Ephemeral and Fleeting

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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A Lost Freedom. An Ephemeral Existence. A Profound Mystery. After Mara and her charges, Reigna and Eden—the ranking twin members of the first family of the Select—discover the twins’ unparalleled magic powers and then move to the palace of the Select at Shimeron, they return to the City of Light. There they train with the Oathtaker forces, preparing a response to the ongoing threat from Zarek, the evil leader of Chiran. But when a traitor in their midst discloses their plans to visit the realm’s border for a closer look, they are captured and imprisoned. Stripped of her Oathtaker’s blade, Mara soon discovers that an unknown power bars her ability to use her attendant magic to escape, or to free the twins. As Mara’s magic dreams endeavor to inform her of events to transpire, as her cohorts labor to decipher ancient prophecy, as the twins learn of the power of a magic artifact they carry, and as Lucy struggles to uncover the traitor in their midst, Dixon’s rescue attempt takes shape. Meanwhile, Zarek’s son—the twins’ cousin, Broden—seeks to assist his father’s prisoners. But before he can do so, Mara discovers that the loss of her charges is only one painful outcome that could come to pass. Escape is impossible; survival, questionable; loss, inevitable. And yet . . . things are not always what they seem.

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Author Biography

Multi-award-winning author Patricia Reding leads a double life. By day, she practices law. By night, she reads, reviews a wide variety of works, and writes fantasy. She lives on an island on the Mississippi with her husband and youngest daughter (her son and oldest daughter having already flown the nest), and Flynn Rider (an English Cream Golden Retriever). From there she seeks to create a world in which she can be in two places at once. Oathtaker: The Oathtaker Series, Vol. One, won a GOLD medal in the Literary Classics Int'l Book Award Contest, also won an award in the Readers' Favorite Int'l Book Award Contest, and was named a Finalist in the Beverly Hills Book Award Contest. In addition, WindDancer Films has asked to take a look at it . . . Select: The Oathtaker Series, Vol. Two, won a SILVER medal in the Literary Classics Int'l Book Award Contest and earned a Finalist award in the Readers' Favorite Int'l Book Awards Contest. Ephemeral and Fleeting: The Oathtaker Series, Vol. 3, won a SILVER medal in the 2017 Literary Classics International Book Award Contest. Sign up for Patricia's email list at www.PatriciaReding.com.

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Magic Happened

With all a writer's intentions to use magic wisely and well, sometimes the unexpected happens. When Reigna accidentally called Lucy back to life--unaware in advance that she had the power to do so--Saga died, as a consequence. Had Lucy shared crucial information with Reigna in advance, that might not have happened--but of course, she couldn't have anticipated what Reigna would do. I think Mara is trying to spare the possibility that others will lay blame at Lucy's doorstep when she keeps the details to herself. Here she tells Nina that "magic happened." Is that like saying "stuff happens" or . . . ? What do you think?

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Ephemeral and Fleeting

“I don’t know. Truthfully, I wish Marshall and Jerrett could return, as they already know how things work there. But I don’t want to divide Jerrett’s family again, particularly so soon after he’s just returned. And as for Marshall . . . Well, he would be in considerable danger there.” She paused, in thought. “In any case, we’ll figure it out. I’ll bring it up at the meeting tonight after the ceremony for Saga.”

Nina stood and paced. Finally, she sighed deeply, and turned back. “I liked her,” she said. “Saga, I mean. What happened to her?”

Mara’s shoulders slumped. “Ahhh . . . magic. Magic happened to her.”

Nina’s eyes narrowed. “Magic?”

“Yes. I’m sorry, that’s all I can say. But we’ve been together too long for me to keep this truth from you. It was a terrible, terrible accident. So, I’d appreciate it if you kept this to yourself.”

A knock came at the door. Mara turned as Dixon entered. He held her gaze for a long moment.

Finally, she turned back Nina’s way. “What do you say, then? Are we in agreement?”

“Very well.”

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Patricia Reding

Ephemeral and Fleeting

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Magic Happened

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Ephemeral and Fleeting

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