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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A Swaggering Show of Courage

One definition of bravado is "a swaggering show of courage." You've seen someone with bravado before. It might have been the person who entered a room in some outrageous new style, expecting others to notice. Perhaps it was the hat he wore, or the angle at which he wore it, or the tip of his head. Whatever it was it invited others to watch, ponder, comment, and perhaps even, to smile. This is the person who is set-apart--and it is this person Broden intends to be as he squares his shoulders and then boldly advances. By taking command, he intends to be in command. So it is that his nonverbal cues in this instance, speak volumes. Do you agree?

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Ephemeral and Fleeting

Broden took another step back. Then he crossed his arms and pulled himself to his full height. Fortunately, he was able to look down at the man with the grut, who was shorter than he. This one, like all the men in black who’d recently descended upon Zarek’s palace, unnerved him, but the beast was of even greater concern. A single drop of its blood or saliva on his skin would mean certain death.

He vowed he’d show no fear. “Let me pass,” he ordered.

The man’s full expression could not be seen through the black wrapping around his head. Only his eyes were visible. They sparkled. “Oh? Where are you headed?” he asked, a taunting smile in his voice.

“To see my father—Zarek.”

“He’s not expecting you.”

“No, he’s not.”

The man seemed to take his measure. “Wait here.”

He turned away and entered the room.

Broden bit his lip. He didn’t want to invite trouble, but more than that, he didn’t want Zarek’s men, succedunt or not, to think they could order him about. So, with a deep breath, he grabbed the door handle, flung it open, and then boldly marched inside.

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Patricia Reding

Ephemeral and Fleeting

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Author Insight

A Swaggering Show of Courage

Book Excerpt

Ephemeral and Fleeting

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