There is a certain poetry within the work of author 3Mind Blight that you see between the darker moments of his latest story, The Man Behind The Light: Illuminating Darkness.  It gives the dark tale extra gravitas, and helps to offset the shadowy moments and horrifying actions that punctuate each twist and turn.  The Man Behind the Light moves with a particular cadence.  3Mind Blight knows how to set the pace, and makes his two lead characters volley back and forth with an interesting sort of communication.  It’s easy to want to continue along, and watch how more of this poor fellow’s life will unravel.

In a world where dreams become reality, a haunting tale unfolds—throughout time and into the divine.

A young boy, tormented by his past, flees from a perilous present and a menacing presence. As he struggles to escape, he faces a daunting challenge:

Can he withstand the test of time and rise to the occasion to save humanity from an ancient evil?

Or will he succumb to the darkness within and be forever lost in his own psyche?

This is the story of The Man Behind the Light, written by 3Mind Blight. 10k word Novella.

Despite a breezy word count, there is considerable depth to 3Mind Blight’s story.  It doesn’t move unnecessarily quickly from point to point, ensuring that the reader gets a real sense of what transpires from chapter to chapter.  Conversely, nothing feels superfluous either, the story never lingering in one spot beyond its welcome.  Eventually, however, the pace leads the reader to incredible scenes, and eventually, an ending that will have fans hungry for more.  As this is only the first of three stories that will tell the overall narrative, there is still more darkness in store for readers who are eager to see what comes next.  There’s never been a better time to dive into 3Mind Blight’s work.  Check out The Man Behind The Light: Illuminating Darkness on Amazon today!

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Author Angusink has been at work on his dark fantasy for several months, and The God’s Cross World has only shown its grit and grime since then.  It’s not a story for the faint of heart, showing the dastardliness of men and the monsters humanity can become.  At the same time, Angusink shows that not even the celestial forces in the clouds are altogether bright and cheery, with darker shades of grey taking the place of the alabaster we’ve come to expect over time.  Throughout the story, the driving force, and ultimately the reason to read on, is to find out just how far the depravity of humans and the divine alike will sink.

As the world spirals deeper into chaos, where the unimaginable has become reality and the impossible has become routine, a young boy by the name of Adam rises up from the ashes of a broken world. In a world where mutants hide in fear, ancient powers stir in the shadows, and the gods themselves wage war, Adam stands alone, driven by a singular purpose, to carve his own path through the madness.

With the weight of the world on his shoulders, Adam sets out on a journey to venture through this vast land, a journey that will take him to the darkest corners of the world, and beyond. In a world where nothing is as it seems, Adam must navigate treacherous waters and overcome impossible odds to achieve his goal, for in this world, the rules no longer apply to him.

This is a tale of revenge, of redemption, of sacrifice. It is a story that will grip you from the first page and not let go, a journey that will take you on a rollercoaster ride of emotions, from the depths of despair to the heights of triumph. Keep an eye on the boy for me.

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Arthur Drake, the author of Fields of Blood, the first book in the Horse Lord series, writes true sword and sorcery through a darker, grittier lens, without muddying things down too much in the political sphere that has permeated the genre since Martin’s books have gained popularity.  There’s grime to humanity, and Drake finds it, whether it’s out in the battlefield, or on the streets back home.  As the newest book in Drake’s growing catalog, Fields of Blood finds it in a bit of both places, and many more.  The author doesn’t shy away from hard scenes, either, keeping the reader rooted in the action throughout.

All Eadmaer ever knew was a life of slavery, little did he know he had the makings of lordship in him.

Eadmaer has never known anything other than service to the trolls. He fetches them food, tends to the beautiful four legged creatures they call “chattel” and tries to keep his people from caving in under their rule. He sees no other way for survival other than to keep the peace with his temperamental and often cruel masters.

There is little the trolls fear…except strange creatures from the north. One day while tending to a wounded troll Eadmaer sees one of these creatures, except far from being a beast out of a nightmare it looks strangely familiar. Eadmaer’s curiosity is piqued and he will not rest until he discovers the mystery of the creatures from the north and with that, perhaps the secret to defeating the trolls and freeing his people.

But the trolls will not relinquish the secrets of the north so easily. And soon after the encounter they’re moving Eadmaer far away from his village and his people, and the potential mystery that could save them. Will Eadmaer be able to find out what secrets lie in the north? How to win his people’s freedom? And maybe even how to defeat the trolls in combat? Or will he end up lost while his people are crushed without him?

Fields Of Blood is the first book in The Horse Lord series by Arthur Drake. A sword and sorcery dark fantasy series. Fans of grim fantasy with plenty of action and adventure will find much to enjoy in this tale of heroism. Go with Eadmaer as he fights against seemingly impossible odds and discovers the secrets of his land…and of himself.

Drake works with both humans and trolls in his new tale, ensuring that each have distinct voices and personalities.  Once Fields of Blood finds its groove, the pace never relents, urging readers onto the last few inches of their seat as they anxiously await whatever cruel twist is in store for Eadmaer next.  This story of the common man is anything but common as Drake works to uncover the mysteries of the things that both humans and trolls would fear.  And along the way, he explores the relationships that might not seem so black and white, and what they could yet be.  Check out Fields Of Blood: The Horse Lord Book 1 on Amazon today!

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Sometimes stories can be fairly clear, set in light and dark tones, while other times things are a bit more abstract.  In D. Alexander’s debut fantasy, The Memoirs of Elikai: The Children of the Solstice, readers will see what it’s like to be faced with a perfect blend of both.  The author’s tale is filled with rich characters that have a well of personality and depth, and they participate in an adventure with a lot of wit and heart that won’t soon be forgotten by readers.  There is a lot to be seen here, as Alexander spends time making the world feel full and lived-in, with plenty of details demonstrating the care taken to craft not only this first book, but the foundation of the series.

“The Fall of Free Will begins at sundown. The Generals of Destiny will rise at the height of the Winter Solstice. Come, King of Free Will, to the place where you allowed true love to perish and bear witness to the end of Free Will.”

Danny Elikai is a teenage boy who lost his family in a devastating car accident. He finds himself in a swirling depression in the mystical city of Grenoff as horrific events begin to unfold. He learns of an ancient conflict between the two philosophies that seek to rule humanity: the individual liberties of Free Will and the predetermined peace guaranteed by Destiny. The agents of Destiny have risen and threatened life as we know it. Danny must choose to find the King of Light and fight for Free Will or leave humanity to the iron grip of the Emperor of Darkness. The Final War is coming, and soon we will need to pick a side. Will you fight for the freedom of choice offered by Free Will or the harmony promised by Destiny?

Alexander dances around some complexities here in his debut, but the world never seems overbearing, and never dizzies or befuddles readers who want to dive deeper.  With descriptive and attractive prose, and a story that immerses and captivates, it will be hard for fantasy fans to put The Memoirs of Elikai down.  This is an adventure that readers will love going on, even when darker moments or tragedies strike.  And the best news is that Alexander already has a second book out, with a third close at hand.  But it all starts here, with book one in the series.  Check out The Memoirs of Elikai: The Children of the Solstice on Amazon today!

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