She has a friend, probably her only friend, to rescue and nothing and no one is going to stand in her way from finding Acheron. Not while she’s still breathing.
Currently, Nyxia’s stories are slated for a trilogy. Some of the readers are gently (in some cases not so gently) suggesting that her stories need to be a longer series. I would be interested in knowing your opinion about this. Feel free to let me know your thoughts (visit the contact me section) about the Nyx stories.
As always, I appreciate you taking the time to share an adventure with me. You make all of this possible, and for that I’m honored and humbly thank you.
Thank you again for jumping into this story with me.
Special Mentions
Larry & Tammy—The WOUF: because even when you aren’t there…you’re there.
TJ Harvey: for the Modern Bards—there is nothing new under the sun, except in the telling of the old.
To the MoB Nyxia & Acheron Coalition: I keep hearing your voices for MORE. I hear you and it may just happen. Keep nudging lol.
Orlando A. Sanchez
www.orlandoasanchez.com
Orlando has been writing ever since his teens when he was immersed in creating scenarios for playing Dungeons and Dragons with his friends every weekend.
The worlds of his books are urban settings with a twist of the paranormal lurking just behind the scenes and with generous doses of magic, martial arts, and mayhem.
He currently resides in Queens, NY with his wife and children.
Bitten Peaches Publishing
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More books by Orlando A. Sanchez
The Warriors of the Way
The Karashihan*•The Spiritual Warriors•The Ascendants•The Fallen Warrior•The Warrior Ascendant•The Master Warrior
John Kane
The Deepest Cut*•Blur
Sepia Blue
The Last Dance*•Rise of the Night•Sisters•Nightmare
Chronicles of the Modern Mystics
The Dark Flame•A Dream of Ashes
Montague & Strong Detective Agency Novels
Tombyards & Butterflies•Full Moon Howl•Blood is Thicker•Silver Clouds Dirty Sky•Homecoming•Dragons & Demigods•Bullets & Blades•Hell Hath No Fury•Reaping Wind•The Golem•Dark Glass•Walking the Razor
Montague & Strong Detective Agency Stories
No God is Safe•The Date•The War Mage•A Proper Hellhound•The Perfect Cup•Saving Mr. K
Brew & Chew Adventures
Hellhound Blues
Night Warden Novels
Wander•ShadowStrut
Division 13
The Operative•The Magekiller
Blackjack Chronicles
The Dread Warlock
The Assassin’s Apprentice
The Birth of Death
Gideon Shepherd Thrillers
Sheepdog
DAMNED
Aftermath
RULE OF THE COUNCIL
Blood Ascension•Blood Betrayal•Blood Rule
NYXIA WHITE
They Bite•They Rend•They Kill
*Books denoted with an asterisk are FREE via my website—www.orlandoasanchez.com
Acknowledegements
With each book, I realize that every time I learn something about this craft, it highlights so many things I still have to learn. Each book, each creative expression, has a large group of people behind it.
This book is no different.
Even though you see one name on the cover, it is with the knowledge that I am standing on the shoulders of the literary giants that informed my youth, and am supported by my generous readers who give of their time to jump into the adventures of my overactive imagination.
I would like to take a moment to express my most sincere thanks:
To Dolly: my wife and greatest support. You make all this possible each and every day. You keep me grounded when I get lost in the forest of ideas. Thank you for asking the right questions when needed, and listening intently when I go off on tangents. Thank you for who you are and the space you create—I love you.
To my Tribe: You are the reason I have stories to tell. You cannot possibly fathom how much and how deeply I love you all.
To Lee: Because you were the first audience I ever had. I love you, sis.
To the Logsdon Family: The words, thank you are insufficient to describe the gratitude in my heart for each of you. JL your support always demands I bring my best, my A-game, and produce the best story I can. Both you and Lorelei (my Uber Jeditor) and now, Audrey, are the reason I am where I am today. My thank you for the notes, challenges, corrections, advice, and laughter. Your patience is truly infinite. Arigatogozaimasu.
To The Montague & Strong Case Files Group-AKA The MoB (Mages of Badassery): When I wrote T&B there were fifty-five members in The MoB. As of this release, there are over one thousand four hundred members in the MoB. I am honored to be able to call you my MoB Family. Thank you for being part of this group and M&S.
