The colossal empire of Britannia has been decimated by its human adversaries and the unworldly forces of the ‘folk’. The out-port settlements on the island of Breton are left to fend for themselves after the destruction of the protectorate. Surrounded by their enemies,dragons, goblins,ogres,krakens and the like,the fighting men of the
empire have given their lives in its defense. Ten years after the uprising of the ‘folk’ the farmers and villagers of Breton find themselves living in fear and trepidation, playthings of their enemies. All contact with the outside world has been lost, those coming to Breton from the continent tell a continuing tale of woe, the inhumanity of man and the horrors of the folk have led to the destruction of their society. Elis Avaleonous seeks to follow in the footsteps of his deceased father as paladin and knight to the people of Breton. Saints of the Waters Ford is Elis’ crusade to rid the island of its terrors. A people will be forged or perish as light and darkness strive for the hearts and minds of all. Will a tiny flame set the night on fire or be extinguished forever, is the will of one man enough to safeguard the future, come and see, the ‘folk’ are waiting... |
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"The troll holds his long hideous arms out at his sides making a lopsided cross of himself, crouched over, coming onward toward me in a slow, deliberate trot. The bloody rictus of a smile covering most of his face, he looks all the part of a gigantic madman covered in hair and blood and filth, seeking a victim to satiate his malady."
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Saints of the Waters Ford is a celebration of the beauties and mysteries found on the island of Breton. There is a depth and grit to this novel which will not disappoint. "There is a rhythm to this manuscript. It is as if it breathes on its own. The action, the settings, the characters,the mystery all come alive in the tapestry of story telling you are about to embark on. Every adventure into the unknown has a price which must be paid upon the psyche and spirit of a man, join Elis on his great journey into the unkown, pick up the first thread of this tapestry of creation and begin to unravel the mystery....
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Saints of the Watersford is both a christian alegory and a journey into brokenness and healing. Traumatic stress and terrible wounds upon the spirit are interlaced with despair and joy, healing and cripling anxiety. Join "he who would with bleading heart prevail" as he journeys throughout the isle of Breton facing the terrors of the night. Elis will soon learn if the price he is about to pay will purchase the safety and security of those for which he will lay down his life.
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