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From debut author Mark Miller comes a gripping tale of a nation crumbling.The once great kingdom of Alssae is now a shattered cluster of city states that struggle with their neighbors over their own pride, each consumed with rebellion and poisoned with tyranny. Trofaim, the old capital of kings, is now a hive of power for the politicians who perpetuate wars for personal gain.
The greatest key to peace, war, and profit in Alssae is held by those who control the city of Trofaim. For peace to be reestablished, it must begin in Trofaim. For the flames of war to reignite, it will begin in Trofaim.
A woman struggles through the pain of loss to preserve her own city. A retired war hero seeking peace on his farm is dragged back into the heated strife that fueled the bloody war he’s tried so hard to forget. A revolutionary finds himself fighting the rebellion he started alongside a man he previously sought to kill. All of whom must find their own way to overcome their current circumstances and all to come. For each of them.
In the tradition of C.S. Lewis's
Chronicles of Narnia and the fantasy epics of J.R. Tolkien,
Blood Alone is a sweeping adventure across a richly realized world of political intrigue, personal loss, and ultimately, redemption.
About the author
Mark Miller, residing in Fort Worth, Texas, has always been drawn to the wonder of imagination and creativity. He believes there is something truly special about the hidden beauty life has to offer—whether found in quiet moments of reflection or the bustle of everyday life. For those who search, beauty often reveals itself, hidden in plain sight. This endless curiosity has fueled his journey as a writer.
Mark's goal is to craft stories that captivate, pulling readers in with their intensity, and inviting them to see themselves within the narratives as he does. He hopes to offer his readers a measure of healing joy. To Mark, writing is an adventure—a way to explore the depths of creativity and see where the heart can wander when given permission. Every story is a new discovery, a fresh way to embrace the passion that has been with him all his life.
He is always excited about the possibilities ahead and can't wait to see where his imagination will lead him next. Mark invites readers to join him on this journey, hoping they will love it as much as he does.
Summary
From debut author Mark Miller comes a gripping tale of a nation crumbling.
The once great kingdom of Alssae is now a shattered cluster of city states that struggle with their neighbors over their own pride, each consumed with rebellion and poisoned with tyranny. Trofaim, the old capital of kings, is now a hive of power for the politicians who perpetuate wars for personal gain.
The greatest key to peace, war, and profit in Alssae is held by those who control the city of Trofaim. For peace to be reestablished, it must begin in Trofaim. For the flames of war to reignite, it will begin in Trofaim.
A woman struggles through the pain of loss to preserve her own city. A retired war hero seeking peace on his farm is dragged back into the heated strife that fueled the bloody war he’s tried so hard to forget. A revolutionary finds himself fighting the rebellion he started alongside a man he previously sought to kill. All of whom must find their own way to overcome their current circumstances and all to come. For each of them.
In the tradition of C.S. Lewis's Chronicles of Narnia and the fantasy epics of J.R. Tolkien, Blood Alone is a sweeping adventure across a richly realized world of political intrigue, personal loss, and ultimately, redemption.
