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Baccaro Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar
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About
The Book:
Author: J.W. Baccaro
Pub.
Date: August 2,
2020
Publisher: J.W. Baccaro
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 489
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"Not darkness, not light, perhaps something in
between, and is claimed by the darkness...as theirs. Though being saved by the
light, that which is saved must in turn save the world..."
Darshun Luthais has never experienced the Nasharin
Frenzy—the unbending will to challenge a stronger opponent, no matter the cost.
He doesn’t know what he will transform into, has never bonded with an elemental
crystal and has never seen any of the unearthly creatures his father talks
about. Even though he’s an infant in Nasharin years, his life consists of
nothing but constant training, striving to unlock the sleeping power his
so-called accursed race is born with.
But all that changes when he is pursued by a Dream
Assassin in the dead of night. What he witnesses will forever change his
outlook on life and lead him on a quest only the strongest can complete.
Excerpt:
Arrows flew past Darshun at every moment. He rode side-to-side
around trees, trying to shake their aim, but the Draconians were still gaining
ground. Soon, they were right to his sides, two on his left and two on his
right. He took a dagger from his girdle, threw it at one to his left, striking
it between the eyes.
The other Draconian, now enraged, shot an arrow at his head.
He ducked while the arrow passed over and killed one to his right.
The last two slowed their pace and rode behind him, attempting to shoot his
back.
Up ahead, he saw a large branch that hung low. He grabbed it, slid
off his stallion, swung over the branch and using both of his legs he kicked
one of the Draconians on its back. It flew from its horse, and smashed into a
tree, shattering its cranium. Darshun dropped to the ground and unsheathed his
sword. “Come on,” he taunted. “No more running.”
The last Draconian slid from its horse, drew his weapon and
charged.
They met with a hard clash of steel and began exchanging blows.
With every offense Darshun led, the Draconian countered. He was good, far
better than Darshun expected. In fact, seeing a lizard-like creature, with such
massive bodily structures move so fast was impressive, to say the least.
Backing Darshun up with a series of heavy blows, he brought down
his sword one final time against Darshun’s, knocked the blade from his hands,
and kicked him under the chin.
Darshun's mouth slammed shut, his head jolted up, and he fell upon
his back, a bit dazed, with a slight headache.
The creature, grinning and snarling, withdrew his weapon and
extended his long venomous claws. “The one who took the crystal, tell me his
name, his homeland, and I’ll sheer your intestines quickly.”
Darshun smirked, reached for his weapon and stood.
The lizard creature stilled and seemed to be wondering about the
sudden confidence his opponent showed. Unexpectedly, a flash of red light
shone, blinding the Draconian for a moment. When his sight returned, he saw his
opponent engulfed in red flames and holding a burning red sword. His hair
glowed, his eyes were shining; even his skin glistened like a finely polished
fire-opal gem—glorious. His mouth dropped open. “...A Nasharin? It’s not
possible. Your kind—are extinct!”
Grinning, Darshun taunted, “Are we?”
The Draconian swung its claws, going for Darshun’s throat. Swiftly dodging, Darshun drove his sword
through the enemy's chest, tearing it out the left side of his upper torso, the
fiery blade disintegrating the heart.
Then, just as Darshun thought he would be in the clear, there came
another one rushing through the trees on horseback, enraged, holding a
battle-axe high. “So, he wants to play too…” Darshun seethed, his gaze fierce.
He extended a hand glowing like the coals of a long-heated fire and shot a thick
stream of flame at the pursuing enemy.
It covered him completely while the horse he rode tossed his
roasting carcass to the ground.
“It’s dangerous to tempt fire.” Darshun smiled as the thing burned
up at his feet. Yes, while in the power of Transformation conceit filled his
mind. Fighting, power and strength
were enormous traits of a Nasharin Being.
About J.W.:
J.W. Baccaro is the author of Prophecy of the
Guardian and Blood Dreams. Always a lover of creativity, from works of
literature to writing music with his electric guitar; even baking and cooking.
When not working on his next story or lost in a good book, J.W. enjoys kicking
back with a couple of tasty craft beers and binging on Kaiju movies, 80’s
action flicks, Japanese animation and slasher films (particularly the one
involving a hockey mask). Heck, he even enjoys a good romantic comedy. Feel
free to email him at jwbaccaro@yahoo.com. He lives in upstate NY with his wife
Melissa, his son Alexander, his German Shepherd and his three cats. Look for
his upcoming books The Coming of the Light: Guardian Trilogy Book 2, Piercing
the Darkness: Guardian Trilogy Book 3, and The Tree of Damnation,” all coming
soon.
Giveaway Details:
2 lucky winners will win a $10 Amazon
Gift Card, International.
Tour Schedule:
Week
One:
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9/21/2020 |
Excerpt |
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9/22/2020 |
Interview |
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9/23/2020 |
Instagram Stop |
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9/23/2020 |
Guest Post |
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9/24/2020 |
Interview |
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9/24/2020 |
Instagram Stop |
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9/25/2020 |
Excerpt |
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Two:
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9/28/2020 |
Instagram Stop |
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9/29/2020 |
Excerpt |
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9/29/2020 |
Guest Post |
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9/30/2020 |
Excerpt |
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10/1/2020 |
Guest Post |
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10/1/2020 |
Instagram Stop |
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10/2/2020 |
Review |
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10/2/2020 |
Instagram Stop |
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