A Dark Tyranny
by C.M.
Pendleton
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BLURB:
A
Dark Tyranny chronicles the onset of the savage invasion of Altaris. Wolven beasts and gorgons ravage the four
realms of man. Rumors of an ancient and
greater evil lay in their wake. The rule
of kings is at an end. The hierarchy of
class and heritage are no more, as families are torn apart and lives are
forever changed. A small few find their
fates intertwined, as they fight for survival and for those they love.
An exiled commander is
thrust back into a world he longed to forget.
A lone Nighteye finds
his curse lifted and his true image restored.
A young noblewoman
struggles to escape a gorgon caravan.
A former slave
befriends an ancient and majestic creature.
The afflicted brother
of a traitorous king discovers a secret that could cost him his life.
A Dark Tyranny is a
thrilling epic that brings readers into a vivid world full of magic, adventure,
and treachery. Discover the world of
Ehlür and experience the beginning of a gripping saga.
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EXCERPT:
Matthias
and Luras stood on the deck of the Lisbeth, watching the arrows announce their
arrival. Nelos and Tylin stood nearby
speaking with Captain Dowr. Matthias
wore his leather vest with steel ringlets over a maroon woolen tunic. His yellow hair and beard were wet from the
breeze. He checked his armor and
weapons. He had a sword and a
shield. The shield was round and made of
reinforced planked wood with an iron center.
A short sword and dagger hung from his waist. Luras wore his black leather tunic with steel
ringlets and brown leather pants. The
hood of his dark green cloak was pushed back.
His two sabers were sheathed across his back.
“Are
you ready?” asked Matthias.
“Yes. How is your back?”
“Better. Nelos did a good job.”
“Good,”
replied Luras.
“It
will be chaos soon … when we reach the island,” said Matthias.
“I
suspect as much.”
“Stay
close. There will be a push to move
forward. It sometimes fails and falls
back. Make sure you are not too far
forward. Men often find themselves
closed in, isolated. They get lost in
the fight and find themselves surrounded.
Know where you are and where others plan to be. If we stay close and keep our wits, we will
live and make it to the ruins,” said Matthias.
“Good
luck to you,” said Captain Dowr, as he approached them.
“And
to you,” replied Matthias.
“I
will be here; you will be there. You can
have my luck. You'll need it,” said
Captain Dowr, grinning.
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
C. M. Pendleton
is the author of the epic fantasy series Of Darkness & the Light. He holds a bachelor’s degree in science and
attended Gordon-Conwell Theological Seminary.
He lives in North Carolina with his wife and four children.
SOCIAL MEDIA:
Twitter: https://twitter.com/cm_pendleton
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