SELECT

Science Fiction & Fantasy

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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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Buildings Replete With Symbolism

I am drawn to certain types of buildings and I don't think I'm alone in this. Examples include libraries, court rooms, and churches. Often such places are filled with architectural elements of interest, works of art that provide historical detail, and they exude an almost spiritual sense of the presence of those who have passed through the space before me. Frequently they are complete with structural elements that embody symbols that portray the meaning of the place. Even the objects inside these areas are telling. For example, in a library, each book is an object someone visited before me. In a courtroom, the manner in which the room is set up, the gavel, the flag, and more, all tell me something about the past and current use for the space. Likewise, churches provide artwork that tell a history and a purpose. In this scene, Basha and Therese are visiting such a place. What places of a similar nature attract your attention?

Book Excerpt

SELECT

“Let’s stop here first,” Therese said, “just for a minute.”

They entered the main building.

“I never tire of this place,” Therese murmured as her eyes scanned the foyer. Three windows of stained glass graced either side, and one sat directly forward. Collectively, they depicted the symbols and meanings of the firsts through the sevenths of the Select.

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Patricia Reding

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