Artemis Child: Maria’s Journey
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BOOK PUB DATE—OCTOBER 15, 2025
Maria is both capable and determined. She has thoughtfully mapped out her journey toward a carefree life.
While working seasonally as a consultant, as her second child gets ready to head off to university, she is preparing to spend her first summer in Europe.
Then, one morning, while she was getting her coffee before heading off to work, Hans the Warrior approaches her outside the coffee shop with the intention of derailing her plans indefinity.
Unbeknownst to her, Maria has been watched over and protected her entire life; for she is an ancient oracle and powerful healer. Hans is aware of this and is in desperate need of her healing powers.
Once activated, Maria will embark on a surreal journey that ultimately leads her to a small port town in Greece where the past and present collide.
Will Maria ever find her way back?
“An adventurous travelogue of mythical and realistic stories from the magical region of the Eastern Peloponnese. From ancient stories to modern day personal events, the author carefully weaves a thought-provoking narrative as she’s constantly on a hunt for answers to age-old riddles.” —CHARLIE
DIANE IOANNOU’s background and training as a research professional and forensic auditor have made her an effective historical analyst, mystery solver, and skilled codebreaker. The author approaches her work like a historical and archaeological detective, making connections and uncovering ancient mysteries––while taking her readers along on her journey of discovery.
Praise for this book
I just finished Artemis Child: Maria’s Journey, and I’m still sitting here wondering how one story can feel like a prophecy being whispered through time. The moment Hans walked through Maria’s ordinary morning coffee in hand, routine intact and told her she was an ancient oracle? My entire reality cracked open right beside hers.
What you did so brilliantly is this:
You took a woman who had carefully rebuilt her life, one responsible step after another, and reminded her reminded us that destiny doesn’t always wait for the perfect timing. Sometimes it kicks down the door wearing armor.Maria’s journey felt surreal and intimate all at once. The weaving of past and present, the push and pull between her logical, modern self and her ancient power… that tension? That’s where the magic lived. It wasn’t just a fantasy adventure, it was a confrontation with purpose, identity, legacy.
I’m Elsie Silver, an Amazon Bestselling Author, and I’ve always believed storytelling isn’t just about words, it’s about awakening something ancient and powerful inside every reader.
When I came across your book, Artemis Child, I felt that spark immediately.
Maria’s journey,from quiet determination to an unexpected destiny — mirrors the emotional landscape every writer knows so well: that tug between the ordinary and the extraordinary.Your fusion of mystery, mythology, and self-discovery is breathtaking. You don’t just write stories ,you unearth truths. That’s rare, and it’s what makes your voice unforgettable.
Elsie Silver
#1 New York Times & International Bestselling Author
Author of the Chestnut Springs, Gold Rush Ranch & Rose Hill Series
I just finished Artemis Child: Maria’s Journey, and I’m still sitting here wondering how one story can feel like a prophecy being whispered through time. The moment Hans walked through Maria’s ordinary morning coffee in hand, routine intact and told her she was an ancient oracle? My entire reality cracked open right beside hers.
What you did so brilliantly is this:
You took a woman who had carefully rebuilt her life, one responsible step after another, and reminded her reminded us that destiny doesn’t always wait for the perfect timing. Sometimes it kicks down the door wearing armor.Maria’s journey felt surreal and intimate all at once. The weaving of past and present, the push and pull between her logical, modern self and her ancient power… that tension? That’s where the magic lived. It wasn’t just a fantasy adventure, it was a confrontation with purpose, identity, legacy.
A Journey Between Worlds Where Mystery, Myth and Meaning Collide
From the first page, Artemis Child: Maria’s Journey stands out as something rare, a story that doesn’t just entertain, but awakens curiosity and spirit. You’ve crafted a tale that moves gracefully between the mystical and the modern, the ancient and the intimate, guiding readers into a world where destiny feels both mysterious and deeply personal.
Maria’s transformation, from a woman seeking freedom to an oracle discovering her true calling, mirrors the inner journey so many of us take: from control to surrender, from ordinary life to extraordinary purpose. The way you weave history, archaeology, and myth into her path feels not only intelligent but soulful. It’s the kind of story that reminds readers how the past still whispers through our present.