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A new EPIC FANTASY series · 2023

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A new EPIC FANTASY series · 2023

In the land of shadow, civilization dangles by a fraying thread. But a flicker of hope survives.

It’s an age of madness. Centuries ago, the Deceiver broke the bonds of existence, separating the world of Tatileso from the True Gods who gave it life and the Outsiders who gave it free will. The heavens burned, earthquakes leveled cities, and chaos from the sky wiped out civilizations; all while the Deceiver’s handmaidens dragged the battered world into darkness. From the ashes came the Murk, an incomprehensible land of shadow that terrorizes the world’s survivors with the powers of undeath.  Arcane, divine, and natural powers clash against one another as mortal and supernatural beings fight for survival or to subject all around them, leaving destruction and cataclysmic upheaval in their wake.

Civilization dangles by a fraying thread.

Flickers of hope remain, however, their light holding absolute disaster at bay.  Heroes rise, and some fall, but always they represent what can be if light fights the dark.  In the Realm of the Southern Vale, new heroes take up the mantle.  Against hostile forces, nefarious agendas, and strong odds, they fight the battles no one else can.  Now, they stand as torch bearers in the centuries old night, giving hope to the nearly lost.  Now, they stand at the precipice of becoming legends.

PATTON WARD

As an aspiring author of epic and dark fantasy, Patton Ward has been creating imaginative worlds and compelling characters for as long as he can remember. With multiple projects in the works, Patton is nearing completion and self-publication of his first novel, a dark fantasy entitled Embers in the Forest.

Drawing inspiration from years of reading fantasy and science fiction, as well as consuming copious amounts of media in those genres across various mediums, Patton has crafted a vivid and expansive fantasy world filled with unique races, cultures, and languages.

With a passion for storytelling and world-building evident in the attention to detail and depth of his work, Patton invites readers on a journey through a world of madness, danger, and survival that is sure to leave them hungry for more.

Patton currently resides in Florida with his wife, exploring new worlds with his children through storytelling.

Pale Lady of the Murk, a new epic fantasy series by Patton Ward, debuts 2023.

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