Tides of Chaos:
Book 2 of The Eyes of Fate
Fantasy stories are most comfortable when there is a clear line between good and evil. We are used to seeing righteous heroes fight black-hearted villains. But what if the motivations of each side were pure? What if those whom you deemed villains were more like yourself than you ever expected? Would you continue to fight? Would you continue to kill?
Part 2 of the Eyes of Fate trilogy resumes the journey started in Crimson Sun. Continue your quest today and may Fate keep you ever in His hands…
FROM THE BACK COVER:
Fate’s eye continues to watch the Hidden Lands. Blood has been spilled and trials overcome, but dark truths are about to come to light that will once again alter the lives of those that oppose the might of Talgoth.
Caleb Rambrant and his companions have succeeded in driving the forces of the Lioness off their lands, but at great sacrifice. Caleb’s father has gone into the heart of Talgoth and Caleb will stop at nothing to join him – though the road will not be easy.
With a mysterious assassin still on their trail, and Anselem and L’iothrin now facing a new dark power, the loyalty and courage of the five companions from Tritus will be stretched to their very limits.
The struggle of power kindled by the sister blades is now in motion…and Fate is watching.
BEHIND THE SCENES:
As with all new projects, writing book 1 for this series was very much a process of exploration. I myself was learning where the story and characters were headed as I went along. In contrast, by the time I was writing Tides of Chaos, I was in an entirely new position. I knew the characters. I knew where the plot was now headed. And I knew there would be some great moments of payoff and surprise. In fact, most of the pivotal ideas that got me excited to create this series way back in late 2010 take place in this book. It’s the second act in a three part piece, meaning this is the darkest hour for the characters.
In Tides of Chaos, prepare to have a closer look into the Esterlands, the continent that houses both the enemy kingdom of Talgoth, and the colonies of the Sa’tir, the race of shape-shifters introduced in book 1. Expect to learn more of the secrets hinted at in Crimson Sun, such as the identity of the hooded warden, Daymon’s past, and the mysterious events after the battle of Paladar.
TRIVIA:
- The cover artist, Samuel Nelson and myself have been close friends since we met in 8th grade, nearly twenty years before the series’ release. He now designs heavy metal album covers.
- A few of the names in the book are derived from the Old Testament, such as Mt. Zoar and even the name Anselem, a variation on Absalom, the third son of King David.
- One pivotal scene midway through the book about Lord Marmius was originally in an early chapter of book 1, but was moved during editing as it overpromised his role in Crimson Sun.
- Anselem’s longpipe he plays throughout the journey is based on a Scottish Highland Bagpipe chanter and many of the song names mentioned are also based off of traditional Scottish tunes.
