The Quest for the Temple Key

Science Fiction & Fantasy

synopsis

Synopsis

A young girl. A diabolical gargoyle. A sacrifice to save the world. A smart young girl is unwillingly thrust into a frantic quest to save mysterious people and bizarre creatures from a deadly foe, determined to destroy everything--and everyone--she cares about. Thirteen-year-old Danielle had never thought of herself as adventurous until, alone, she must face two enormous gargoyles, Ercen and Kimar, and decide whether she trusts them. Was she kidnapped--as all the evidence indicates--or rescued from doom, like they say? Can she believe their assertion that she has a power to save the entire world from a diabolical gargoyle and his minions? How can a simple girl break the monstrous power of the key to the enemy's ghastly temple, crafted from the very soul of a broken, elderly woman? Danielle's epic journey will captivate readers as she confronts powerful threats, and finds perplexing friends along her dangerous path. With the help of a gargoyle names Lohxnahr, Danielle struggles against forces beyond her worst terrors. She must dig deep to find enough courage and resilience to challenge the rogue gargoyle commander of the renegade army, bent on seizing control of the human race. Full of wonder, suspense and adventure, this novel is a fun, page-turning fantasy that also asks serious questions about the true meaning of love, faith and friendship. Available everywhere: books2read.com/u/bppaNE

bio

Author Biography

Brandon King is an award-winning author living in SW Idaho, not far from epic rock formations that find their way into his stories. While his stories are straight-up fantasy he, like favorite authors J. R. R. Tolkien and C. S. Lewis, infuses his novels with allegory for perceptive readers. He intends The Gargoyle Chronicles to be a seven book series. With Books 1 and 2 published, and Books 3-5 nearing completion, his fans have many characters—human and otherwise—to love...or fear. FOLLOW HIM at https://www.brandonkingauthor.com and facebook.com/brandonkingauthor/

website

Author Insight

Childish Dreams?

What dreams did you have as a child? Who did you imagine yourself to be? I wanted to fly, to be a pilot. That dream has yet to be started. On the other hand, all kinds of other dreams have come to be. If you haven't heard of Mike Rowe, you've probably heard his voice. And you'll love his Facebook content, along with the other 5.3M people that follow him. Then check out his "Returning The Favor" show (and FB page). It's full of amazing--and true--stories about strangers helping strangers reach their dreams. By the way, if you, like me, enjoy "hero's journey" kinds of stories, then you're who I write for. #fantasy #amwriting #herosjourney #read

Book Excerpt

The Quest for the Temple Key

He got up, walked over to his daughter, and placed his large, gnarled hands on her shoulders. Looking her square in the face, he continued, “I wasn’t kidding or making fun. Your mother and I have eyes in our heads. And we use them, too! We see the joy and wonder that fills your pretty face whenever you dance. And you know that our little farm doesn’t provide for much more than just what we need, with a wee extra, once in a while. However,” he said, gently squeezing her shoulders with his knobby fingers, “I always want you to dream your dreams. Do not let them go! You may not see all of them fulfilled, it is true. Those times can be difficult. But, my darling, you are certain to not ever reach a dream you abandon.”

Just over her father’s left shoulder, Freida saw her mother dabbing a kerchief to her eyes. She must have heard the whole thing.

“OK, Papa,” replied Freida, fiercely hugging her father.

He smiled and patted her head. “Ready for those pancakes now?”

Buy

	Amazon
	Barnes&Noble
	Apple Books
	Kobo

Share
Follow Unfollow
Comment
x
Comment on this Bubble

Your comment and a link to this bubble will also appear in your Facebook feed.

Brandon King

The Quest for the Temple Key

Synopsis

Author Biography

Author Insight

Childish Dreams?

Book Excerpt

The Quest for the Temple Key

Comment on this Bubble