Author Name: Dennis Durfey
Book Title: Dark Star
Book Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: October 6th 2014
Publisher: Page Publishing, Inc
Tour Host: Silverbow Promotions
~ What's It About? ~
After completing the mysterious test to become a Grand Magi with her shandar, Jerdone, Zandreena was looking forward to peaceful years of studying to perfect her magic. But fate and a prophecy of old made her leave her home and led her to an adventure and eventful encounter with the fearless Ash'len, the spiritual Danica, and the proud thief Ren, all of whom would play a role in her journey to finding the Orb of the Magi. This immense duty placed in the hands of this young Grand Magi was not welcomed by everyone, and she had to protect not only her life and her friends' but also her very mission to locate the orb. With the land stripped of its grandeur and serenity due to wars and dark magic, these young men and women must stay together, fight for their lives, and believe that fate would direct them to saving mankind.
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Immediately the remaining elves snapped from their trances, as only skilled warriors could do, and prepared themselves for another attack. Three of them drew back a notched arrow, while the other two drew their swords. Armed and in a tight circle, alternating sword and bow, they crouched into in combat stances, prepared for whatever would come upon them. They would make their stand, avenge their companion, and stop this evil before it spread through their sacred forest. No man or beast was a match for five experienced Elvin warriors, not in their home forest. If it attacked again, they would be ready. If it tried to flee, they would pursue it to its end.
Their wait was short, for it did not flee. In a blinding flash of furry it was upon them, among them, seemingly everywhere. A roaring growl mingled with the cries of death. Then there was silence, such a silence as if the forest itself was void of life. After an eternal moment the silence was broken by a thunderous howl into the cold night air.
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Before they could continue their discussion, an ear piercing shriek cut through the night. Zandreena suddenly knew what Ren was feeling. Looking in the direction of the scream, she could see nothing. As she turned to look at Ash’len, he appeared frozen in place, his mouth a gap. “Can you see it?” she cried out.
“It?” he asked in an eerie, almost reverent, tone. “There are three of them.”
Zandreena’s turned deathly pale. “Are you sure?” she asked, more out of disbelief than out of doubting Ash’len. “Who could command three?”
“Three what?” Ren yelled in frustration.
“Dragons,” Ash’len said, not taking his eyes from the approaching horror.
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A cool breeze whistled through the grove, causing the tall grass to sway in time with the rustling leaves. In the middle of the grove was a young woman with long, black hair. A white silk dress wrapped tightly about her slender frame. The woman moved gracefully back and forth to an unheard rhythm. The ancient form had no room for error as she moved through the complex motions. At first glance it appeared that a light mist had risen up and swirled about her. However, at a closer look, distinctive shapes could be seen; human forms of those long since dead joining the woman in her dance.
Zandreena had performed this dance countless times, but until now she had always performed it alone. A rush of power and enlightenment went through her as the ancient spirits bestowed upon her their power and wisdom. Completing the form, the spirits faded from mortal view. She bowed deeply in respect as they departed.
~ Meet The Author ~
Dennis Durfey was born and raised in the mountains of centralUtah. After high school he attended Southern Utah State Collegewhere he graduated with an Associate Degree in Police Science and a Bachelor of Art in Accounting.
Dennis moved to Ventura, CA where he worked for the Department of Defense for a couple of years before relocating to LasVegas, NV to join the Las Vegas Metropolitan Police Department. He has served there for the past 23 years, working in many areas from detective to combat instruction. He has also spent time as a martial arts instructor and holds a second-degree black belt in Tang Soo Do.
Dennis is now embarking on his next adventure as an Author with his debut book, Dark Star.
He currently lives in Henderson, NV with his wife and two sons.
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