Well of the Damned (47 page)

Warrant knight Gavin Kinshield is a man of many secrets. He’s the one deciphering the runes in the tablet. Unless he can find a suitable replacement, he’ll be Thendylath’s next king. All he really wants is the letter written by his ancestor Ronor Kinshield, the last person to see King Arek alive... a letter he must earn by tracking down a common thief.

But when Gavin saves a woman’s life, what should have been a simple task draws him face-to-face with his nightmarish past... and the truth of King Arek’s demise.

“The Kinshield Legacy is a rousing good fantasy tale, with nice characterization and some ferocious action. These days I read primarily for business rather than pleasure, but I found myself eager to return to this novel.”

~ Piers Anthony, best-selling author of the Xanth novels

“From the very first page, The Kinshield Legacy grabs you by the throat and propels you into a world of magic, sorcery, jeweled-eyed gargoyles and a sisterhood of female warriors.”

~ Carol Davis Luce, Author of Night Passage

The Wayfarer King

Ritol, the most powerful beyonder from the realm of chaos, has been confined to the palace for over two hundred years, trapped by King Arek’s magic. As long as Ritol remains imprisoned in the realm of men, the beyonder invasion will never end, and innocents will continue to die.

Having newly claimed the right to rule Thendylath as king, Gavin Kinshield must protect his people by stopping the beyonder attacks. Along with the crown, Gavin received the magic of Wayfarer, giving him the ability to journey to all seven realms. To end the invasion, he must journey to the realm of chaos and summon Ritol. But can he escape before the demon kills him, devours his soul and takes his place as Wayfarer?

If wizard Brodas Ravenkind has his way, Gavin will never make it that far. Not only does Brodas want the throne for himself, he wants revenge for his cousin’s murder too. After all, he made a promise the first time Gavin crossed him…

“...a riveting fantasy adventure that will keep you on the edge of your seat.”

~Carol Davis Luce, author of Night Passage

“This book is sure to please fans of the first installment. I’ve said before that the enjoyment factor is worth a lot when it comes to the awarding of stars, and this story was immensely enjoyable. It shines, in part, because of its style that manages to be well-developed while maintaining a certain simplicity, which allows the reader to become fully engaged. The development of the fascinating world Gavin inhabits really pushed my enjoyment up a notch.”

~ Grace Krispy on her blog Motherlode

Well of the Damned

Having banished the demon released from its prison by his defeated nemesis Ravenkind, Gavin Kinshield faces new challenges: a magical barrage by Ravenkind’s grieving mother and an age-old mystery whose time has come to be revealed.

A former member of an elite battlers’ guild, Cirang Deathsblade has a dark past. She sits in gaol, awaiting the new king’s sentence for her terrible crimes... but she’s not who he thinks she is.

In exchange for leniency, Cirang leads Gavin to a centuries-old, hidden journal that holds the secrets of ancient kings and a magical wellspring with its own dark past... and an even more terrible future.

“...an extremely strong continuation to an already fantastic series.”

~Scott @ Indie Book Blog

Sole Sacrifice

Have you wondered how Sithral Tyr became the
cold-blooded killer he is? My novella, Sole Sacrifice, tells the
story of his journey from father and husband to soulless killer.

Sithral Tyr watched helplessly while three of his
children died of a strange illness. When his last remaining son falls
ill, he gives up on his clan’s shaman and, amid protests from the
clan chief and his neighbors, Tyr sets out to find a cure for his
son. His journey takes him to a land of danger and debauchery where
he’s forced to make the ultimate sacrifice in the hopes of saving not
just his son but his entire clan.

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The Venom of Vipers

A supervirus threatens to wipe out the human race.

The only hope for the future is a cure hidden inside the human hybrid Ryder Stone. Created in a lab and brutalized, betrayed and hated by humans, Ryder yearns for freedom. On the outside, a group of human genetic purists want him dead.

When Katie Marsh, a brilliant young geneticist, discovers his secret, she must fight to protect Ryder, gain his trust, and convince him to save humanity before the purists destroy them all.

Originally published 2010 under the title The Venom of Vipers.

“...a compelling read that was able to sweep me away.”

~ Grace Krispy on her blog Motherlode

“The Venom of Vipers is a fast paced read with an interesting kick, exciting characters, and a unique story. I really enjoyed the pace and the believability of a future time and place in our possible history. In addition to being a futuristic thriller with a bizarre twist, the book is a great read that will keep you turning the pages and following the characters.”

~ Blog Critic