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Shadows and Hounds: Sister Seekers 10

by A.S. Etaski

Hubris brought Manalar to its knees. An eclectic alliance could lift it back up.

The Godblood of Manalar hadn’t much chance of defeating the Ma’ab when I broke into the city to rescue my sister. The longer Captain Isboern waits to try again, the more entrenched his enemies become.

Jael and I don’t want to go back, but if the Ma’ab fester in the South, they could spread and track me as far as Sivaraus. Our best allies agree, better if the northern empire is purged now, and the cleansing of the sacred pool passes to the Human leader giving all Paxia hope.

Countless obstacles stand in our way, from spies and Hellhounds to demons and devils. With them come discoveries granting insight on why my Valsharess sent me to the Surface. The Ley Lines and their shadows flow and twist together in the fever of war rekindled. In them, I gain a glimpse of Her Vision.

Nothing in my life has horrified me more.

Author’s Note: Sons to Keep: A Sister Seekers Prequel complements Book 10 of Sister Seekers by adding to its history!

Sister Seekers is dark epic fantasy with an ever-broadening scope. Found Family is a core theme, and fans of D&D will find familiar sword and sorcery. It is perfect for fans of entwined plots, challenging themes, elements of erotic horror, immersive worldbuilding. Sexuality and inner conflict play into character growth with nuance, intrigue, intense action, and fantastical magic. The series begins underground with an isolated race of Dark Elves whose intricate webs first ensnare then catapult us to places a Red Sister can only imagine in her dreams.

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Tropes: Antihero, Band of Brothers/Sisters, Band of Misfits, Beyond the Grave Communication, Body Modifications, Dark Lord, Evolving Powers, Found Family, I See Dead People, Immortality, Powerful Artifact, Pseudo European Society, Psionic Powers, Quest, Sex Magic, Wise Mentor
Word Count: 194000
Setting: Medieval city, underground city
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters
Tropes: Antihero, Band of Brothers/Sisters, Band of Misfits, Beyond the Grave Communication, Body Modifications, Dark Lord, Evolving Powers, Found Family, I See Dead People, Immortality, Powerful Artifact, Pseudo European Society, Psionic Powers, Quest, Sex Magic, Wise Mentor
Word Count: 194000
Setting: Medieval city, underground city
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Continuous / Same Characters
Excerpt:

“You are the current wielder of Soul Drinker,” said the Elven ruler. “Have you checked on the gatekeeper lately?”

“I’ve… been occupied,” I croaked, my heartbeat throbbing in my ears.

He sneered. “I assure you that demon does not intend to wait until you aren’t occupied.”

Toushek placed himself in between me and that black throne, and his appearance changed to a form like I’d seen at the first battle of Manalar: a head taller than me, his natural Elven beauty enhanced seven-fold while his skin lightened from Davrin-black to red-bronze and his long, white hair shifted to a shade like burned copper.

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No longer covered neck-to-foot in modest travel clothes, the ruler stood naked from the waist up, his chest and arms bare, hands lightly adorned by elegant rings on his fingers. His legs and feet were still covered by the brown leather sarong. Large, earth-red wings rose and expanded freely from his back. Finally, ivory horns jutted through his hair in fine points, taking the shape of a crown.

“Sirana.”

My name struck like a blow, the first time he’d spoken it since this dream began.

“You risk everything dear to you should you ignore this too long.”

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About the Author

Etaski writes mature epic fantasy with an ever-broadening scope. ​​​​​​​Inspired by table-top RPG, her stories weave through subgenres, so things never get stale. Found Family is a core theme throughout her world​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​ She adores sensual, subversive Dark Elves facing off with cunning demons, clever dragons causing trouble, and deadpan necromancers summoning the walking dead alongside dwarves in battle through high-stakes adventures.

Her series begins underground with an isolated race of Dark Elves. The beginning is not for the faint of heart, and perfect for fans of entwined plots, challenging themes, immersive worldbuilding, and elements of erotic horror. Sexuality and inner conflict play into character growth with nuance, intrigue, action, and fantastical magic.

Her most inspiring epic stories are Neil Gaiman's Sandman, Wendy Pini's ElfQuest, Melanie Rawn's Dragon Prince, and J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5.

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