Hey lovelies! It gives me great pleasure today to host Karin Rita
Gastreich and her new book, “Daughter of Aithne (Book 3 of the Silver Web)”! For other stops on her Goddess Fish
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The first book of this book series, Eolyn, is FREE on Amazon Kindle today only!! See below for more details.
The first book of this book series, Eolyn, is FREE on Amazon Kindle today only!! See below for more details.
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Wishing you lots of luck in this fabulous giveaway!
Daughter of Aithne
(Book 3 of the Silver Web)
by Karin Rita Gastreich
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GENRE: Fantasy
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BLURB:
Betrayed
by her own prodigy, Eolyn stands accused of treason. As power-hungry nobles
dismantle her life's work and honor, the desperate queen forges a risky
alliance with the ruthless and cunning Mage Corey. Determined to defend her
son's claim to the throne of the Mage King, Eolyn prepares for her last and
greatest battle, this time against her own sisters in magic.
Across
the Furma River, Taesara of Roenfyn is drawn out of seclusion and into an
ever-more vicious game of intrigue and war. Subject to the schemes of a shrewd
uncle and the mysterious ambitions of the wizards of Galia, Taesara struggles
to assert her own destiny, even as she takes up arms to defend her daughter's
inheritance.
In
the climactic finale to The Silver Web trilogy, threads of love, honor,
betrayal, and vengeance culminate in a violent conflict between powerful women,
opposed to each other yet destined to shatter a thousand-year cycle of war.
"A
tale of female oppression, prejudice, and even deadly seduction, EOLYN touches
on issues that are deeply relevant to our own society." -
“The
story's greatest triumph is Gastreich's prose, a consistent blend of lyrical
verse and dark imageray....Lush, evocative descriptions carry readers through
an unforgettable journey.” –
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EXCERPT THREE:
Eolyn
shifted in her seat. A thousand words stood poised upon her lips, of which only
a handful could be chosen and delivered. Each conversation in the coming days
had to be undertaken with great care, especially when it came to this mage.
“Why
did Thelyn come for us, and not you?” she asked.
“I
was needed to track down the magas still residing in the City,” Corey replied.
“Besides, Thelyn was the better mage for that task.”
Mariel,
she thought. He would not have had the heart to bind Mariel.
A
small sign, perhaps, that Mage Corey could yet be counted among her friends.
“I
understand you are to oversee their interrogation,” Eolyn said.
“It
is true, my Lady Queen.”
“I
have expressed my concerns about this to the King. He assures me that you and
your mages will not be permitted to—”
“My
Lady Queen, if there is one thing you have learned in the years of our
friendship, it is that I will do whatever must be done in the moment at hand,
and I will harden my heart to see it through.”
“That
may be the case, Mage Corey. Yet I also know that words are your most effective
tool. You have never resorted to violence to obtain what you require.”
Corey
let her statement hang in the air.
Eolyn
averted her gaze, suddenly aware of the icy tension in her hands.
I,
too, am being interrogated.
“You
did not bring a scribe,” she said quietly.
“What
need have I for a scribe, my Lady Queen?” He softened his tone. “We are, as of
yet, simply conversing.”
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AUTHOR BIO:
Karin Rita Gastreich writes stories of ordinary
women and the extraordinary paths they choose. She lives in Kansas City,
Missouri, where she is part of the biology faculty at Avila University. An
ecologist by vocation, Karin has wandered forests and wildlands all her life.
Her pastimes include camping, hiking, music, and flamenco dance. In addition to
THE
SILVER WEB trilogy, Karin has published short stories in World Jumping,
Zahir, Adventures for the Average Woman, and 69 Flavors of Paranoia. She is a
recipient of the Spring 2011 Andrews Forest Writer’s Residency.
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BOOK BUY LINKS & BOOK SALE INFO:
**The first book of this series, Eolyn, will be FREE on Amazon
Kindle on May 1st ONLY!!**
DAUGHTER OF AITHNE – BOOK 3:
Amazon Kindle:
Amazon Paperback:
Barnes and Noble:
SWORD OF SHADOWS – BOOK 2:
Amazon Kindle:
Amazon Paperback:
Barnes and Noble:
EOLYN – BOOK 1:
Amazon Kindle:
Amazon Audible:
Amazon Paperback:
Amazon Hardcover:
Barnes and Noble:
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GIVEAWAY INFO:
Karin will be awarding a $10 Amazon or B/N GC to
a randomly drawn winner via Rafflecopter during the tour.
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Brunette is a registered host of Goddess Fish Promotions. Prizes are given away by the sponsors and not
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solely responsible for the giveaway prize.
Karin ~ It is great to have you here! Congrats on your new book and good luck on the book tour! :)
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ReplyDeleteThis sounds like a fun read. Thanks for the giveaway. I hope that I win. Bernie W BWallace1980(at)hotmail(d0t)com
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