The Initiates

'Karis's prose is striking, layered, and poetic.' The BookLife Prize 'A character led story with a strong, emotional message.' The Wishing Shelf Book Awards 'Absolutely magical, captivating book - it made me laugh, it made me cry & it made me think. I couldn't put it down.' Goodreads reviewer. 'A story that teaches life is so much more than we dream of if we let go of wrong concepts.' Goodreads reviewer. A suicide note. Five lost students. One teacher who will stop at nothing to help them. When the Principal of Knockfarraig school suggests a series of detentions for some wayward sixth year students, teacher Alayne Adams volunteers. But the discovery of a note reveals one student intends to end their life. Taking inspiration from a book based on ancient teachings, Alayne embarks on a series of life lessons that encourages each of them to discover ways to heal their pain. The Kybalion states, when the student is ready, the teacher will appear but there are many obstacles in their way. Can she steer them onto a path that will change all their lives? With characters that will have you rooting and crying for them, this contemporary, emotional novel set in Ireland, will leave you inspired. About the author: Natasha Karis lives in Cork, Ireland, and spends her days navigating between writing and raising her three children. She has been known to write with a child on her knee. She writes contemporary, emotional, uplifting stories. Natasha carries a book with her everywhere she goes. Even though she has always been a voracious reader, she wasn't always a writer and has worked as a chiropractic clinic manager, a shoe store manager, and a Dunnes Stores girl. She is the author of The Initiates, The Initiation of Alayne Adams and The Happiness Initiative. Her second novel, The Truth Between Us, is out now.