What Readers are saying: An enthralling book, the Two Moons of Merth is a must-read for lovers of adventure and fantasy. Written in the whimsical tone of Neil Gaiman's Stardust, the Two Moons of Merth takes readers to an extraordinary planet—where adventure and danger await. Aadya, the main character, begins life as a lowly peasant, but her goals are mighty, and she finds her way to becoming the queen of all the land. Her mission in life is to gain respect for herself and all the other women of Merth. Through her heroic efforts, she changes her society and elevates the status of all women once referred to as 'breeders.' Follow the Karda family through two generations in this alluring tale as they lead their people with the guidance of the Matong and kinetic sight. This imaginative saga of quests, romance, intrigue, and magic will have you spellbound as you turn each page to find out what happens next. Ruth Mitchell stunned her readers with her previous paranormal adventure, Beyond. Ruth's latest adventure, Two Moons of Merth, will keep you glued to an exciting quest story of a young peasant woman, Aadya, as she seeks and earns the respect and dignity of the men of Merth. And when Aadya is faced with her greatest challenge, will she succeed or meet with calamitous ruin? - Charles Templeton, author of Boot: A Sorta Novel of Vietnam Two Moons of Merth is a compelling story. There are elements of Margaret Atwood in the storyline but I was also reminded of a bit of Haruki Murakami's work— Daniel Krotz Author of Not Dead Yet Mitchell's Two Moons takes us to a parallel galaxy where abundant action and a dramatic love story are peppered with names of animals and objects as imaginative and humorous as those of Lewis Carroll. It is a very entertaining adventure for fantasy readers. — Dan Morris Author of Beef and Peaches Ruth Mitchell delivers another intriguing and quick-paced read, this time in the fantasy genre. In Two Moons of Merth, readers meet the royal Karda family, Aadya and Poma, and their valiant children, Ali, Galen, and Roark, and are captivated by the discoveries of kinetic sight, and the prophecies of an omniscient and magical orb. We follow these beloved characters through their many travails and celebrations in this multi-generational tale about destiny, family loyalty, tribal conflicts, and female empowerment—author Deirdre Fagan Two Moons of Merth, with its gorgeous storytelling and compelling characters, all crafted with meticulous devotion, will immerse readers in this thrilling world. Mitchell spins a fantastical tale full of heart, adventure, intrigue, and modern parallels.  —authors reading When I first set out to write Two Moons of Merth, I wanted to portray women on a completely different backdrop than what we call reality. This made a fantasy novel located on another planet just the right venue.  Through the lens of literature, we can explore the meaning of our reality with a fresh perspective. I hope you enjoy meeting Aadya, Poma, and their children Galen, Ali, and Roark as they traverse a landscape of rich adventure. I never thought I would write a novel with a sequel, but the characters in the Two Moons of Merth are more bull-headed than I am and they have continued to share their story in the next book of the saga. Keep a lookout for Jaxyl Warrior Princess. Readers are transported by a multi-generational tale of destiny, family loyalty, tribal conflicts, and female empowerment, replete with Ruth Mitchell's signature vivid imagery and mesmerizing descriptions Under the Two Moons of Merth, the Karda family saga of joy, tragedy, and feminine power unfolds for our enchantment. Firmly rooted in familiar myths and tales, this book with its vivid characters, unbelievable animals, and novel language is a story of progress led by strong characters using the mysterious prophecies of Matong as their guide. An enthralling book, the Two Moons of Merth is a must read for lovers of adventure and fantasy. Wendy Taylor Carlisle—author of THE MERCY OF TRAFFIC, 2020 & winner of the Phillip McMath Prize for poetry. Award-winning author Ruth Mitchell has delivered another imaginative tale, this time in the fantasy genre with Two Moons of Merth . She has gained a reputation for gorgeous storytelling and compelling characters crafted with meticulous devotion. Prior to Two Moons of Merth , she wrote Beyond: A Tale of Discovery on the Other Side of Life , a genre-bending sci-fi/paranormal novel that has won several awards. This innovative story focuses on bringing the spirit world to the real world via 'seeing dogs' and cutting-edge technology. Mitchell has also written several non-fiction books including a popular guide to co-dependency recovery, Living Happy Joyous and Free . She is currently working on a sequel to Two Moons of Merth, titled Jaxyl Warrior Princess which continues the epic tale of the royal Karda family and the strong women who populate it.  She