The Cloudstone Key: Book One of The Rithhek Cage Trilogy - Softcover

Patrick, Darren T.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1492950386 ISBN 13: 9781492950387

Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform, 2013

Synopsis

In the remote mining village of Aystin, Karsen Morgate secretly longs to explore the world outside the town walls; but instead dutifully spends his nights protecting the precious Cloudstone tiles—mined by his father, and engraved with mystical symbols and lore by the reclusive Adept Noxyn. When his half-brother, Petr, commits a gruesome crime, Karsen is forced to flee his home, carrying with him a tile depicting a unique artifact—the Ennae—entrusted to his care by the Adept himself. Alone, ailing, and on the run, Karsen must find help, find his way, and decipher the true meaning of the Ennae. For he soon realizes that he is being pursued by the dark brotherhood of the Shroud, and that he has somehow become an unwilling pawn in an ancient conflict. The Shroud is stirring. The world of Tholann is in danger. And Karsen Morgate is in the middle of it.

About this title

From the Author

Thanks for taking the time to read about The Cloudstone Key, the first book in The Rithhek Cage trilogy. This is my first novel and I'm excited to have the opportunity to bring it to you. I published The Cloudstone Key in August 2013 and not long after, released 'A Reader's Guide to Tholann' for free on my website (darrentpatrick.com) in order to introduce the world and the story to new readers.

If you are into epic, fantasy adventure with a protagonist on the verge of adulthood - you're in the right place! The Cloudstone Key will introduce you to the result of years of worldbuilding, plotting and developing; all taking place before the first word was typed.  I did this not only to ensure that I had a sense of the arc of the entire series, but to bring you the most entertaining fantasy adventure story I could, from the first page through the last.  I hope you enjoy!

Review

"This story is filled with imaginative new races and a fascinating world rich with history... I could not put this book down.  I look forward to reading more." - Fantasy Book Lane

"I don't even know where to begin! This book was a fun ride in the veins of Terry Brooks and Michael J. Sullivan." - RTiwari

"This is an excellent story... Highly recommended to any who can get a hand on a copy of this book!" - Dorothea Sharp

Edition details

• Publisher: CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform
• Publication date: 2013
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1492950386
• ISBN 13: 9781492950387
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 136