Moses Siregar III interviews John Gwynne at World Fantasy Con shortly after John won the Morningstar Award for Best Debut Novel for Malice (The Faithful and the Fallen) . They chatted about the long process John took in making Malice so great, how his story is similar to A Song of Ice and Fire and Riyria Revelations, and other writing-career topics.

A black sun is rising … Young Corban watches enviously as boys become warriors under King Brenin’s rule, learning the art of war. He yearns to wield his sword and spear to protect his king’s realm. But that day will come all too soon. Only when he loses those he loves will he learn the true price of courage. The Banished Lands has a violent past where armies of men and giants clashed shields in battle, the earth running dark with their heartsblood. Although the giant-clans were broken in ages past, their ruined fortresses still scar the land. But now giants stir anew, the very stones weep blood and there are sightings of giant wyrms. Those who can still read the signs see a threat far greater than the ancient wars. Sorrow will darken the world, as angels and demons make it their battlefield. Then there will be a war to end all wars. High King Aquilus summons his fellow kings to council, seeking an alliance in this time of need. Some are skeptical, fighting their own border skirmishes against pirates and giants. But prophesy indicates darkness and light will demand two champions, the Black Sun and the Bright Star. They would be wise to seek out both, for if the Black Sun gains ascendancy, mankind’s hopes and dreams will fall to dust.

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Adamar by Scot C. Morgan

Adamar is book one of The Hennion Chronicles, a science fiction, fantasy, adventure trilogy by Scot C. Morgan filled with strange creatures, alien science, and ancient magic.

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A mysterious beam of light strikes Earth for the second time in seven years, bringing with it a creature of death and destruction, but also, for Adamar and his friends, a long-awaited bridge to the past. They will race to save a distant world, the future of humanity and the woman Adamar loves.

Before their journey’s end, identity, love, sanity, and loyalty will be overturned. Some will fall. Others will rise as heroes. All will be tested.

To succeed, they must realize their dreams and uncover a secret from the dawn of creation, a secret wielded by a despotic emperor to enslave his people. Only then can they stop the spread of his sadistic rule and open the portal that will take them home.

You can find Adamar now in print on Amazon and in ebook format on Amazon, Kobo, Barnes and Noble, and other online retailers.

Adamar has been well received, including garnering five-star reviews on Amazon, and to thank readers the author is giving away a new Kindle Paperwhite to one lucky person. Go to scotcmorgan.com/raceto100 to enter for your chance at a free Kindle Paperwhite ereader.