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Patricia Reding

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SELECT

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Synopsis

A Challenge Met. A Calling Sought. A Faith Required. When Mara, Oathtaker to the ranking twin members of the Select, suffers an injury, her charges—Reigna and Eden—seek to determine their callings, while Dixon suffers over the potential loss of his beloved. As their allies disperse in response to a growing threat to their homeland, and as the forces of evil set out to destroy them, the twins journey across The Tearless, where in fulfillment of prophecy, they face three challenges. A single misstep may bring them to ruin; perseverance, to glory. To triumph, they must first believe.

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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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Chaos Reigns

Reading this excerpt is, for me, like reading so much of our current news. Indeed, it seems that in many ways these days, chaos reigns. Here, pandemonium has erupted in the midst of Lucy's camp--the place she had created as a safe haven for the twins, Reigna and Eden. The infiltrators are creating mayhem, intentionally stoking fear. I'm reminded of those who, while chaos reigns, are forced to make split-second decisions, all with an eye toward protecting themselves and/or others. I am grateful my job does not require that of me. What about you? Do you have to make split second decisions in times of trouble? Do you live with others who do? Does that cause fear and apprehension for you? How do you handle those times?

Book Excerpt

SELECT

The compound was in complete turmoil. Guards raced from place to place, horses whinnied and skittered, and people cried out.

Another blast sounded out from near Basha and Therese’s hut. Smoke, sparks, and burning bits of debris flew up into and filled the air.

She ran toward the center of activity. As her eyes scanned the area ahead, Leala raced toward her. On her heels came Fidel, urging the old woman to hurry.

When the two old ones reached her side, Lucy changed direction to run with them. “What’s going on?”

“I’ve no idea!” Fidel cried. Soot blackened his face. His clothing, always so carefully tended, sported burns, and his cape was torn.

“Are you hurt?”

“Nothing serious.”

“What happened?” Lucy grabbed an arm of each of them and pulled them to a stop just as a rushing arrow flew over their heads. She pulled them down into the brush. “Down. Down! We’re under fire!”

“Oh!” Leala exclaimed. “Oh, oh, oh!”

“Were you hit?”

“No! I just— I twisted my ankle.”

“Can you make it to the infirmary?”

“I think so.”

“I’ll cover you,” Fidel said.

“No!” Lucy ordered. “You two run. I’ll cover you from behind.”

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