The Tree Singer

The Tree Singer is Australian author Danny Fahey's first published novel. The style and rhythm of the novel are reminiscent of early twentieth century fantasy - more patient and far less harsh than contemporary tales.

The story begins with the arrival of Simon the Healer, a dream-like figure whose sage serenity and strange magic restore life to the dying village. Through Simon, a young boy named Jacob learns the art of Tree Singing. Through Simon his dreams appear within reach.

Fahey's illusory prose weaves and winds its way through the tale like a stream. It meanders, much like the work of Victorian and Edwardian fantasists. Like its ancestors, The Tree Singer is a voyage worth taking, but requires patience and perhaps an appreciation for its particular style.

Those who appreciate classic fantasy, who savour the journey as much as the destination, should enjoy Fahey's debut, and should thank Dragonfall Press for giving it a home.



Paperback: 362 pages
Publisher: Dragonfall Press; 1st edition (2011)
Language: English
ISBN: 978-0-9806341-5-0