Showing posts with label Jeff Gerke. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Jeff Gerke. Show all posts

Wednesday, September 24, 2008










BLOG TOUR - DAY 3

MARCHER LORD PRESS

Jeff Gerke
Author writing site - http://wherethemapends.com/

This is the third bog tour day for new publisher, Jeff Gerke's Lord Marcher Press.
The first three books availble on October 1st are Hero, Second Class, by Mitchell Bonds; The Personifid Invasion, by R.E. Bartlett; and Summa Elvetica: A Casuistry of the Elvish Controversy, by Theodore Beale.









In the fantasy, Summa Elvetica, scholar Markus Valerius is called to the office of the
Holy Sanctiff at the the Holy Palace. A commentary by Marcus on the Summa Spiritus, written about the many different races of Selenoth and their place in God's plan, brings him to the attention of The Church's spiritual leaders. The Holy Sanctiff wishes to determine whether elves, and other non-human races, have an immortal soul, and what should be done by The Church if they do.

Theodore Beale brings a new twist to the standard fantasy world. What if the fantasy world included a Roman Catholic church and clergy? At first this reminded me of the Deryni series by Katherine Kurtz, but Beale has created a whole new world with Selenoth. Things aren't as easy as Markus expects, not all races care to embrace The Way of The Church. With Lodi the dwarf for protection, Marcus and his group leave human civilization to meet with the Elven races.






The Personifid Invasion by R.E. Bartlett, is the second book in the Personifid series. The first book in the series is titled, The Personifid Project. In the future, scientists are able to detect a person's soul and move it to a new robotic body called a 'personifid'.
The Personifid Invasion begins with a soul's transference from a human body into a cold, robotic body. The girl feels this is wrong, but does not possess the strength to resist. A human voice informs her that none of this will be remembered; she now has a new superior body.

Aphra, a receptionist for the personifids at the Sevig Empire Building is upset to receive a phone request for an information packet concerning the spiritual implacations of transferrence. Needing to leave suddenly, Aphra disconnects the virtual connection. She has been in her own apartment the whole work day. Her supervisor calls to inform Aphra that Sevig expects all employees to work live at the office, and will soon require all employees to transfer to personifid bodies.
Sevig Corporation tries to describe the personifids as the best body money can buy. But something is lost during the transfer, and how much control over the new bodies and minds does a person actually have? Sevig isn't being forthcoming about the personifids. What terrible secret are is Sevig hiding?
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Monday, September 22, 2008



BLOG TOUR - DAY 1
MARCHER LORD PRESS





Author writing site - http://wherethemapends.com/


Today begins the first blog tour day of new publisher, Jeff Gerke's Lord Marcher Press. You may have heard of Mr. Gerke through his writing site, Where the Map Ends, or one of his own books. October 1st begins what we hope is only the first offering in a long line of outstanding Christian speculative fiction.
The initial three books offered are Hero, Second Class, by Mitchell Bonds; The Personifid, by R.E. Bartlett; and Summa Elvetica: A Casuistry of the Elvish Controversy, by Theodore Beale.
As an added incentive to purchase these books on launch day, customers will receive Into the Breach: The Marcher Lord in History and Legend by castles expert Lise Hull. Purchase a second book or more, and you will receive, A Marcher Lord Gallery: Speculative Art by various Christian artists. You can't lose, Marcher Lord Press is offering three great stories, and the digital books to enjoy on your computer. Register before opening day, tell your friends to include your name
when they register, and you could be enjoying the Grand Prize drawing of the 2009 ComicCON convention held in San Diego!


I didn't want to mention only the prizes and goodies when you purchase or register, because these three books have some great stories. My favorite, so far, is Hero, Second Class. I had to stop reading often because I laughed so hard. Mitchell Bonds does an outstanding job with this fantasy send-up satire. Early in the book the villain is about to do in the Crimson Slash - each Hero has a two part name according the the oft mentioned Hero's Manual - when the Villains Guild representatives appear and inform the villain he failed to file the proper forms before attempting to take over the world. Later in the book, an old friend appears and begins belittling others in the team. Katana, a feline magic-user, casts a "blessed SHUT UP spell" and peace is restored. This book is hilarious; a perfect gift for any fantasy lover. Order one for yourself, and one or more for your friends.



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