BY DARKNESS HID
by Jill Williamson

Marcher Lod Press Store:
http://marcherlordpress.com/store/product_info.php?cPath=2_11&products_id=19
Amazon:

http://www.amazon.com/Darkness-Hid-Jill-Williamson/dp/0982104952/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&s=books&qid=1241130966&sr=8-2


Just finished reading this book. I wasn't quite sure where this book might go with the story. The Marcher Lord Press site listed this as a fantasy. The main characters will build a lot of sympathy with readers as the story progresses. It's amazing how problem after problem centers Cham and Vrell in its sights, yet the pair never give up hope completely. For the first few chapters most of the story occurs in the same spot. The story seemed to build slowly but, like the characters themselves, the readers needed to know where the characters had been before learning where they were going. Battle scenes seemed believable. Author Jill Williamson did her research and it showed in the many small details of life in the Middle Ages. When a book keeps me returning, and staying up late, it's a good read. By Darkness Hid is a very good read. I look forward to the sequel.

Learn more on her website about the book and series.
http://jillwilliamson.wordpress.com/

BLOG TOUR - DAY 1
MARCHER LORD PRESS

Jeff Gerke

Web site - http://www.marcherlordpress.com/Home.htm

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.

*Participants’ Links:

Brandon Barr
Justin Boyer
Jackie Castle
Valerie Comer
Karri Compton
CSFF Blog Tour
Gene Curtis
Stacey Dale
D. G. D. Davidson
Jeff Draper
April Erwin
Karina Fabian
Beth Goddard
Mark Goodyear
Andrea Graham
Todd Michael Greene
Katie Hart
Timothy Hicks
Christopher Hopper
Joleen Howell
Jason Joyner
Carol Keen
Tina Kulesa
Magma
Terri Main
Magma
Margaret
Shannon McNear
Melissa Meeks
Rebecca LuElla Miller
John W. Otte
Deena Peterson
Steve Rice
Cheryl Russel
Ashley Rutherford
Chawna Schroeder
James Somers
Robert Treskillard
Steve Trower
Speculative Faith
Jason Waguespac
Laura Williams