King's Champion; Artesans of Albia, Book 2 - Softcover

Peace, Cas

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1936850095 ISBN 13: 9781936850099

Publisher: Rhemalda Publishing, 2012

Synopsis

Book Description: After surviving brutal torture and escaping from Lord Rykan’s dungeons, Major Sullyan is trapped in Andaryon, too injured to cross the Veils. Slowly dying and determined to find some purpose in the shattered remains of her life, she travels to the Andaryan capitol to offer the Hierarch her sword and Artesan gifts in the fight against Rykan and his vast army. Because women hold no power in Andaryon, Sullyan is met with prejudice, hostility, and suspicion.

Before she can seek vengeance on the field of battle, she must prove herself to the Hierarch’s generals. Finding support from the unlikeliest sources, Sullyan sets a plan into motion to defeat Lord Rykan and end his bid for the throne. The fate of two realms depends on her success, but her strength is fading fast and time is running out.

Editorial Reviews: "The characters are convincing, the settings realistic and the action scenes gripping. Cas Peace's competent prose makes the reading effortless. This series will be a great hit with lovers of fantasy and adventure." Judith Arnopp, author of Peaceweaver, The Forest Dwellers, and The Song of Heledd

"Cas Peace weaves her story with the skill of the most accomplished Artesan. If imagination was an element, she'd be a Master-Elite." Steven D Jackson, author of Shifter

Contributor Bio:
As well as her love of horses, Cas is mad about dogs, especially Lurchers. She enjoys dog agility training and currently owns two rescue Lurchers, Milly and Milo. Milly has already had some success in the agility ring, and Milo will begin competing in late 2011. Cas loves country walks, working in stained glass and folk singing. She has also written a nonfiction book, For the Love of Daisy, which tells the life story of her beautiful Dalmatian. Visit Cas at her website: http://www.caspeace.biz

About this title

About the Author:

Cas Peace was born in Hampshire UK, in 1957, and has lived there most of her life. Her first career was as a horse-riding instructor, and horses remain very close to her heart. She then spent 13 years working for the British Civil Service before leaving the UK to live in Italy for three years, 1991-1994. She speaks passable but by no means perfect Italian, and loves to return to Italy whenever she can. Her other great loves are anything to do with animals, especially dogs and horses,(she supports many animal charities) and also singing. Cas loves folk songs and along with her husband, who plays guitar, has performed in many a Southern England folk club. Sometimes they even asked her back! She writes folk songs to accompany her fantasy novels, and offers them as free dowloads from her website, www.caspeace.com.

Review:

"The Artesans series propels you into a world so deftly written that you see, feel, touch, and even smell each twist and turn. These nesting novels are evocative, hauntingly real. Smart. Powerful. Compelling. The trilogy teems with finely drawn characters, heroes and villains, and societies worth knowing; with stories so organic and yet iconic you know you've found another home--in Albia." ~Janet Morris: author of The Sacred Band of Stepsons; the Dreamdancer series; I, the Sun; Outpassage.

"Cas Peace weaves her story with the skill of the most accomplished Artesan. If imagination were an element, she'd be a Master-elite." ~Steven D Jackson: author of Shifter.

"A sequel that more than justifies this author's reputation. Peace's prose pulls you along at a pace that wants you to keep turning the page. No scene is wasted, there is no action without cause. I await its successor with barely restrained patience." ~writeallthereviews Top 1000 Reviewer Vine Voice.

About this edition

• Publisher: Rhemalda Publishing
• Publication date: 2012
• ISBN 10: 1936850095
• ISBN 13: 9781936850099
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 426