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Heir of Lies (Black Dawn #1) by Mallory McCartney
Publication Date: April 21, 2020
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https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/44511823-heir-of-lies
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“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 world of …
(World Building)
Thanks for having me today! World building the setting of my Black Dawn Series, Kiero is an aspect I adore about writing. In the early days of the series, I first had to decide the climate and what the world would look like. I blended aspects of New Zealand, Australia. I had the pleasure to travel both countries in 2011 and I drew a lot of inspiration from that time. I also drew inspiration from Canada, where I live.
Next was mapping out the history of the world, and what the magic system would look like. I really loved creating the myths the different creatures within Kiero, and how that would all come into play within the series.
One I had those bases, writing the novel is like adding building blocks, delving deeper into the world.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
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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Congrats on the new release! The book sounds fascinating and I look forward to reading it.
Book looks awesome!
I usually pick a book by it’s cover and your book is one that would attract me. Congrats on the new release.
Congrats on the new release!
sounds like a fun one
The cover leads you into a world of magic where hope can go both ways – up or down. Sounds like a whole world built on the past and yielding to the pull of the present.