Shykia Bell - Author of Camileon

Camile Leon is a young woman searching for the hidden truth about her absentee father, a mysterious lost necklace, and the details of her early childhood — none of which she can remember. She persistently digs for the truth, but at each attempt, her mother dodges her questions and swiftly changes the subject. Before her mother is able to reveal the truth, something terrible happens and Camile fears she will lose her mother forever. She also fears that the details regarding her past will remain u… Continue

CHAPTER ONE: QUESTIONS

Searing, unbearable pain ripped through Camile Leon's skull as she sat in her homeroom class. The sensation was so intense, all sense of perception seemed to fade into the recesses of her consciousness. All that remained was a high-pitched shriek which penetrated her eardrums and radiated throughout her brain. Relief was brief and fleeting, allowing her only a moment to inquire about the sound before it returned. However, no one else could hear it. She was ridicule… Continue

'CAMILEON' EMERGES
Local Author Unveils Debut Novel

August 2008 - BROOKLYN, NY – Emerging from the jungle of contemporary fantasy is a fresh, new novel that explores the complexities of family secrets and lies—Camileon (0-595-48607-X, Trade paperback, 240 pp, 6 x 9, $16.95).

Using a harmonious blend of drama, suspenseful mystery and vivid metaphorical imagery, Shykia Bell illustrates how things aren't always as they appear. As each riveting chapter unfolds, Camileon offers a comp… Continue