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$10 #Giveaway Excerpt HEIR OF LIES by Mallory McCartney @MalMcCartney Ends 1.19

December 25, 2019 By Mary

by Mallory McCartney

HEIR OF LIES Blog Tour 

About The Book:
Title: HEIR OF LIES (Black Dawn #1)
Author: Mallory McCartney
Pub. Date: April 21, 2020
Publisher: MM Books
Formats: Hardcover, Paperback, eBook
Pages: 397

Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, Amazon Canada, B&N, iBooks, Kobo, TBD, BAM, Chapters Indigo

 “Hope was a dangerous thing. It could consume every dream and make them take flight, becoming wild daydreams in one’s heart and mind. Or hope could incinerate everything you thought you knew, burning you down to your core, leaving you raw and exposed for the world.”

Emory Fae has only known one thing—life at The Academy, a school for those who have special abilities. Following in her parents’ footsteps, the pressure to uphold their dream falls on her and one of her best friends—Adair Stratton. An outcast and feared by most, Adair longs to break away from the expectations dictating his future. With whispers of dark magic spreading across Kiero, Adair starts to doubt The Academy is all it seems.

An unexpected visit ignites new tensions as the roguish king from across the Black Sea, Tadeas Maher of the Shattered Isles, and his heir, Marquis Maher, sail to Kiero. Notorious for their pirating and wrath, for the first time in years, they demand the Faes listen to their proposition for a new treaty. Caught in the middle of politics, Adair and Emory, with the help of their best friends Brokk and Memphis, search for the one thing that matters the most—the truth.

Their world is tipped upside down as unlikely alliances are made, and war ravages Kiero. Through the throes of betrayal, lies, hidden magic, and love, Adair is faced with a life changing decision. Will he fight or bow to the darkness within?

But, Adair’s decision will change the course of Kiero forever, setting in motion irreversible destinies for everyone at The Academy as Emory Fae rises as heir.

Heir of Lies is the first book in the bestselling Black Dawn series.

The Black Dawn series is re- releasing and “Heir of Lies” (book one) is coming April 21 2020! This edition will have an exclusive map and bonus content!

EXCERPT

“It was as if her body had been ripped into a thousand different pieces. Her lungs burned, begging for relief. Emory heard the soft crackle of fire. Her head was a spinning mass; it was its own continent.  Squinting, she tried to focus. Blinking slowly, her surroundings came into view. Her pulse picked up.  She wasn’t in her room.  She wasn’t in her home.  The metal world around her seemed to have one purpose. To keep people in. To keep her in. The last twenty-four hours rushed over her in a flurry of confusing memories. Him… Memphis. The name rolled around in her mind, familiar yet unfamiliar all at once. Her eyes flashed open, her heart thrumming with adrenaline.  Heavily, Emory sat up, trying to pull her thoughts together. For now, the room was empty, her captors gone.  Now. This is your chance to escape. The thought clambered through her wildly, and she acted.  Standing from the bed, Emory stumbled, her legs weak, her clothes dirtied. Breathing heavily, Emory ran to the door, pushing the handle down as it opened. Containing her surprise, she slipped into the hallway. What kind of criminals would keep their prisoner in an unlocked room?  Walking fast, Emory pushed the thought down, keeping her head down as she tried to locate how to get out of this place. The hallway was quiet, and Emory didn’t pass anyone else. It had to be late into the night, and she sent up a thank you to whoever was granting her such luck.  Trying not to run, she turned left, passing more shut unmarked doors, but slowly, the hallway slanted up. Heart pounding, her palms slicked with sweat as she tried to stick to the shadows, walking faster now. Ahead of her, doors loomed, and panic bloomed in her chest. Running now, Emory tried to hold back the tears burning in her eyes. She reached the massive doors, pulling them open, and the night air slammed into her.  Gasping, she sprinted, rushing out into the rolling field. The air was brisk, a sweet aroma hanging on the wind, the crescent moon tucked in the midnight blue clouds. Ahead, a massive forest loomed, and she frantically looked for any sign of modern civilization where she could find help.  There was nothing.  A stitch laced through her side, and her converses lost footing. Emory slammed into the damp earth. Rocks sliced through her palms as she tried to break her fall, blood welling in the cuts.  Tears slid down her cheeks as she got up, whispering, “Keep moving. C’mon.” Looking back, she expected to see the place she had been taken to, but dread pooled in her stomach as all she saw was open field—no sign of any building whatsoever.  “What the hell?” Emory whispered, fear making her thought process choppy. Sprinting again, she pushed toward the woods.”

