ABOUT THE AUTHOR: When he is not writing or creating full-blown sound productions from his books, Kurt Paul Hotelling is a playwright, professional musician, educator, and Bandmaster teaching Native American students on the Qualla Boundary. He is also a member of clergy in Eckankar. In his rare moments of spare time, he uses his skills as a graphic artist and theatre lighting designer. A double alumnus from the North Carolina School of the Arts, he has been writing classical fantasy and science-fiction for over 30 years. With a fellow graduate, he created The Hearken Theatre, a vehicle for comedy and science-fiction sound productions he engineered for broadcast on affiliates of National Public Radio in the 1990s. Kurt is listed in Who’s Who In America and Who’s Who Among American Educators. He lives in a stone eyrie atop a mountain in Western North Carolina along with his gypsy wife, three indulging cats, one goofy but loyal dog, an o’pinioned and classically-trained cockatiel, two occasional daughters in college, and uncounted mischievous faeries.
A Bridge of Doom
The Hostage Prince; Agents of the Dark One; Enchanter's Lot
by Kurt Paul Hotelling
A Bridge of Doom
The Hostage Prince; Agents of the Dark One; Enchanter's Lot
by Kurt Paul Hotelling
Published Apr 16, 2009
605 Pages
Genre: FICTION / General
Book Details
THREE PATHS CONVERGE
PRELUDE: THE HOSTAGE PRINCE—The bonds are tight, his sword broken, the possibility of rescue hopeless; heir to the throne of the western kingdom, Prince Kajor will soon be sacrificed on the reptilian Grems’ primitive altar of blood and revenge. And yet, he fears neither his enemies, the endless torture, nor death but the eventual ruin of his people under their hateful claws. Doubtful of her charged task, a young woman, Royal Messenger under guidance from the only Master Enchanter, undertakes an impossible mission, seeking help from a mythical and almost forgotten demigod.
AGENTS OF THE DARK ONE—A final heartbeat, demons at the door, an appeal for help, and a chance bridge across the void of the Unknown—violations of metaphysical law during the rescue of Prince Kajor have brought the inescapable wrath and cold justice of Spectres; dark retribution and a singular, violent death stalk Royal Messenger Marie. Back home, bereft of any trace of his adventure, Paul is heartbroken amidst questions about his own sanity. Rothson can only hope his final expenditure of Power will reach demigod and enchanter before disaster befalls and all that they have achieved is overturned.
ENCHANTER’S LOT—A faint breath of shadow whispers past Maximillian amidst his private ritual of black magic, bidding him find someone; Paul helps Marie adjust to existence in his complicated world, unaware of the dark forces seeking them out; Enchanter Gaiwan's manhunt for a renegade sorcerer turns sour, bringing upon him the wrath of dragons, and a nearly impossible errand. Relentlessly, all are drawn to meet across A BRIDGE OF DOOM.
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