Welcome to the cover reveal for the new epic fantasy, Mountains of the Moon. by Connie J.
Jasperson.
Charged by the goddess Aeos, Wynn and
his companions bicker and bumble their way through the Mountains of the Moon. Danger,
mystery, and dark prophecies chase them through a gauntlet of jagged peaks and
deadly traps.
Can they survive the dark secret
hidden in Tauron’s crumbling castle before his minotaurs overrun Neveyah?
The Gods are at war, and Neveyah is
the battlefield.
Excerpt from MOUNTAINS OF THE MOON by Connie J. Jasperson:
The two prisoners heard heavy footsteps approaching, sounds
that seemed to echo down a long passageway and stopped outside the door. A
tired sounding voice said, “Well, your lordship. Did you feed them and give
them water?”
“Of course I did,” replied the baron, in a quavering tenor.
“I live, Jenner, but only because I serve. I understand that well.”
“They’re awake then. Those two soldiers of Tauron roughed
them up pretty bad. Should I call Grakken to heal them now?”
The old man’s tones were sardonic. “Yes, you should. Your
tame minotaurs were far gentler on them than they’ve been on some of the
others, which isn’t saying much. At least these two big fellows have enough
slack in their chains to be able to feed themselves and piss in a bucket.” His
tones were scathing.
“They’d better
not have hurt them too badly. These two must be in good health for the ceremony
tonight,” muttered the earth-mage. “Grakken is expecting a visit from High
Priest Kandek today. The high priest will be pleased to have a real sacrifice
to offer up on his new altar tonight instead of the usual miserable rabble.”
“I’m sure ‘the miserable rabble’ would have been glad to
hear that if they’d survived your boss’s little frenzy the other day,” replied
the old man. “Speaking of which, if we’re done here, I have to go and check on
the one that does remain. I’m sure despite the ruckus of the other day, Grakken
still has plans for her and wants to keep her alive even though he has these
two fine specimens for tonight’s festivities, so….”
“Well, go about your duties then. I’m going to sit here just
to keep those freaks from Serende from getting any ideas about using these two
for sport. As soon as he’s awake, I’ll let Grakken know they’re here, through
our link. He’ll be worried about their safety.”
“He should be
worried about those soldiers, Jenner. They’re bored, and there’s nothing worse
than a bored minotaur. Just so you’re aware, the woman likely won’t live
through the day after their gentle courtship of her. You only have your
minotaurs to blame for that. But it’s not my job to worry about the health of
his sacrifices, especially since Grakken himself seems to be so careless with
them.”
AND HERE IS THE BEAUTIFUL COVER:
Connie J. Jasperson lives in Olympia, Washington. A vegan, she and her husband share five
children, a love of good food and great music. She is active in local writing
groups, an editor for Myrddin Publishing Group, and is a
writing coach. She is an active member of the both the Northwest Independent
Writers Association and Pacific Northwest Writers Association, and is a
founding member of Myrddin Publishing Group. Music and food dominate her waking moments. When not writing
or blogging she can be found with her Kindle, reading avidly. You can find her
blogging on her writing life at: http://conniejjasperson.wordpress.com
Connie J. Jasperson’s body of work includes:
WORLD OF NEVEYAH series by Connie J. Jasperson
Mountains of the Moon
- Danger, mystery, and dark prophecies, lie deep in a gauntlet of jagged peaks
and deadly traps. Can Wynn survive the dark secret hidden in Tauron’s stolen
castle before the Bull God’s minotaurs overrun Neveyah?
TOWER OF BONES, series based in the World of Neveyah
The gods are at war, and Neveyah is the battlefield.
This epic fantasy series opens
with Tower of Bones, and follows
Edwin Farmer as he journeys deep into the lands claimed by the dreaded Bull
God, in an attempt to rescue a girl he has only met in his dreams.
Forbidden Road takes up Edwin’s story six years later. When four
mages are sent into the shadowed lands claimed by the mad priest of the Bull
God, who will return unscathed? Sorrow, peril, and magic await in the Valley of
Mal Evol.
OTHER BOOKS BY CONNIE J.
JASPERSON
Huw, the Bard, a
novel that takes you to the world of Waldeyn, and a medieval alternate reality.
Fleeing a burning city, everything he ever loved in ashes behind him, penniless
and hunted, Huw the Bard must somehow survive. Available as an ebook and in
paper.
Tales From the
Dreamtime – a novella consisting of three modern fairy tales told in a
traditional style. Available as an ebook, in paper, and as an Audiobook,
narrated by the wonderful voice actor, Craig Allen.
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