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The Second Dark Ages
Series · 5 books · 2016-2019

Books in series

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#1

The Dark Messiah

2016

Michael returns to fulfill a promise to his love, but the world isn't the same place. Michael, the Archangel himself, has returned after a hundred and fifty years rejuvenating in the Etheric Dimension. Now, the most powerful male Vampire the world had ever known is back. The problem? The world went through an Apocalypse and what little honor and justice that previously existed, is gone. Further, his love has left to the stars somewhere, fighting for those on Earth. Now, Michael has to figure out where he is, where he needs to go, help those who need help and figure out how to follow in his love's path. Because if there is one thing that Honor Demands, it is that he make good on his promise to Bethany Anne. Those feeding themselves on the backs of others have very little time to realize an important fact. This Dark Messiah has little compunction about killing. \\ As noted in other series set in the Kurtherian Universe, there IS cursing in this book, occasionally, it's funny, too. \\ Kurtherian Gambit Series Titles Include: First Arc Death Becomes Her (01) - Queen Bitch (02) - Love Lost (03) - Bite This (04) Never Forsaken (05) - Under My Heel (06) Kneel Or Die (07) Second Arc We Will Build (08) - It’s Hell To Choose (09) - Release The Dogs of War (10) Sued For Peace (11) - We Have Contact (12) - My Ride is a Bitch (13) Don’t Cross This Line (14) Third Arc (Due 2017) Never Submit (Jan) (15) - Never Surrender (16) - Forever Defend (17) Might Makes Right (18) - Ahead Full (19) - Capture Death (20) Life Goes On (21) \\New Series\\ The Second Dark Ages The Dark Messiah (01) The Darkest Night (02) Mar 2017 Darkest Before The Dawn (03) July 2017 Light Is Breaking (04) Nov 2017 The Boris Chronicles \ With Paul C. Middleton \ Evacuation Retaliation Revelation Dec 2016 Restitution 2017 Reclaiming Honor \ With JUSTIN SLOAN \ Justice Is Calling (01) Claimed By Honor (02) Jan 2017 The Etheric Academy \ With TS PAUL \ ALPHA CLASS (01) Dec 2016/Jan 2017 ALPHA CLASS (02) Feb/Mar 2017 ALPHA CLASS (03) May/June 2017 Terry Henry “TH” Walton Chronicles \ With Craig Martelle \ Book 1 – Nomad Found (Out) Book 2 – Nomad Redeemed (Jan 2017) Book 3 - Nomad Unleashed (2017) Book 4 - Nomad Supreme(2017) SHORT STORIES Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 01 (7.5) You Don’t Mess with John’s Cousin Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 02 (9.5) Bitch’s Night Out Frank Kurns Stories of the Unknownworld 03 (13.25) \ With Natalie Grey \ BELLATRIX Anthologies Glimpse Honor in Death (Michael’s First Few Days) Beyond the Stars: At Galaxy's Edge Tabitha’s Vacation
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#2

The Darkest Night

2017

Michael returns to fulfill a promise to his love, but the world isn't the same place. Michael just wants a little sleep. The last few days has been a bit of a learning overload after coming back a hundred and fifty years after he was blown apart by a backpack nuke. The world destroyed itself, there are anti-gravity cars and ships, and his love is in the stars... somewhere. Plus, there is a Vampire trying to make Europe his personal fiefdom. Akio and Yuko are trying to find him, and he has a young female Wechselbalg and male Vampire to keep on the straight and narrow. Michael has his own brand of justice, and this world is now understanding the Patriach is back. Nothing will be the same. \\ As noted in other series set in the Kurtherian Universe, there IS cursing in this book, occasionally, it's funny, too. \\
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#3

Darkest Before the Dawn

2017

Michael continues to work to fulfill the promise to his love, but the world isn't the same place. Now, there is a mistake he made centuries in the past walking around he needs to rectify. To complicate matters, there is a group out of England believing Michael’s blood will be just what they need for their business. While they get nasty Vampires off the street at the same time. Further, the effort to pull together the Sacred Clan’s ship parts are starting to come together. Unfortunately, no one wishes to give Michael and his new family any help. What is a man with a hair problem supposed to do? Michael has his own brand of justice, and this world now understands the Patriarch is back. Nothing will be the same.
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#4

Dawn Arrives

2018

It’s dark outside, but hope will not be defeated. Michael, Akio, Yuko and the rest are searching for the pieces necessary to put together a craft which Michael hopes will take him to Bethany Anne. But first, there are idiots in his way, seeking the same parts and intend to take them. By force. The challenge is they will find out what ‘force’ truly means when they dare to go up against the Dark Messiah. One way or another, Michael will get back to Bethany Anne.
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The Second Dark Ages Boxed Set

The Complete Series

2019

Michael returns to fulfill a promise to his love, but the world isn't the same place. Michael, the Archangel himself, has returned after a hundred and fifty years rejuvenating in the Etheric Dimension. Now, the most powerful male Vampire the world had ever known is back. Grab your copy of the Second Dark Ages Boxed Set today! The Dark Messiah, Book 1 Now, the most powerful male Vampire the world had ever known is back. The problem? The world went through an Apocalypse and what little honor and justice that previously existed, is gone. Further, his love has left to the stars somewhere, fighting for those on Earth. Now, Michael has to figure out where he is, where he needs to go, help those who need help and figure out how to follow in his love's path. Because if there is one thing that Honor Demands, it is that he make good on his promise to Bethany Anne. Those feeding themselves on the backs of others have very little time to realize an important fact. This Dark Messiah has little compunction about killing. The Darkest Night, Book 2 Michael just wants a little sleep. The last few days has been a bit of a learning overload after coming back a hundred and fifty years after he was blown apart by a backpack nuke. The world destroyed itself, there are anti-gravity cars and ships, and his love is in the stars... somewhere. Plus, there is a Vampire trying to make Europe his personal fiefdom. Akio and Yuko are trying to find him, and he has a young female Wechselbalg and male Vampire to keep on the straight and narrow. Michael has his own brand of justice, and this world is now understanding the Patriach is back. Nothing will be the same. Darkest Before The Dawn, Book 3 Michael continues to work to fulfill the promise to his love, but the world isn't the same place.Now, there is a mistake he made centuries in the past walking around he needs to rectify. To complicate matters, there is a group out of England believing Michael’s blood will be just what they need for their business. While they get nasty Vampires off the street at the same time. Further, the effort to pull together the Sacred Clan’s ship parts are starting to come together. Unfortunately, no one wishes to give Michael and his new family any help. What is a man with a hair problem supposed to do? Michael has his own brand of justice, and this world now understands the Patriarch is back. Nothing will be the same. Dawn Arrives, Book 4 It’s dark outside, but hope will not be defeated.Michael, Akio, Yuko and the rest are searching for the pieces necessary to put together a craft which Michael hopes will take him to Bethany Anne.

Authors

Ell Leigh Clarke
Ell Leigh Clarke
Author · 27 books

Relapsing theoretical physicist, professional geek, sci fi novelist, and Doctor Who fan. Though she is originally from England, she is mostly what her friends call a “digital nomad”, hanging in whichever country calls to her… as long as it has good wifi, and coffee. @ellleighclarke Official Ell Leigh Clarke Fan Club for book discussions and shenanigans: https://www.facebook.com/groups/ellle... Join Us <3

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