emerged. She watched him struggle up the dunes – an old man in the desert – his walking stick creating a third track paired with his feet. Time stood still as he shrank in the distance until he disappeared from sight first but then also from mind. Colette stood alone surrounded by the desert wilds. A black tent made of old blankets strung on a round-pointed frame stood in front of her. The two women motioned her inside and she was not surprised they were her mother and Destiny standing on either side of the doorway.
Tapping into his eclectic adventures exploring the physical world, mystical philosophy, and other planes of experience, CD Damitio weaves tales spanning the spectrum of life. Like the storytellers of old, his narratives transport readers into diverse landscapes of the imagination.
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The cover looks great. Sounds like a good story.
Looks like a good read
The cover matches the title perfectly….
This is a good cover.
Great cover!
Lovely story line and cover :)
Metaphysical, Magical Realism, Romance – quite an interesting genre!
Along with an amazing cover.
Thank you for sharing the excerpt.
Looks a good read
This so sounds like a great read and one that will keep me interested for sure!
Looks a good read
Sounds like a magical read.
Sounds like a great book. I like the cover and excerpt.
great cover and this sounds pretty good
Sounds like a great read.
An interesting way to delineate the search to find yourself.
The book sounds very intriguing. Love the beautiful cover.
Love the cover!
Nice cover!
I really like the excerpt and the cover. Looks like a good book.
I am absolutely loving this cover and the genre mashup is exciting.
Question for author-What message or theme do you want readers to take away from this book?
Pretty cover
This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.
Hope the book does well!
This looks like a good one
Story sounds excellent. The cover is nice too.
Looks exciting Do you write in a daily journal?
Congratulations on your book!
Sounds like a great book.
The excerpt is interesting. Thank you for sharing it.
nice cover
Looks like a very interesting read! The details make me want it to be my next read. No questions for the author.
This sounds like an awesome read for sure and I was drawn in by the cover art! Amazon cover!
Great cover!
It looks like a good read.
Love the cover
I enjoyed the excerpt for The Keys to the Riad. Thanks for the giveaway!
I like the book details.
This book has an interesting combination of genres and I love the cover!
Does the plot include time travel or is it about different dimensions?
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I look forward to reading this.
Beautiful cover!
I am excited to check this book out.
looks like a fun one.
Looks like a great read
An ancient magical mansion? I’m in!!
Sounds like a great book!
I really like the book details and hope I’ll be able to read it at some point in the future.