Since the dawn of time, the Light of Epertase has determined when the throne was to be passed from elder to heir. For more than a thousand years, the Light's decision had never been challenged ... Until now. When a ruthless army advances on Epertase, the Light determines that corrupt King Elijah is no longer fit to rule. His daughter, Princess Alina, becomes the kingdom's only hope for salvation. When evil men violently abduct her, Epertase's fall appears inevitable. But all is not lost, for Alina has a secret lover lurking in the outer mountains, a long-banished warrior willing to bring down armies and King Elijah himself to save her. His name is Rasi and he prepares for blood. Deadly men plan to sacrifice Alina for the Light of Epertase that lives within her soul. Rasi plans to kill all who try. The kingdom's fate hangs in the balance.

Legends Reborn (The Light of Epertase, Book One)

Literature & Fiction

Brown, Douglas Robert

Genre Fiction

Epertase

That which survives the initial assault may yet die from the infection left behind. In the destroyed country of Lithia, the former Gildonese leader of the Lowlands, King Fice, has violently assumed the throne, filling the void left by the Tek destruction of the country. His unnatural powers of sway have become more potent and his influence is far-reaching. The Tek invasion has also left a void within the kingdom of Epertase. The war has tested the once-great people and, with the venomous words of men Queen Alina considers friends, Epertase descends into revolution. Alina barely escapes with her life. Once again, the kingdom needs a savior. And once again Rasi will be forced to unleash the darker part of himself in order to save the woman he loves. All is not what it seems. Victory may still mean defeat. The war for Epertase has only begun.

A Kingdom's Fall (The Light of Epertase)

Brown, Douglas R.

When kings make war, innocent men die. After Rasi's bloody defeat at the hands of King Fice, he awakens imprisoned in the fisher kingdom. The dark wizard, Tevin the Third, has assumed Epertase's throne. He rules with an iron fist. All he needs to gain ultimate power is Alina's Light. Fearing him, Alina has fled with her son, Cridon, to Torick Island where the banished Teks now live. But the Light has been broken and is calling Cridon back to Epertase and the dark wizard. Tevin must be stopped, and the fate of the kingdom rests within the soul of a child. The end of days has just begun.

The Rise of Cridon: The Light of Epertase

Werewolves are real. And they make excellent pets. Owning one of the legendary creatures is the latest fad. The WereHouse insists their werepets are loyal, docile, and 100% safe, but what happens when these gentle giants turn on their masters? While on a routine EMS call, paramedic Christine Alt is attacked by a rogue werepet. She escapes with her life, but the encounter leaves her with more than just scars. As her body begins to change, she discovers the WereHouse is hiding a terrible secret, and they will stop at nothing to keep her from exposing them. Tamed is a werewolf tale with a twist from the author of the The Light of Epertase trilogy.

Tamed (Werepets Unleashed)

The air is lethal in Altenbyrne. There is no escaping the poisonous fog within the kingdom's walls. The river is infested with deadly grinderfish, and creatures beyond the wall prey on those who venture out. Without a lifemask, no one can survive. While the wealthy get all the lifemasks they need, people like Tristin and his sister, Makenna, only get one each.After Tristin's failed attempt to save their mother from a dying mask, he and Makenna are forced to flee the all-powerful Angel of Justice. To hide, they cross the treacherous Slaybyrne River where a ragged group of outlaws live. But Tristin isn't satisfied with merely hiding while others still die from failing masks. He dreams of a better world. Using his secret God of Speed, he sneaks back into the city to steal lifemasks from the rich, a crime punishable by death.The Angel is coming. Tristin can't run forever.Join the author of Tamed and the The Light of Epertase trilogy for a unique fantasy take on the classic Robin Hood theme in Death of the Grinderfish.

Death of the Grinderfish

Science Fiction & Fantasy

Fantasy

While exploring the darkest impulses of man, this collection is both “… sinister and gripping.” ~ Raju Chacko, Reedsy reviewer.\nElliot is a burned-out firefighter on the verge of suicide in a modern reimagining of Charles Dickens’ A Christmas Carol. Can a succession of ghostly visitors one Christmas Eve help Elliot face his demons before it’s too late? 
Following the feature story are five additional tales of supernatural and psychological suspense. A solitary night janitor battles a sinister man in black (Janitor). A firefighter fails to heed an otherworldly warning (Death Alarm). A happily married man spirals into obsession over a comment by an internet troll (CatchTime). A man runs for his life down a dark country lane pursued by a stranger with murder in mind (Skelwaller Lane). A paramedic’s haunting secret threatens to destroy her life (DOA). 
Written from the soul of a firefighter who has seen his own struggles, A Firefighter Christmas Carol and Other Stories is “… a brilliant read.” ~ Billie, Goodreads Reviewer.\n“Not for the faint of heart. This author has a fantastic way of leading you on a path that seems sound and then pulling the rug from under your feet. Douglas R. Brown has a wonderful writing style. Definitely a recommended read.” ~ Marion, Goodreads Reviewer.\nTo join Elliot and the others on their journeys, click your desired format from the above boxes and buy now.

A Firefighter Christmas Carol: And Other Stories

The title story-a modern-day reimagining of Charles Dickens' wonderful A Christmas Carol-finds Elliot's PTSD (Post Traumatic Stress Disorder) from working the front lines of a large urban fire department replacing Scrooge's greed as our protagonist's main struggle. Elliot has seen plenty of horrors in his career and is at a dangerous breaking point. Can ghostly, late-night visitors to the firehouse one Christmas Eve pull him from the brink of suicide? Written from the heart of a firefighter/paramedic who has seen his own struggles, A Firefighter Christmas Carol is an emotional rollercoaster from beginning to end.Joining the title novella are five additional short stories. In Janitor, a nightshift worker quickly realizes he's not alone. Who is the man in black? And will Jeb keep his sanity long enough to find out?Death Alarm uses real-life firefighting knowledge to explore other-worldly consequences when pure evil battles the noblest of professions.In CatchTime, a nasty comment on a fictional social media platform is all it takes to really get under a guy's skin.Skelwaller Lane is a brutal tale exploring how even the most horrible behavior can sometimes be justified only if the entire story is told.Closing out the collection is D.O.A., a spooky little story about a paramedic with an unwanted skill that really comes back to haunt her.

A Firefighter Christmas Carol and Other Stories

A Wicked Line

Untamed (Werepets Unleashed)

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