Book excerpt: During the Eleventh Century in Wales, a clan of elves met their demise, or so everyone believed. Miraculously, they survived in caverns underground for ninety-one years, their existence becoming legend. A young elf, Tril, is shown disturbing visions by the spirits of atrocities taking place above, at Castle Nor. He must act. To turn his head would be turning away from God. The clan is furious. Tril, his girlfriend Lily, and a young wolf are going to expose them all once again to the world above, causing their death sentence. Given the combined tools of vision, logic, sharp teeth, youth and compassion, the trio set out to do what the clan insists is impossible: restore justice. Novelist Robin Duggan and her daughter set out for Wales from Torrance, California. Their mission: look for clues verifying pages torn from a diary penned by Lady Alaine, found in the ruins of a castle by one of Robin's ancestors. Robin believes the story is true, and why not? God designed dinosaurs. Elves would hardly be a small step from center.: