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Cover Reveal: Dawn of Chaos

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I’m pleased to reveal the cover for my next book release:
Sanctum of the Archmage: Dawn of Chaos!

Dawn of Chaos will be the first of ten planned compilation volumes in the Sanctum of the Archmage Saga. It will combine the three books of the Dawn of Chaos Trilogy —Prologue to Chaos, Hell Gate, and Aftermath—into a single, “door-stopper” length epic fantasy tome. It will be published in multiple forms over the coming months, including e-book, deluxe e-book with illustrations, 6×9 print on demand paperback, and audiobook.

The new cover for Dawn of Chaos was created by Alex Perkins of Perky Visuals. Thanks to Alex for his great work on this!

Watch for upcoming announcements as the new releases become available. And keep an eye out for the next volume in the series, Sanctum of the Archmage: Crucible of Heroes!

Cover Reveal: Hell Gate

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UPDATE August 12, 2022: In the process of preparing Hell Gate for publication, I decided to do a last, fairly significant editing pass on the manuscript with the help of some new writing software. I’m glad I did, since I believe this tightened up the writing considerably. It does mean, however, that I need to take time to proofread the updated manuscript before releasing it. The wide release is still pretty much on track (I’m targeting Friday, September 2nd for that now), but it probably won’t be out on Andarian Publishing until sometime next week (by August 19th at the latest).

I’m proud to introduce and reveal the cover for my next e-book, 𝙎𝙖𝙣𝙘𝙩𝙪𝙢 𝙤𝙛 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙧𝙘𝙝𝙢𝙖𝙜𝙚: 𝙃𝙚𝙡𝙡 𝙂𝙖𝙩𝙚!

Hell Gate will combine 𝘋𝘢𝘸𝘯 𝘰𝘧 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘰𝘴’ four central novellas into the first full-length novel in the series. Thanks to Tiffanie Gray for her great work on the cover illustration!

[Update] Hell Gate will be available from Andarian Publishing on or about August 19th, 2022. It will subsequently be released on all major e-book retailers on September 2nd, 2022. Pre-orders for the latter should be ready before mid-August.

With the publication of Hell Gate, Dawn of Chaos will finally be available in the form I’ve wanted since I began re-writing it four years ago. That’s as a trilogy featuring a full length novel between prequel and sequel novellas, with the prequel as a free series intro.

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The four “episodes” comprising Hell Gate will continue to be available as individual novellas, with some discounts available to encourage readers to try out the story.

Aftermath Now Available!

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Aftermath, the final book in Sanctum of the Archmage, Volume One: Dawn of Chaos, is now available from all major e-book retailers!

Cover Illustration by Tiffanie Gray of Immortal Moments Art

The Eastern Continent reels in the aftermath of the demon invasion. Zomoran’s armies sweep over the land. Orion and Diana struggle to find a way to fulfill their oath under the new order as a determined resistance forms in the capital city. Great and small, the valiant of Carlissa commit themselves to a holy war against the Horde.

And no one believes that the princess and her grandfather, the Archmage, could possibly have survived the Massacre of Lannamon. But could they?

For a taste of what to expect from this latest installment in the Sanctum of the Archmage Saga, read this sample from Chapter 3, In Search of Accomplices.

In Search of Accomplices

With the release of Aftermath, Sanctum of the Archmage, Volume One: Dawn of Chaos is now available from all major e-book retailers in six novella-length episodes. Volume Two, Crucible of Heroes, will be next! The first episode in Book 1, Wrath of the Peregrine King, should be available this fall.

The EPIC Summer Sale Spectacular

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The EPIC Summer Sale Spectacular is running from now through July 4th. Sponsored by EPIC – The Home of Indie Fantasy and Sci-Fi, it’s an ideal one-stop shop if you’re looking for a great new summer read.

EPIC is a new website I recommend to readers who like science fiction and fantasy. It’s a place for fans to interact with authors, and to share and discover new releases in the genre. I did an interview with them in April, and it’s just one of a growing number of interesting articles and author profiles that you can find there. So check out the sale now, to find exciting new indie works of Science Fiction and Fantasy — including, of course, the Sanctum of the Archmage Saga.

Click Here to Visit the EPIC Summer Spectacular Book Sale

Prologue to Chaos in LibertyCon Summer Book Sale

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I’m pleased to announce that Prologue to Chaos is listed as a new addition in LibertyCon’s Super Summer Book Sale. Hosted by Hans Schantz, author of the popular Hidden Truth sci-fi series of techno-thrillers, it features books and authors that celebrate liberty-related themes. Sanctum of the Archmage falls squarely into that tradition, and Andarian Publishing is proud to be included with them. The 99¢ sale will be going on through June 22, so be sure to check it out if you’re looking for a new freedom-themed summer read.

Super Summer Book Sale

The Measure of an Archmage

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Gerard’s eyes lit up. “Of course!” he cried. “You said that Grandfather was a master of its power, and that he didn’t even need it to become Archmage. Imagine what he could do with it now! Would he not be like a demigod, were he to wield the full force of its might?”

“I have always thought so,” the King mused. “And though he never said as much, I believe that is why he eschewed using it, and bequeathed it to me as soon as he could.”

Gerard frowned. “I don’t understand,” he said.

“Your grandfather is the greatest wizard in all of Kalara, Gerard,” Danor explained. “And heir to its greatest throne. But he has always disliked the very idea of wielding power over others. That is why he was always such a reluctant king. It’s why he refused the crown until he had no choice — when his brother, King Victor, was killed, and he was the last of our line.”

“What does that have to do with the ring?” Gerard asked.

“It has an effect on the wearer. More so over time, and the more it is used. It … encourages the temperament to wield its power to rule. That, at least in part, is what it was made for. It takes wisdom and strength of will to keep that influence in check.”

“I see,” Gerard said. “Has it affected you, too, then, Father?”

“To an extent,” the King replied slowly. “But I spent many years under your grandfather’s tutelage, studying how to rule justly and wisely. And the unique bond I have with your mother has also helped to keep me grounded.”

He glanced at Elena, and she smiled at him.

“So that’s why he abdicated in your favor when you were old enough to take the throne,” Gerard said.

“And why he gave the ring to me when he did,” Danor added. “I can’t think of anyone with less of a taste for the role of ‘demigod’ than your grandfather.”

From Sanctum of the Archmage: The Ring of the Killravens, by Tony Andarian.