Part of Series
Pirates. Shape-shifters. Assassins. Demons. Let the mayhem begin... Tales from Darkness is a foray into the Beating Back the Darkness world, that takes readers on a wild ride through 10 different stories rife with espionage, betrayal, murder, and magical mayhem—each with lasting implications. The world of Aurion prepares for a new age in the aftermath of the Black Dragon's War. It is time for many things. Time for rebuilding. Time for prosperity. Time for peace. But ill-tidings are stirring... The bloodshed is increasing between the dwarven clans of Northern Antirri. The feared shapeshifting Vursa clans are thought to finally be uniting under one banner, a war banner. Warnings of a new conquering king are whispered upon the wind. Rumors of war spread throughout the Old World. It is a time for anything but peace... The world of Esaruul has been taken at sword-point by the Reichardt Empire. Their ranks of human legionnaires have spilled blood across a great deal of the northern and western reaches of the known world, but the Emperor demands more. Rival kingdoms are too divided to stand in opposition and find themselves at the mercy of the Empire. Rebellions have tried before and failed, but empire building comes with a heavy price—the price of blood. With new enemies being formed every day, the seedling of hope that is a new rebellion has begun to grow... Tales from Darkness is a collection of short stories set in the Beating Back the Darkness series. Recommended Reading Order Dragon's Fire The Chronicles of Aurion The Halls of the Fallen King Tales from Darkness
Author
I am a firm believer that the Light shines brightest in the darkness. That's not only WHAT I write, but also WHY I write. It love to explore humanity through fantasy, because it allows us to take ordinary people (and orcs) through impossible situations and see what or who comes out the other side. It is often that through trials and tribulations that we get to see the most honest version of not only our charters, but ourselves. It is through this lens that we can discover truths. That is why I write dark, epic fantasy that dares to hope. I am a Christian, husband, father of three young children, and a veteran. I have a BA in Communications. I was born and raised in Maine, and currently live in North Carolina. I love spending time in nature, and I especially enjoy hiking and swimming. When I'm not busy writing or chasing after my wife and kids, you can usually find me sneaking away for some quiet time with a good book. Some of the authors that inspire my writing are JRR Tolkien, CS Lewis, Brandon Sanderson, Steven Erikson, and Patrick Rothfuss.
