Troy A. Hill

Broschiertes Buch

Preludes

Epic Fantasy in Dark Ages Britain

Beschreibung

Previously published as "The Penllyn Chronicles Collection" All Novellas and Novelettes now collected in this volume. When a mysterious deity seeks protection for her vulnerable land, can a wise nobleman and skilled warriors meet the challenge? Wales, 7th Century. Tempting Fae: Returning from another of Penda's wars, Afon and Mihangel draw the ire of a fae. Can Afon recover to achielve his dream of studying under Penllyn's master swordsman? Penllyn: Young Lord Bleddyn longs to come up with a strategy to keep his realm out of war. And with Britain bereft of a champion, he's eager to secure a diplomatic bride to help him safeguard his people from imminent danger. Penteulu: Younger brother Neirin vows to protect the royal family who adopted him and gave him shelter after his family was slaughtered. Determined not to let the same terrible fate befall his lord, he's trained his whole life to be the deadliest swordsman in all of Europe. Although he earned the title of Master, Neirin is still uneasy his meticulous training won't be enough to stop Fadog's treachery. Cursed: Ruadh flees from his home clan, trying to outrun his treacherous shifter brothers as they compete for the Clan Leader's chair. But, an emisarry from the Celtic Goddess has plans for him. If she can survive long enough to convince him. To Run at Night: Brother Mihangel, retired from war by taking a monk's vows, travels a bumpy road. His carriage in the merchant caravan is commanded by an infirm noble lady. The two priests who join them aren't the biggest challenge to his sanity, when brigands attack. How can he, the former warrior prevent their demise? These stories are interspered with interludes that reveal the machinations of the goddess. Alarmed by whispers in the Otherworld, she realises that Britain is about to face it's greatest challenge. With Arthur dead for a century, she summons a new champion, as she begins to pull the key figures together. This volume sets the stage for the rest of the Epic Dark Fantasy Series Preludes: Book 1 of The Penllyn Chronicles contains these post-Arthurian Urban Fantasy prequel stories. If you like mythical figures, rollicking action, and unique twists to dark fantasy stories, then you'll love Troy A. Hill's legendary adventure. Buy Preludes to begin a mystical journey today!

Autor

I was not fortunate enough to have been born to Welsh parents. Instead, my melting-pot American roots run to both Scotland and Germany. I did, however, find a nice American girl with solid Scottish ancestry to marry. My interest in Fantasy literature began as an offshoot of reading Science Fiction. One of the first fantasy novels I read was Robert A. Heinlein's Glory Road. From there, I graduated to J.R.R. Tolkien. Then I discovered the works of David Eddings, Glen Cook, Laurell K. Hamilton and R.A. Salvatore.¿ When I decided to begin a career in writing, Hamilton's Anita Blake series, as well the works of R.A. Salvatore's Drizzt series made me want to combine vampires and dark fantasy along with a historical setting. I chose to explore Arthurian mythology. Which led me to the Welsh tales in Y Mabinogi. And then I wished I was Welsh.¿ My wife and I, both of us from the midwest section of America, currently live in Los Angeles, California. Which is about as from Wales as one can get in the English speaking Northern hemisphere. I'm a retired journalist and professional photographer. Now I write while sitting on our balcony with my fuzzy editor, Loco-Kitty.¿I'm currently editing, writing, or dreaming up plot points for the Cup of Blood series of novels (sequels to The Penllyn Chronicles). When I'm not doing either of those, I hang out at the Santa Monica Pier and give historical walking tours of the pier.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Troy A. Hill
• Seitenzahl: 354
• Erscheinungstermin: 16. August 2018
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 229mm x 152mm x 19mm
• Gewicht: 513g
• ISBN-13: 9798215750117
• Artikelnr.: 67707204