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$25 #Giveaway Seekers: The Winds of Change by Troy Knowlton @troy_knowlton Ends 8.25

August 15, 2022 By Mary



The Winds of Change
Troy Knowlton
Publication date: July 12th 2022
Genres: Fantasy, Young Adult

After an assassination attempt that could lead to an all-out war, Tyras and Oren, two young Seekers of the Argan Empire, are each given secret missions in an attempt to thwart the coming chaos. Both tasks require the Seekers to venture through the war-torn continent of Tiarna where the young men face mortal danger, horrible monsters, and hostile groups – all challenges Seekers are trained to combat. Luckily, the two Seekers also find guidance, friendship, and romance along the way. However, powerful and mysterious forces are conspiring behind the scenes and both Tyras and Oren will have to overcome a host of obstacles, including their own inner demons, in order to maintain a glimmer of hope for success. With war imminent and the unknown ahead, will the Seekers triumph, or will they be swallowed by the turbulent, relentless Winds of Change?

Set in a new, masterfully created high fantasy world, Seekers: The Winds of Change is perfect for fans of An Ember in the Ashes by Sabaa Tahir and We Free the Stars by Hafsah Faisal.

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EXCERPT:

CHAPTER 1

THE PHANTOM IN BLUE

The night sky was like a dark and shifting ocean, pitch-black and ominous. Strong winds kicked up swaths of desert sand into the horizon. The waves of brown earth raged across the heavens with a low roar. The rough weather spewed thousands of coarse, rocky grains that tore into anything standing in their path. It made the inhabitants of the Koterran mining camp miserable. The small encampment sat at the edge of a large rift in the sands, where precious iron and sandstone had already been torn from the earth. Webs of scaffolding hugged the edge of the chasm and stretched deep into the hole below. The tents of the camp were arranged in two circles. A dozen or so constituted the outer circle, and five made up the inner circle, the largest of which housed the spoils of the dig. A robust campfire sat in the center, which shone defiantly against the darkness of the wild night.

Serana sat on a rock at the edge of the campfire’s light and peered off into the distance. She wondered why her father made the decision to send her to this bizarre corner of the kingdom to guard this tiny, insignificant camp. A whole party of knights accompanied her, which seemed unnecessary. There’d been reports of bandits attacking caravans in the area, causing the High Commander to take action. He’d entrusted his daughter with organizing the camp’s protection. On the surface it made sense, but this was a job for regional guards, not Serana and thirty royal knights. Perhaps there’s some other reason, besides bandits. What if there’s a threat too dangerous to reveal, one he wanted to keep secret? The idea both terrified and excited her.

A powerful gust of wind smashed through the circling encampment like an ocean tide crashing against rocky shores. It ripped through the tents and carried enough force to extinguish the fire, shrouding the camp in near-total darkness. Bedlam ensued as miners and knights ran around in that darkness, fumbling like blind infants, trying to find where they had left their torches.

Serana didn’t join in the hysteria. She listened through the commotion, blocking her ears from the miners’ squabbling and sensing outward. She could feel a presence approaching the camp’s edge. She squinted at the outer circle of tents and saw the shape of a figure moving across them, like a predator circling its prey. Her hand reached for the sword at her hip, but she stopped short. She realized there was a danger in having her weapon drawn, with so many people running around in the dark. In her moment of hesitation, she lost sight of the figure. She shouted a command to her knights: “Gather your bearings and spread out. We aren’t alone!”

Most of the soldiers had already lit their torches and were quick to follow their leader’s command. They began fanning out

 

Author Bio:

Troy Knowlton always had a burning desire to tell stories. He started at a young age by drawing maps of made-up continents and fantasy kingdoms. The empty kingdoms beckoned to be given life, and his work eventually blossomed, leading him to create full narratives and characters for his worlds. He currently lives in California where he works as an X-Ray technologist and teacher when he isn’t writing. He’s also a great lover of history, currently working to earn his bachelor’s degree in History and Political Science.

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Comments

  1. Nancy says

    August 15, 2022 at 9:29 pm

    The Winds of Change by author Troy Knowlton has a very mysterious and creepy front cover!

  2. Bea LaRocca says

    August 15, 2022 at 10:00 pm

    The cover art is gorgeous and the synopsis and excerpt have intrigued me, The Winds of Change sounds like a must read for my teen-aged grandchildren and I. Thank you for sharing the author’s bio and book details

  3. Sarah L says

    August 15, 2022 at 10:39 pm

    My brother would like this book.
    Thanks for the contest.

  4. Maria Malaveci says

    August 16, 2022 at 3:28 am

    Sounds like my kind of read!

  5. Rita Wray says

    August 16, 2022 at 6:06 am

    Sounds like a good book.

  6. Julie Bickham says

    August 16, 2022 at 7:01 am

    Looks like its going to be a interesting book.

  7. Cathy French says

    August 16, 2022 at 7:27 am

    Cool cover! I like the character names, Tyras and Oren

  8. Anita C says

    August 16, 2022 at 7:50 am

    I enjoyed the excerpt and I love the book cover. Reminded me of the video game Assassins Creed meets Games of Throne

  9. xjanelx78 says

    August 16, 2022 at 8:02 am

    Really nice cover and excerpt, looking forward to reading this!

  10. Boe Kelely says

    August 16, 2022 at 10:45 am

    Hey I know that guy, he’s pretty cool you should all read his book 🙂

  11. Elaine G says

    August 16, 2022 at 12:28 pm

    Sounds like a good book. Thanks for sharing the excerpt

  12. Shelly Peterson says

    August 16, 2022 at 2:19 pm

    I look forward to reading this

  13. Bonnie says

    August 16, 2022 at 6:35 pm

    What a fascinating book! Great cover and excerpt. I’d love to read more.

  14. maricel says

    August 17, 2022 at 8:52 am

    GREAT!!

  15. Eva Millien says

    August 17, 2022 at 1:21 pm

    Congratulations on your release of Seekers: The Winds of Change, Troy, your book sounds like a wonderful fantasy that my granddaughter will love and I love the cover! Good luck with your book and the blitz!

    Thanks for sharing it with me and have a terrific day!

  16. Cindy Merrill says

    August 18, 2022 at 5:00 pm

    The plot makes no sense at all- princesses are destined to be married off to other royal families in a bid to maintain peace. No way would a king allow his daughter to go into battle.

  17. bn100 says

    August 19, 2022 at 6:01 pm

    nice cover

  18. Tracie Cooper says

    August 20, 2022 at 9:00 am

    Love the title and excited to read to this book!

  19. heather says

    August 20, 2022 at 12:01 pm

    This book sounds so so so good and the cover is really neat.

  20. Jolanda says

    August 21, 2022 at 11:37 pm

    Sounds good!

  21. Amy Greeb says

    August 23, 2022 at 2:06 pm

    Great for fans of LOTR and ‘Game of Thrones’! Can’t resist stories with strong heroines!

  22. Antoinette M says

    August 23, 2022 at 7:36 pm

    Sounds great. I like the excerpt.

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