Ansheniu Rise introduces you in to the magical world of Caroni, when people and things aren't always what they seem. It is book one of a multi-novel series that is loosely based on Caribbean and African folklore. The island of Caroni was once serene and beautiful. Under the reign of James and Mara, leaders of the Ansheniu, their nation was bountifully favored. When an evil swept through the land, James found himself battling his brother for the welfare of his family and his people. Many had to flee Caroni, including James and a pregnant Mara, for their own safety with the promise of returning one day when proper order could be restored. Amelia and Jade were brought up close as sisters in Mt. Echos. When they were finally about to come in to their own as young women, their world as they once knew it turned out to be nothing but an illusion. Hidden from dangers unknown to them, they get separated. Not only do they have to find their way back to each other, they also have to find their way back home, their true home. Cristos is a womanizer on a mission. His highest duty is to his charge and his nation. Everyone and everything else comes afterwards, and below them are women. If you ask him though, he'd say they are much higher than that because he can't function properly without a good lay. Satchel is a loner. It is difficult for him to let anyone in to his world because he sees them all as beneath him and not worthy of his time. There are only a select few he can give a bother for, and for them he'd ride to the death. The story is filled with battles between good and evil over jealousy and love, and life's growing pains. The main characters Amelia, Jade, Satchel and Cristos are captivating and demand a full novel all on their own, but they come together in Ansheniu Rise to tell their story, how they came to be, and their struggle to return home to Caroni.