[Fantasy Novel / Local Author] In the Shadow of Swords

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Feb 28, '11 · 11:17 PM1,543

Autograph copies of the hardcover novel are available at Sundog Books. It is also available from [ame="http://www.amazon.com/Shadow-Swords-Val-Gunn/dp/0615232698/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1298929747&sr=8-1"]Amazon.com: In the Shadow of Swords (9780615232690): Val Gunn: Books@@AMEPARAM@@http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51PmY3JRwTL.@@AMEPARAM@@51PmY3JRwTL[/ame], as well as other bookstores. It will be available in ebook and audiobook formats in two weeks.

Here is a brief synopsis:

When the assassin Ciris Sarn, murders Hiril Alta?r, he unwittingly leaves behind the legendary Books of Promise. They come into the hands of Hiril's vengeful widow, Marin, and she becomes a target even as she hunts for her husband's murderer. Meanwhile, Fajeer Dassai, a brutal kingmaker, plots to retrieve the fabled treasure to make himself wealthy beyond imagination. His only obstacle is Pavanan Munif, a capable, but drug-addicted tracker. Soon assassins, sheikhs, spies, and viziers are all embroiled in a potentially world-shattering conspiracy racing to an inevitable showdown where violence and murder is the only path to true redemption.

IN THE SHADOW OF SWORDS is a fantasy thriller that introduces a fascinating antihero and a strong-willed heroine against a backdrop blending Arabian mythology with the timeliness of Middle Eastern political complexities.

Here is a review of the novel:

The killing of Hiril Alta?r by legendary assassin Ciris Sarn results in his being hunted by the victim's widow. At the heart of the matter are four books whose pages contain knowledge of a conspiracy that may have world-shattering consequences. VERDICT Strong storytelling and vivid characters make this a good choice for most fantasy adventure readers.
-- Library Journal