Bane closed his eyes and let the peaceful woodland lull him with its soft sounds and sweet scents. An unknown future stretched ahead like an unexplored country. All he wanted now was to share a peaceful life with Mirra and enjoy the happiness he had not known existed before he had turned from the darkness. Perhaps, in time, people would forget about him. He only wished that he too could forget that he was, and always would be, the Demon Lord.
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The tale continues in Book III, Grey God, followed by Book IV, God Realm, and Book V, Dark Domain.
About the author
T. C. Southwell was born in Sri Lanka and moved to the Seychelles when she was a baby. She spent her formative years exploring the islands – mostly alone. Naturally, her imagination flourished and she developed a keen love of other worlds. The family travelled through Europe and Africa and, after the death of her father, settled in South Africa.
T. C. Southwell has written over forty novels, ranging from fantasy and science fiction to romance and adventure, as well as five screenplays. Her hobbies include motorcycling, horse riding and art, and she earns a living in the IT industry.
All illustrations and cover designs by the author.
Visit the Demon Lord blogspot: http://www.demon-lord-book.blogspot.com
Acknowledgements
Mike Baum and Janet Longman, former employers, for their support, encouragement, and help. My mother, without whose financial support I could not have dedicated myself to writing for ten years. Isabel Cooke, former agent, whose encouragement and enthusiasm led to many more books being written, including this one. Suzanne Stephan, former agent, who has helped me so much over the past six years, and Vanessa Finaughty, good friend and business partner, for her support, encouragement and editing skills.
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