Monday, February 15, 2010

Azorea Book Teaser. Effective? (yes/no)

Griegor stared into the vast array of stars advancing toward him, wondering how it had come to this. Once the leader of the mighty Azorean nation, now he was merely a helpless captive to fate’s fickle whim, careening through space in a rudderless ship. With him were the last of his once noble civilization, those lucky enough to escape their planet’s fiery demise.
Elsewhere, another gazes into the same cold expanse. His name is Cormack. Being Griegor’s younger brother meant living in his shadow. Cormack wanted more. His desire for power, fame, and control, resulted in the destruction of Azorea and the horrific mutation of over a third of his people, as well as himself; these were the very same with whom he now shared his desperate voyage. The mutation left them little more than ruthless barbarians, devoid of the ability to love, to care, or show compassion. They were the half-dead; they were the LeathMairbh. Both men now traveled in crippled ships toward an unknown destiny, hoping to find a new home.
Marooned castaways, they now found themselves on a strange planet. Earth would be their new home. The period is the mid 16th century, the place is the rugged highlands of Scotland. Like a loathsome plague, Cormack and those with him set out to conquer this new world. Only Greigor and his people can stop them. Only they can end the deadly scourge that is the LeathMairbh. Will they prevail and thwart Cormack’s attempt at global domination? The answer lies within the pages of this Celtic trilogy. The historical events of the 16th century will be seen in a new light as they unfold in this alternate reality. This novel will change how you view the classic history of the medieval period.