 

 

About Mallory:

Mallory McCartney currently lives in Sarnia, Ontario with her husband and their three dachshunds Link, Lola and Leonard. When she isn’t working on her next novel or reading, she can be found day dreaming about fantasy worlds and hiking. Other favorite pastimes involve reorganizing perpetually overflowing bookshelves and seeking out new coffee and dessert shops.

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Giveaway Details:

One lucky winner will receive a $10 Amazon Gift Card, International.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Tour Schedule:

Week One:

12/16/2019 For the Love of KidLit Excerpt
12/17/2019 Mythical Books Excerpt
12/18/2019 Twirling Book Princess Excerpt
12/19/2019 Lifestyle of Me Review
12/20/2019 Adventures Thru Wonderland Review

 

 

Week Two:

12/23/2019 Books_andPoetrii Excerpt
12/24/2019 Two Chicks on Books Excerpt
12/25/2019 BookHounds Excerpt
12/26/2019 JB’s Bookworms with Brandy Mulder Excerpt
12/27/2019 Life Within The Pages Review

 

 

Week Three:

12/30/2019 Hurn Publications Review
12/31/2019 Nay’s Pink Bookshelf Review
1/1/2020 Shelf-Rated Review
1/2/2020 DelightingDelilah Excerpt
1/3/2020 Satisfaction for Insatiable Readers Excerpt

 

Week Four:

1/6/2020 Books a Plenty Book Reviews Review
1/7/2020 Fire and Ice, Little Red Reads Review
1/8/2020 Turning the Pages Review
1/9/2020 Fyrekatz Blog Review
1/10/2020 She Just Loves Books Review

 

Week Five:

1/13/2020 Sometimes Leelynn Reads Review
1/14/2020 fictitious.fox Review
1/15/2020 Book Briefs Review
1/16/2020 Sohinee Reads & Reviews Review
1/17/2020 Two Points of Interest Review

 

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Comments

  1. James Robert says

    December 25, 2019 at 9:18 pm

    So happy to have gotten to know about your book. Thanks so much for sharing.

  2. Cathy French says

    December 26, 2019 at 7:28 am

    From the synopsis and excerpt it sounds like an excellent read.

  3. Elizabeth Robinson says

    December 26, 2019 at 12:46 pm

    Love the cover. Thanks for the giveaway.

  4. Mary Preston says

    December 26, 2019 at 1:58 pm

    Sounds like a fabulous read.

  5. Victoria Scott says

    December 26, 2019 at 5:24 pm

    Thank you for sharing!

  6. Sherry says

    December 27, 2019 at 10:23 am

    Sounds like a very good book.

  7. MARCY MEYER says

    December 29, 2019 at 10:39 am

    Sounds really good. Thanks for sharing!

  8. Shannon Holmes says

    January 1, 2020 at 9:07 am

    This sounds like a great read,.

  9. shelly peterson says

    January 1, 2020 at 4:14 pm

    Sounds like a good read.

  10. Sarah L says

    January 1, 2020 at 10:02 pm

    Looks like an interesting book.
    Thanks for the contest. 

  11. bn100 says

    January 3, 2020 at 7:27 pm

    cool

  12. Ron says

    January 4, 2020 at 7:26 pm

    Looks great!
    Looking forward to reading this soon!

  13. Cali W. says

    January 5, 2020 at 11:27 am

    Thanks for the giveaway; I like the excerpt. 🙂

  14. Kate F. says

    January 7, 2020 at 11:39 pm

    I like the cover – it’s pretty.

  15. AuntySuzany says

    January 11, 2020 at 1:20 pm

    Your book excerpt is captivating, can’t wait to read the book! Thank you so much for the giveaway!

  16. Debra Branigan says

    January 16, 2020 at 9:33 am

    Pretty cover. This one sounds like a great story. Best wishes to the author on the new release.

  17. valerie says

    January 19, 2020 at 4:53 pm

    great job on the cover of this book. looks very interesting

  18. NANCY says

    January 19, 2020 at 8:21 pm

    Fantastic cover

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