I am thrilled to be hosting a spot on the SHADOW BOUND SOULS by Steven Rudy Blog Tour hosted by Rockstar Book Tours. Check out my post and make sure to enter the giveaway! Link in bio.
Title: SHADOW BOUND SOULS (The Luminance Saga Book 2)Author: Steven Rudy
Pub. Date: February 1, 2022
Publisher: MysticHawk Press LLC
Formats: Paperback, eBook
Pages: 430
Find it: Goodreads, Amazon, Kindle, B&N, TBD, Bookshop.org
Shadow Bound Souls, blends Science Fiction and classic high fantasy in a steampunk world.
The frontier of alchemy, magic and machines nears a breaking point.
Book two of The Luminance Saga is an action-packed sci-fi fantasy adventure,
charged with a tension inherited from the epic climax of book one. Shadow Bound
Souls picks up where the first novel left off, with a band of heroes stranded
in a world on the brink of war.
The Sagean Lord has emerged.
While the Wrythen’s influence grows stronger, the Sagean and his power-hungry
acolytes, the Court of Dragons, are intent on delivering the gem of souls to
the Temple of Ama; where the Sintering Fountain can transform the acolytes into
Luminaries.
Meanwhile, the band of heroes find themselves separated in a world starting to
tear itself apart. Having suffered a huge loss, Ellaria and Elias must escape
the Mainland with the Sageanβs agents pursuing them. When Elias becomes sick,
Ellaria decides to hide amongst the Showmanβs Traveling Show of Wonders. But
their journey is shadowed by darkness and when troupe members turn up murdered,
Ellaria struggles to find the killer amongst her company.
Far away in the Warhawk Mountains, the three young rogues are stranded with the
Tempest Stone. Aimless about what to do, their paths take a turn when they discover
the horrifying magnitude of the Sageanβs return to power, the Scree.
Shadow Bound Souls continues the steampunk saga with a sequel that
takes the plot to greater depths, while expanding upon the immersive world;
with a ending that hurtles the series toward the coming World War.
The Luminance Saga
Book 1 β The Binding Tempest
Book 2 β Shadow Bound Souls
Havenβt started the series yet? Grab Book 1 THE BINDING TEMPEST in Hardcover, Paperback, or read for FREE with a Kindle Unlimited membership!
Reviews for book 1, THE BINDING TEMPEST:
βThis start of a saga is difficult to put down as the readers follow Ellaria Moonstone as she fights to protect all knowledge!ββ Sara Anderson, Reedsy Discovery
βThe Binding Tempest is highly recommended reading for steampunk fantasy and sci-fi fans interested in an epic work evolving on the scale of Lord of the Rings.ββ D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review
βBolstered by vivid, brilliant descriptions, Rudyβs high-intensity storytelling shines, and the assured, intelligent prose allow readers to stay invested. The expert combination of immersive storytelling, strong characters, and well-woven mixture of speculative and steampunk elements makes for an unforgettable experience. A dazzling, powerhouseβ¦ Fans of intricately crafted, sophisticated high fantasy wonβt want to miss this.β β The Prairies Book Review
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About Steven Rudy:
After attending the University of
Colorado at Boulder, where Steven studied architecture, philosophy and writing.
He has worked in the field of architecture for 20 years designing houses,
commercial buildings and working on historic preservation projects across
Colorado. He is passionate about sci-fi, fantasy, the Denver Broncos,
architecture, and Bob Dylan. The Binding Tempest was Stevenβs first
novel and heβs thrilled to bring book 2, Shadow Bound Souls into the
world.
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Giveaway Details:
2 winners will win a SHADOW BOUND SOULS bundle including signed paperbacks, bookmarks, a tote bag, & maps, US Only.
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I love the cover design. It has depth and richness that is perfect for steampunk.