You make this possible. THANK YOU.
To the ever-vigilant PACK: You help make the MoB…the MoB. Keeping it a safe place for us to share and just…be. Thank you for your selfless vigilance. You truly are the Sentries of Sanity.
Chris Christman II: A real life technomancer who makes the MoBTV LIVEvents +Kaffeeklatsch on YouTube amazing. Thank you for your tireless work and wisdom. Everything is connected…you totally rock!
To the WTA-The Incorrigibles: JL, Ben Z. Eric QK., S.S., and Noah.
They sound like a bunch of badass misfits, because they are. My exposure to the deranged and deviant brain trust you all represent helped me be the author I am today. I have officially gone to the dark side thanks to all of you. I humbly give you my thanks, and…it’s all your fault.
To my fellow Indie Authors, specifically the tribe at 20books to 50k: Thank you for creating a space where authors can feel listened to, and encouraged to continue on this path. A rising tide lifts all the ships indeed.
To The English Advisory: Aaron, Penny, Carrie, Davina, and all of the UK MoB. For all things English…thank you.
To DEATH WISH COFFEE: This book (and every book I write) has been fueled by generous amounts of the only coffee on the planet (and in space) strong enough to power my very twisted imagination. Is there any other coffee that can compare? I think not. DEATHWISH-thank you!
To Deranged Doctor Design: Kim, Darja, Tanja, Jovana, and Milo (Designer Extraordinaire).
If you’ve seen the covers of my books and been amazed, you can thank the very talented and gifted creative team at DDD. They take the rough ideas I give them, and produce incredible covers that continue to surprise and amaze me. Each time, I find myself striving to write a story worthy of the covers they produce. DDD you embody professionalism and creativity. Thank you for the great service and spectacular covers. YOU GUYS RULE!
To you, the reader: I was always taught to save the best for last. I write these stories for you. Thank you for jumping down the rabbit holes of what if? with me. You are the reason I write the stories I do.
You keep reading…I’ll keep writing.
Thank you for your support and encouragement.
Contact Me
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ART SHREDDERS
I want to take a moment to extend a special thanks to the ART SHREDDERS.
No book is the work of one person. I am fortunate enough to have an amazing team of advance readers and shredders.
Thank you for giving of your time and keen eyes to provide notes, insights, answers to the questions, and corrections (dealing wonderfully with my extreme dreaded comma allergy). You help make every book and story go from good to great. Each and every one of you helped make this book fantastic, and I couldn’t do this without each of you.
THANK YOU
ART SHREDDERS
Adam Goldstein, Amber, Anne Morando, Audra Vroman Meyers, Audrey Cienki
Bethany Showell, Beverly Collie
Carrie Anne O’Leary, Cat, Chris Christman II, Colleen Taylor
Darren Musson, Denise King, Diana Gray, Diane Craig, Diane Kassmann, Dolly Sanchez, Donna Young Hatridge
Emily O’Leary
Hal Bass
Jasmine Breeden, Jeanette Auer, Jen Cooper, Joy Kiili, Joy Mosier-Dubinsky, Julie Peckett
Karen Hollyhead
Larry Diaz Tushman, Laura Tallman I
Malcolm Robertson, Marcia Campbell, MaryAnn Sims, Maryelaine Eckerle-Foster, Melissa Miller
Natalie Fallon
Paige Guido, Pat (the silly sister)
RC Battels, Rob Farnham
Sara Mason Branson, Stacey Stein, Stephanie Claypoole, Sue Watts, Susan Brouillette, Susie Johnson
Tami Cowles, Tanya Anderson, Ted Camer, Terri Adkisson, Thomas Ryan, Tina Johnson
Vikki Brannagan
Wendy Schindler
This is a work of fiction. All of the characters, organizations, and events portrayed in this novel are either products of the author’s imagination, or are used fictitiously and are not to be construed as real. Any resemblance to actual events, locales, organizations, or persons, living or dead, is entirely coincidental.
© 2020 Orlando A. Sanchez
All rights reserved, including the right to reproduce this book, or portions thereof, in any form.
Published by: Bitten Peaches Publishing
Cover Art: Deranged Doctor Design www.derangeddoctordesign.com
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