Oathtaker

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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Synopsis

An Oath Sworn. A Struggle Engaged. A Sacrifice Required. When Mara, a trained Oathtaker, is drawn by the scent of the Select to battle underworld beasts summoned by the powers of evil to destroy the guardians of life, she swears a life oath for the protection of her charge. Armed with a unique weapon and her attendant magic, and with the assistance of her Oathtaker cohorts, two ancients, and a spymaster, Mara seeks safety for her charge from one who would end Oosa’s rightful line of rule, and from assassins who endeavor to bring ruin to the land. As Mara puzzles to decipher ancient prophecy concerning her charge, as she is haunted with memories of her own past failings, she discovers the price her oath will exact. To renounce her word would be treasonous; to fail, ruinous; to persevere, tortuous. Abiding by an oath requires sacrifice.

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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

Dreams? Or Reality?

Have you ever dreamed something so real that when you awakened, you questioned for a moment if it had in fact been real? Have you ever dreamed something and awakened understanding the message of the dream so clearly, that you could almost swear to have audibly heard it? Have you ever had a dream of your own, or has someone you know ever had one they shared with you, that came true? I can answer "yes," to all of the above. Here, Mara contemplates what she believed to have been a dream. Is it possible she might discover that it was actually a true life experience?

Book Excerpt

Oathtaker

If her dream had been true in the details Therese had just confirmed, then perhaps it was true in other respects as well. It had been so vivid, so real. It was less like Mara had summoned the thoughts while sleeping, and more like she’d physically experienced the place and events.

Therese tasted her tea, then added a spoonful of sugar. She stirred it in slowly. Tasting again, she nodded her approval.

“Well, you know some of the story. I’m Therese, a third. My Oathtaker was—I mean is—Basha.” Her eyes locked on Mara’s. “I miss her. She’s been more than merely Oathtaker to me. She’s family, sister, friend. I want to be with her, but . . . I can’t just now.”

“And why is that?” Mara blew gently on her tea to speed its cooling, watching her visitor over the edge of her cup.

“It’s a long story, and a bit complicated.”

The Oathtaker placed her cup back on its saucer. “I’ve got time.” When Reigna stirred, she picked her up and placed her in Nina’s arms. She never took her eyes from Therese.

“Is that your child?”

“No. No. No.” Mara held her finger up, moving it back and forth with each word she spoke. “No questions from you as yet. I’ve given you the rules of our engagement. If you want answers from me, I’ll first require answers from you.”

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Patricia Reding

Oathtaker

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Dreams? Or Reality?

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Oathtaker

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