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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Not Your Typical "Master"

In so many ways, Broden is out of place while residing in Chiran with his father, Zarek, the empire's evil leader. Broden was raised to appreciate the value of life--all life--and to honor and respect women. While in Chiran, he must appear to fit in. He does so knowing that the women assigned to him as slaves, might also be spies for Zarek. Even so, he treats those women well and he tries to help them. He behaves as he does because he believes it is right to honor and respect life. I, too, believe in the value of life and in liberty. Sometimes my position is out of sync with the position of those around me. Frequently, I feel I must keep quiet. Yet while I may not shout my beliefs from the rooftops, I can still conduct my life in accordance with my values. Do you ever find yourself out of sync with those around you? How do you handle it? Do you conform? Or do you hold firm?

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Ephemeral and Fleeting

Broden trudged back to his quarters. Upon arrival, he pushed the attending guard aside without a word. Then he entered.

“Master!” Farida jumped up to meet him.

“It’s done,” he said.

“Oh, Master Broden!” She dropped to her knees before him, grabbed his hands, and smothered them with kisses.

He pulled free of her. “Don’t thank me. I’ve done nothing yet. I’m to oversee the women, but the succedunt will oversee me.” He paused, rubbing the back of his neck. “But Zarek did give me authority to see to my mission without interference, so I’m on my way shortly to get Ghazala released from the group that was prepared for shipment.”

Yasmin approached, her head bowed. “Master, I should not have lashed out earlier. I had no right. You should punish me.”

He looked at her, his eyes wide. “Really, Yasmin? Is that what I should do?”

“Yes, Master Broden.”

“Have you ever known me to do that?”

She opened her mouth as though to speak, then clamped it shut.

“Forget it. Now, go! The both of you.”

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Patricia Reding

Ephemeral and Fleeting

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Author Insight

Not Your Typical "Master"

Book Excerpt

Ephemeral and Fleeting

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