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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Risks One is Willing to Take

Every now and then I hear some story that leaves me a bit dumbfounded. I'm talking about those situations where someone wants to make a change to something to see what will happen. In a society as large as is ours, even small changes can have enormous consequences. Big ones, if they turn our wrong, can have quick and catastrophic results. Those in positions of power should always keep in mind the lesson that Broden here suggests to Yasmin, which is that while someone may be willing to take a risk if the results will not effect him/her, that person should consider whether those who will be affected by the situation would be willing to make the same choice. To me that sounds like wisdom in action. What do you think?

Book Excerpt

Ephemeral and Fleeting

Broden sat back down, folded his hands, and then rested them on the table. “I may have an idea,” he said. “Still . . .”

“I want you to save my sister before she’s sent away with the other slaves. Please, master!” Farida cried, sensing a weakness in his resolve. “Please, at least try.”

Mouse patted his hand. “Surely, there would be no harm in trying,” she suggested.

He nodded. “I guess.” He turned to Yasmin and Farida. “But you must understand that if I do this, and if anything goes wrong, Zarek may take the two of you from me. I’ve already managed to make an enemy of Pestifere—”

“Brother Pestifere,” Striver corrected him.

“Yes, Brother Pestifere,” he repeated. “In any case, if anything goes wrong—”

“That’s a risk I’m willing to take,” Farida said, holding his gaze.

“I understand that. But you need to consider that the price for the risk you’re willing to take, may be the safety or security of someone else.” Then he addressed Yasmin. “And what about you?”

She grimaced. “I guess. I mean . . .” She looked at her friend. “I’d want someone to do the same for me and for mine.”

“Very well then,” Broden said. “I’ll try.”

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Patricia Reding

Ephemeral and Fleeting

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Risks One is Willing to Take

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Ephemeral and Fleeting

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