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Product Description Three friends, one Jewish, one Christian and one Hindu, are given a mission by a mysterious stranger, Seeker, whom they meet in a magic shop in a local mall. In the course of their journey through the Well of Evil, Jessica, Vijay and Gillian encounter demons, witches and such strange places as Fraudville--a giant mall--Liar Castle, the Desert of Thieves and the Garden of Betrayal. Accompanied by their faithful guide, Longjohn, a talking dachshund, they are challenged by demons that are determined to prevent them from succeeding in their quest: to stop the spirits of evil from destroying humanity with violence, greed and hatred. Review A good book to open adolescent eyes to the world around them, shifting their focus away from "me" to "you." -- Bob Spears, Heartland Reviews, June, 2004Well of Evil combines fantasy, religion and human frailties into a novel sure to delight young adult readers. -- Diane Sewell-Denise's Pieces-January, 2004 About the Author Joel Shatzky was born in Vancouver, Washington by accident but raised in the Bronx on purpose. He teaches drama at SUNY, Cortland in upstate New York, and has published six other books, none of which has to do with the supernatural. However, now that he's turned sixty he's decided it's time to think of his future: hence, Well of Evil.