Greetings, travelers, and welcome to a new and wonderful trip into the Otherworld. We’re back today to look at a returning favorite of ours in author Raymond Duane, once again looking at his catching Quinine series. If you like your fantasy to feel like a perfect blend of classic and fresh, you really can’t go wrong with this world. To learn more, read on, and learn about the new book in the series, New Castle Mistress.
In Raymond Duane’s Quinine series, the old and the new collide in a way that feels both timeless and daring. With the upcoming release of New Castle Mistress, Duane once again proves his knack for weaving classic sword and sorcery elements with unexpected twists that make his world unforgettable. The land itself, shaped like a great hand, is already a wonder of imagination. But it’s the strange and dangerous magic coursing through it that makes every page bristle with tension. New characters that are introduced have the lofty task of sharing the page with the already electrifying cast, not least of all Quinine himself, and to go one step further, and be an interesting foil to the series’ title character. Duane makes it look easy, finding the perfect balance that keeps the established cast looking great, while enamoring readers to the newest arrivals.
Battle for Quinine’s Soul
The pilgrimage to the V Tree was a constant flux of disciples. Each of the faithful believed they alone would become the next castle mistress. Right until the moment the fruit touched their lips, and they swallowed death.
Until she took a bite. Dark magick of past mistresses surged inside her, transforming the young girl into a treacherous presence unseen for many lifetimes.
Her true negative heart emerged from the Essentia with a single desire: kill Quinine.
New Castle Mistress is everything you’d expect from Duane and more. It’s a story that feels like the golden age of fantasy reborn, filled with unique lore, eerie ritual, and an ever-present sense of peril. Readers who crave tales both familiar and strange, who want to walk through a world that feels alive and unpredictable, will find themselves captivated here. Raymond Duane is building something special with the Quinine saga, and this book might be its boldest chapter yet. It’s also got beautiful illustrations that you can enjoy along with Duane’s excellent prose. New Castle Mistress is in prepublication, but keep your eyes peeled to this space for more news when it goes live, and visit Raymond Duane’s Amazon Author page to see more of his books, including the other entries in the Quinine series.
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