Bane of the Witch
by J. Todd Kingrea
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Pub Date Jul 23 2024 | Archive Date Feb 21 2024
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Description
In a post-apocalyptic world where tyranny and medieval torture reign supreme and witch burnings are an everyday occurrence, a top Witchfinder must confront the very Church he serves when he learns of its dark past and twisted plans for the future.
With the arrival of the year 1000 AE, the Crimson Fathers, aided by the Crimson Mother, have conquered the Tex’ahn lands. In Deiparia, the Crimson Fathers continue to rule unchallenged.
The evil of the Crimson Fathers and the Crimson Mother leads Thorne, Hawkes, Warner, Tua, and two new resistance fighters—Jarkko Constantin Liikanen and Madia de Paiva—on a dangerous and life-altering journey to rescue Teska Vaun. A holy relic, the Iron Hand of Michael the Victorious, may offer hope and help, but as the final battle ensues our heroes must contend with their own terrors, the magical might of the Crimson Fathers, the Twelve Hells, and the deaths of those closest to them.
A Note From the Publisher
Advance Praise
“The Crimson Fathers has it all: action, adventure, romance, battles both magical and physical, terrifying monsters, heroes you will love, and villains you will love to hate, all woven into a suspenseful, page-turning plot.” —Arthur Shattuck O’Keefe, author of The Spirit Phone (on The Crimson Fathers)
“A sound novel with a firm foot for a series that would satisfy the fans of the Witcher and Divergent series.” —The Bookist (on The Witchfinder)
Marketing Plan
- Indie Next List (July) Nomination
- Library Reads (July) Nomination
- National Review Coverage
- Extensive marketing to Booksellers, Librarians, and Book Influencers
- Digital ARCs Offered on Edelweiss, NetGalley, LibraryThing
- Targeted Consumer Email Marketing
- Extensive Social Media Promotion
Key Selling Points:
- The series is an intelligent, dark fantasy trilogy set in a futuristic medieval-esque world.
- Malachi Thorne is an extremely likable main character. As an avenger for justice, he is joined in his quest by a flawed, but fully engaging cast of characters as well as frightening and very realistic villains.
- Filled with high-stakes magic, an eclectic group of adventurers, and plenty of witches, this action-packed quest for justice is a must-read for fans of epic fantasy and post-apocalyptic fiction.
- Fans of Winterlight by Kristen Britain and The Empire’s Ruin by Brian Staveley will find a new favorite series in the Deiparian Saga.
Available Editions
| EDITION | Hardcover |
| ISBN | 9781643973883 |
| PRICE | $28.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 312 |
Available on NetGalley
Featured Reviews
Reviewer 968180
I could not put this book down. It was super fast pace and held my attention the entire time. It is filled with action, magic, mystery, betrayal, monsters, heroes and, of course, villains. You cannot have a thrilling ride without some really, really bad villains.
Lillian C, Reviewer
A great evil has taken over & only the resistance with the help of a higher power can save the innocent. Thorne will do anything to save the woman that he loves. But is he strong enough to battle the evil that has taken over her body? He knows that he can’t give up looking for Teska but is he prepared for the consequences?
Teska has been fighting against Crimson Mother all this time but she doesn’t think that she will ever be free. Can she find the strength with the help of Thorne & his friend to break free?
A good interesting read. Does start of slow but it does get better. A great selection of characters great attention to detail especially the looks of the Crimson Fathers.
Thank you Netgalley & the publisher for the copy. This is my voluntary review.
Kathryn M, Reviewer
This was a strong third entry in the Deiperian Saga series, it had everything that I enjoyed from the other two books. The characters were everything that I was looking for in the genre and from this series. It had that feel that I enjoyed overall and loved the post-apocalyptic elements in this book. J. Todd Kingrea has a great writing style and makes interesting characters. I hope there is more in this series.
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