~ANDREW Q. GORDON~
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PUBLISHER: DSP Publication
SERIES: Champion of
the Gods
RELEASE DATE: 10th
February 2015
LENGTH: 370 Pages
BLURB: In a war
that shook the earth, the six gods of Nendor defeated their brother Neldin, god
of evil. For three thousand years, Nendor and the Seven Kingdoms have known
peace and prosperity and Neldin's evil was nearly forgotten.
But then Meglar, wizard king of Zargon, unleashes the dark magic of the underworld and creates an army of creatures to carry out his master's will. One by one, the sovereign realms fall as a new war between the gods threatens to engulf Nendor.
Leading the opposition to Meglar is Grand Master Farrell. Young and untried, Farrell carries a secret that could hold the key to defeating Meglar—or it could destroy the world.
Farrell is joined by Nerti, queen of the unicorns and Miceral, an immortal muchari warrior the Six have chosen as Farrell's mate. As Farrell and his new allies make plans to counter Neldin's evil, Meglar forces their hand when he invades a neighboring kingdom. Rushing to help their ally, Farrell and Miceral find themselves in the middle of the battle. Cut off from help, Farrell attempts an untried spell that will either turn the tide or cost he and Miceral their lives.
EXCERPT:
But then Meglar, wizard king of Zargon, unleashes the dark magic of the underworld and creates an army of creatures to carry out his master's will. One by one, the sovereign realms fall as a new war between the gods threatens to engulf Nendor.
Leading the opposition to Meglar is Grand Master Farrell. Young and untried, Farrell carries a secret that could hold the key to defeating Meglar—or it could destroy the world.
Farrell is joined by Nerti, queen of the unicorns and Miceral, an immortal muchari warrior the Six have chosen as Farrell's mate. As Farrell and his new allies make plans to counter Neldin's evil, Meglar forces their hand when he invades a neighboring kingdom. Rushing to help their ally, Farrell and Miceral find themselves in the middle of the battle. Cut off from help, Farrell attempts an untried spell that will either turn the tide or cost he and Miceral their lives.
EXCERPT:
In the waning light of the summer
sun, the four emerged onto the grassy plains. Without warning, the unicorns
took off as only their kind could. Back home, with the wind rushing through his
hair, Farrell laughed. He leaned forward, urging Nerti to run faster. Peering
back, he saw Klissmor galloping with a determined glint in his eye. Miceral
mimicked Farrell’s position, and his blond hair shimmered when it caught a
shaft of moonlight from the newly risen moon.
For all his effort, Klissmor
never caught Nerti. They reached the northern edge and had careened back when a
powerful flare lit the dark sky from a spot above the gates. Farrell recognized
the aura instantly. What did Wesfazial want?
“We’re
being summoned back,” he
told Nerti, not trying to hide his disappointment.
Nerti raced Klissmor to the front
gate, and the pair arrived side by side. Farrell and Miceral quickly
dismounted, and Farrell moved to one of the permanent Doors on this side.
Careful to avoid the horn, he put his head to Nerti’s forehead and kissed her
between the eyes, a thanks for the ride.
Smiling broadly, he waved to
close the Door and took Miceral’s hand. Before they reached the gate, his smile
drained.
“Honorus’s butt cheeks!” His curse
earned him a stifled laugh from Miceral. “That man is always scowling at me.
What is it now?”
When they arrived, Wesfazial, his
face pinched and tight, “greeted” them.
“What in the Eight Gates of
Neblor do you think you were doing?” He barely contained his anger. “You’re
supposed to be resting, not off romping around at night on a unicorn’s back.
And what demon possessed you to open
Doors? You’re not supposed to be
using magic. At all!” He paused for a breath, then turned his glare on Miceral.
“And you. Not content to wound him,
now you’re trying to kill him by not letting him rest?”
Farrell put fingers to lips and
whistled loudly. When his mentor stared at him, he shook his head slowly.
“Sometimes it’s better to ask questions before launching into a lecture.”
Wesfazial’s eyes narrowed, but he
kept silent.
“Nerti healed me with her horn.”
Raising both eyebrows, he waited a moment before adding, “I assume that’s all
you wanted.”
“Um, no, there’s nothing else.”
The older wizard shook his head as Farrell led Miceral inside. “Sorry, but I
was apoplectic when I saw you four galloping about like that. Forgot about
those unicorn horns.”
Laughing at the contrition,
Farrell turned abruptly and put his hand on Wesfazial’s shoulder. “Sooner or
later you’ll have to let go and realize I’m not the juvenile you met when you
arrived.”
“It will take a long time for me
to forget those days. I’m glad you’re all right, but be careful around this big
oaf. He only looks slow.” Wesfazial gripped Miceral’s shoulder in his meaty
hand before walking away.
BUY LINKS:
DSP Publication - http://www.dsppublications.com/books/the-last-grand-master-by-andrew-q-gordon-53-b
AUTHOR BIO: Andrew Q.
Gordon wrote his first story back when yellow legal pads, ball point pens were
common and a Smith Corona correctable typewriter was considered high tech.
Adapting with technology, he now takes his MacBook somewhere quiet when he
wants to write.
He currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area
with his partner of nineteen years, their daughter and dog. In addition to dodging some very
self-important D.C. 'insiders', Andrew uses his commute to catch up on his
reading. When not working or writing, he enjoys soccer, high fantasy, baseball
and seeing how much coffee he can drink in a day.
AUTHOR LINKS:
Twitter:
@andrewqgordon
TOUR SCHEDULE
2/10 - Cate Ashwood
2/11 - Susan Mac Nicol
2/12 - Tali Spencer
2/13 - Shira Anthony
2/16 - M.A. Church
2/17 - Charlie Cochet
2/18 - Raine O'Tierney
2/19 - RJ Scott
2/20 - Sue Brown
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