Rise of the Shadow Empire
The Guardians Series - Book I
Warring demigods descend on a world already ravaged by a human elven war that’s raged across the continents for two centuries.
The human kingdoms in their path believed themselves capable of repelling this new threat. They were wrong.
As the Shadow race embarks on a genocidal conquest of the human lands, Princess Felicia of the Xerian Empire and the Northerner King Stephens struggle to unite in an alliance to save their people before they’re eradicated.
If you love epic fantasy with high stakes, this is your next obsession. This is animmersive epic fantasy book for readers who want a dark fantasy war novel with sweeping battles, doomed kingdoms, and demonic invasion.
If you enjoyed the Dragonlance Chronicles and the Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman, the epic quests of J.R.R. Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, the brutal politics of George R.R. Martin’s A Song of Ice and Fire, or Jessica Deen Norris’s Dragon Guardian Chronicles, you’ll find the same mix of sorcery, medieval warfare, dark elves, undead, demigods, and survival against overwhelming odds.
Perfect for fans of high fantasy, sword and sorcery, and dark fantasy series.
Available for purchase at Amazon
--- Coming 20 November ---
Kindle
Paperback
Audiobook (To Be Determined)
A.M. Symes
Editor
Sara Garcia
Editor
Zach Winzik
Cover Artist
Jesse D'Angelo
Chapter Artist
Jacque Day
Layout Designer
Rise of the Shadow Empire is dedicated to:
... You can wait ...
I'll let you know on 20 November! Be Patient!
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I'd like to express a personal thank you to:
Faith the Fox – Listening to you read my stories to Grannie and Geepaw have been memorable. Thank you for being my favorite eldest daughter.
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Amanda – It can’t have been easy being bombarded by all my questions over the years, thank you for letting me be your apprentice!
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Lackey – I’ve no idea how many revisions this story has had. But I know you’ve read more than anyone else. Thank you for being as excited about this project as I am!
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Phoebe – “You don’t have to do any of this, but here are the seven hundred mistakes you made!” Sorry about your spunky Sylvani bestie, she had it coming! I'll make it up to you in The Whitewind Chronicles!
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Scott and Rachel – Words cannot express how grateful I am to have been able to relax at Forgetaboutit Farms and get your thoughtful feedback. You two definitely helped shape this story in the most positive way possible. You’re the best!
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The Ink-Stained Collective – From a ship floundering in the icy waves to creeping hallways in the darkness; you all helped put a finishing touch of paint on the scene… Or you just ripped it to pieces, told me it was garbage, then helped me rebuild it from scratch… In either case, you made me better from having been the recipient of your “Brutal Love.”
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David Loller – I think you are the only person to have ever seen the first draft. I miss the days of going over that version with a slice of pizza in your living room. Thank you for the memorable conversations in the early days of writing this.
AI Disclaimer: Kirk Eggleston does not use AI in the writing, or development, of his stories. He enjoys all aspects of story arc creation (except proofreading, he loathes that part) and prefers to utilize loved ones who support him for assistance. He does his best to never knowingly use artwork or editing services where AI is used and appreciates notification to assist him in achieving those goals. He is NOT an AI expert and appreciates assistance from those more knowledgeable than himself.