Ephemeral and Fleeting

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Synopsis

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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Author Insight

Same Facts, Differing Conclusions

I find it interesting how different people can hear and/or see the same things and yet, can come to differing conclusions as to what those things mean. I experienced this in a rather drastic fashion recently when I served on a jury. I realized that as the only lawyer on the panel, I was likely to (and did) pick up on things the others did not. Even so, I was fascinated with the differing conclusions that people came to from a presentation of the same facts. In this excerpt, Mara can't share too much with her two best friends, as she's sworn to secrecy, but she does suggest that when it comes to Lucy, there might be more than meets the eye. Have you ever discovered something truly new and unusual about someone who you'd known for a long time that completely changed your view of that person? I sometimes find that even looking at a photo of someone from 30 or 40 years ago can give me an entirely new view of who that person really is. It seems that each person in our life can serve up a constant fare of unexpected thoughts, feelings, and meanings. You think?

Book Excerpt

Ephemeral and Fleeting

“You know,” Mara finally said, “after Lucy’s comments the day of her accident—when she apologized to Dixon and me again, I spent some time with her. We talked about . . . Well, about those who’ve ‘loved and lost.’”

Basha’s head jerked her way. “What?”

Not noticing her reaction, Mara continued. “I can’t reveal any details, of course, as I’ve sworn myself to secrecy, but you know, there’s more to Lucy than sometimes meets the eye.”

Basha visibly relaxed. “Lucy? Loved and lost? Huh. Well, she’s been around for centuries. I guess with that much time to fill, anything is possible.”

Velia laughed outright, then took a swallow before passing the flask back to Basha. “You want to know a real strange love-twist?” she then asked.

Basha’s eyes darted her way. “What’s that?”

“Marshall.”

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Patricia Reding

Ephemeral and Fleeting

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Same Facts, Differing Conclusions

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Ephemeral and Fleeting

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