Once in awhile, it’s a lot of fun to
revisit the past–that’s especially true for authors and the books in their
catalogues. We often get so caught up in the new releases, we don’t pay due
attention to the stories that have been around for a few years. Recently, my
very first major novel was released to eBook, and in the short time it’s been
out in this new format, it’s been discovering a whole new life. As you can see
by this screen cap, the ranking at Kobo books is phenomenal. A week ago, it
broke into the top fifty best-sellers in Historical Fantasy, and well into the
top 500 for Sci-Fi and Fantasy. I was stunned stupid, and totally thrilled.
So, for those readers who have never really
seen this novel before, here are a few of the testimonials and reviews it
received shortly after publication, and in the years since. There’s also a list
of links, including one direct to the publishers site where you can read the
first chapter of the book, and a very cool Intro/Trailer. If you enjoy Greek
Mythology, you just might enjoy this one a lot! (Plus, it’s an excellent price
if you’re a Kindle user, or a Kobo user, just under $3)
REVIEWS:
"If you enjoy the world of classical
mythology, you'll love this novel." - Margaret Carter, author
"Ms. Bridger brings new life to the
Greek gods and to any human with the mixed luck to cross their paths, including
an unusual warrior woman who might be Xena's long-lost sister. Part II in
particular is a page-turner, interlocked with what has gone before in a
millennia-spanning clash of mortal versus immortal love." - Patricia
Hodgell, author
"As Fate Decrees is well-written and
has an interesting core concept." - Dru Pagliassotti, reviewer, The Harrow
"The characters Bridger creates are
intense and believable..." - Carolyn Cooke, reviewer, Surrey Now
"One of Burnside's best-kept cultural
secrets is about to take the international literary stage..." - Stephen
Clare, The Burnside News
"Romance, adventure, time travel,
magic, and conspiracy theories all get intertwined in this one, which sets its
sights reasonably high and reaches most of them." - Don D'Ammassa
"Both tales, and how they merge are
masterfully done. The mythology is excellent and the story of timeless love,
and fealty to the Gods is amazing. Am and Ares are together until the Fates
decree she is to go and champion them at another time..." - Ellen,
Amazon.com
"As Fate Decrees by Denyse Bridger is
a rip-roaring yarn that keeps you reading right to the end." - Elizabeth
Patterson, journalist
"This historical fantasy should appeal
to readers who enjoy the Greek setting, complete with sword-play, warrior
women, romance, aloof impetuous gods and modern-day terrorists." - Ronald
Hore, CM Magazine
"As a concept for a story, I found the
novel completely different from anything I've read in a long time." -
Fantasy Book Spot.com
"Here is a first-rate piece of
writing. It's very readable, the characters are well done, and it is an
interesting look inside Greek mythology. This gets two thumbs up." - Dead
Trees Review
AS FATE DECREES
The gods of ancient Greece
“Go and seek the one I have told you about, she is frail and in need of
help. Look not of upper blood, for I have seen her down in the dirt. She is
held against her will. Find her and you shall find your savior.” — The Oracle of Delphi
In ancient Greece the
young maiden, Amarantha, is captured and sold in the slave market of Athens .
"What fates await?" she wonders. "And what divine design
will the Olympian gods have for me?"
As unexpectedly as she had found herself placed in chains, Amarantha
finds herself purchased by a mysterious master who refuses to reveal his true
identity.
But he is no ordinary man, nor she an ordinary slave.
Under her master's tutelage, Amarantha is trained as a fighter and
challenged to prove herself in battle after battle until her skills are
perfected and she is granted the right to know his true identity.
He is Ares, god of war and the son of Zeus. And she is to become
Champion to the gods of Olympus ; bound forever
to serve and vanquish all foes until the gods themselves grant her peace.
But even gods are not immune to the fickle twists of fate, and Amarantha
is soon ripped from her quiet resting place and cast through time itself to do
battle with a modern day reincarnation of an old foe - a madman bent on
rewriting history to suit his own twisted desire.
She must act quickly to win this battle, for the fate of all Olympian
gods hangs in a delicate balance between immortality and the realization that
even the gods themselves may be returned to the dust from which they arose.
For further information please see:
Media Kit (PDF)
Amazon.com (USA )
Amazon.ca (Canada )
You know I loved this book. I really did as well as For Whom The Gods Have Favored and I hope you add some sequels or write another historical set in this time period. Then again, I think you could do any time period and it would be great.
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Comment: I will be ordering this in a few moments, I love Greek Mythology, and I adore Warrior Women. Cant wait to read!
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ack! I need it on the nook! :(
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Amanda, thank you. I know Kobo and Nook both use ePub formats, but I have no idea if you can order at one site and use the file on the other device. If you contact the publisher, I'm sure he can help you. You can contact them here at EDGE Thanks again!
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