Friday 56 #39 & BB #15 ~ Gods fight and Man Pays the Price

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The Friday 56 is hosted by Freda’s Voice.The only rules are to grab a book (any book), turn to page 56 or 56% in your ereader and find any sentence or a few ( no spoilers) that grabs you and post it..

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Please include the title of the book and the author’s name.

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WHEN SHADOWS FALL by Bruce Blake

A battle between the Gods, with mankind caught in the middle.

Who will prevail?

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When his nipples drew under the horizontal bar, his progress ceased.
In a family of warriors, statesmen and kings, I die trapped at the bottom of a slow-running river..
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(Book Beginnings)
It rained fire the day the Small Gods fled.
Balls of flame fell from the sky, shattering homes and skulls alike, burning gardens and turning forests to ash, setting alight both farmers’ fields and farmers’ lies with disregard. Much later, it would be said the Goddess banished them for their wicked ways, but on that day, the Small Gods were naught but men and women afraid for their lives. In the eyes of history and legend, the width of the line between banishment and flight is thin.
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SYNOPSIS
A hundred hundred seasons have turned since the Goddess banished the Small Gods to the sky, leaving the land to mankind alone.

For Prince Teryk, life behind the castle walls is boring and uneventful until he stumbles upon an arcane scroll in a long-forgotten chamber. The parchment speaks of Small Gods, the fall of man, and the kingdom’s savior—the firstborn child of the rightful king. It’s his opportunity to prove himself to his father, the king, and assure his place in history. All he needs to do is find the man from across the sea—a man who can’t possibly exist—and save mankind.

But ancient magic has been put in motion by a mysterious cult determined to see the Small Gods reborn. Powerful forces clash, uncaring for the lives of mortals in their struggle to prevent the return of the banished ones, or aid in their rebirth.

Named in a prophecy or not, what chance does a cocky prince who barely understands the task laid before him stand in a battle with the gods?

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Do you have a favorite God or Goddess?

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26 thoughts on “Friday 56 #39 & BB #15 ~ Gods fight and Man Pays the Price”

  2. Wow that is a seriously intense beginning! This isn’t my usual genre but I can’t resist arcane scrolls and long forgotten chambers in castles! Thanks for sharing!

    • It is not my most favorite genre either, but I like mixing things up. I really like magic, though, and I wonder who is up to what. 🙂

  4. Although this isn’t a genre I usually read, I enjoyed the author’s writing in the book’s beginning. His word choices and style of writing gave the story a “once upon a time” feel that I enjoy.
    Thank you for stopping by my blog and taking the time to leave a comment.
    Sandy @ TEXAS TWANG

    • Right back atcha Sandra. I appreciate all comments too. I think as bloggers, that is an acknowledgement that what we do means something. 🙂

    • Thanks, Alice. I love mythology, but it’s the author that makes the story work for me or not. Happy to see you.

  6. “A battle between the Gods, with mankind caught in the middle?” Sounds similar to some of my favorites LOTR, Percy Jackson, I do love these tropes; I’m going to look into this one for sure!

    • Glad to hear it, Claudia. Hope you do take a moment to look into it further and it whets your appetite for some Godly reading. LOL

  8. The book cover art sends an alarming message of feeling afraid and the synopsis creates a magical land. I’m curious to learn who the savior is! Thanks for sharing this one with us.

  9. Wow… this sounds amazing and that book cover is pretty badass. I’d never heard of this; thanks for the share! Adding to my TBR posthaste.

    • The cover hooked me, but I do love reading about the Gods, especially when they have problems amongst themselves. LOL Happy reading, Page.

    • That’s okay, Anne. I appreciate you taking the time to check it out anyway. Happy reading.

    • It’s fun checking out other blogs and see what they are sharing. Glad the book sounds interesting to you, Laura. 🙂

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