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Jeffry A. Collins is an attorney, author, father of 3 girls, stepfather of 2 girls, and former Director of Operations for Vegas Legal Magazine. Jeffry has a passion for the law and writing, allowing opportunity to begin publishing in the legal and literary worlds.
In addition to his legal work, Jeffry is a recently published author with a talent for both fiction and legal writing. He published his first book, The Adventures of Melisande & Celestina, and has since began working on numerous other works. His ability to craft compelling stories in the fiction realm, while also having the ability to communicate complex legal concepts in an accessible way has opened opportunity to provide works to a wide range of readers.
Jeffry received his bachelor’s degree in criminal justice from the University of Nevada Las Vegas, and went on to earn his Juris Doctorate from Mitchell Hamline School of Law. He is currently pursuing a Master of Library and Information Sciences Program from Louisiana State University, further expanding his knowledge and expertise. Born in Ventura, California, Jeffry now resides in Las Vegas, NV, where he continues to make a positive impact on both the legal and literary communities. With his exceptional skills and dedication to his craft, Jeffry is poised to achieve even greater heights in his professional pursuits.
Reviewed by Pikasho Deka for Readers' Favorite
The Adventures of Melisande & Celestina is a young adult fantasy adventure novel by Jeffry Collins, Nain Art, and Jesse Raymond. Living a humdrum life on a farm isn't the stuff of dreams for sisters Melisande and Celestina. All they want is to join the Vinculum d'Argent, the elite group of wyvern riders who sometimes pass by their village. The sisters finally get the opportunity to travel when their friend Memphis and his Uncle Garnier convince their mother to accompany them to the next town. However, an unexpected bandit attack leaves Melisande and Celestina alone, and they end up with the Order of the Fading Phoenix, a league of free mercenaries working their way to reinforce Lord Sussex's army. With them, the sisters learn to fight monsters and men alike and soon become what they always wanted to be; free.
Get ready for a wild adventure full of wyverns, bunyips, wolves, and other monstrous creatures with The Adventures of Melisande & Celestina. Jeffry Collins, Nain Art, and Jesse Raymond spin an engaging yarn featuring two young teenage sisters on a glorious journey of courage and heroism, finally getting the opportunity they had always craved to test themselves in the world outside their small village. With a fast-paced plot and endearing characters, the authors tell an entertaining tale you don't want to end. Melisande and Celestina's sisterly dynamic feels genuine as they complement each other through their distinct personalities. All in all, this is the perfect book for anyone looking for a grand fantasy adventure.
