SHADOWSLAYERS
Colin Sephton
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GENRE: Steampunk Fantasy
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BLURB:
When doppelgangers start appearing in Oxford, Union Jack agents Ignatius and Indigo find themselves on another cosmic quest, one they didn’t set out to investigate.
Drawn into the search for the elusive and dangerous Book of Shadows, they find themselves traveling across the cosmos once again, racing against other versions of themselves, and visiting the Oracle to be given prophecies of terrible destruction that will engulf the cosmos in darkness. Only these two heroes—or their doubles—can open the book, which would lead to dreadful consequences for themselves, the world and the whole of creation.
The agents must outwit their own mirror souls and invade the impregnable Administorium, which holds the answers they need but also fearsome enemies of both the Union Jacks and the entire cosmos. In this quest, Ignatius and Indigo must protect not only England and the Empire, but the world and the cosmos.
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EXCERPT
The scene became liquid, and blackness enveloped all, circling everything in the room, like an archaic ghostly phantom made of deadly vapours, before giving way to the slightest of dim light in which Indigo could see the ancient crepuscular shadow deepen and fully form into the upper body of the Queen of Shadows. She had concealed herself and had escaped the destruction earlier and was now a phantom bent on revenge. Her beautiful face appeared before Ignatius and she kissed him, her blue lips locking on to his as she pulled him closer, her slender arm
locked around his neck. He had no escape. She looked directly at Indigo and sneered. The queen knew this would hurt Indigo the most.
As the queen kissed Ignatius again, then withdrew her face, Indigo could see she was sucking the lifeforce from his rigid lifeless body, revealing her black fangs as she pulled back, black tendrils draped between them like foul saliva.
The queen was now fully formed, her naked body displayed, her legs wrapped around Ignatius like a succubus in the night. Black tattoos covered her body, and as she moved, so did the tattoos. They writhed and changed shape, sliding over her skin, caressing her, absorbing energy from her.
Indigo knew it was only a matter of time before Ignatius would be an empty husk, a living zombie.
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GUEST POST Topic: top 10s lists; day in the life of the author or a character; 5 things we didn't know about a character; a music playlist for the book.
Top 10 Authors: Michael Moorcock Robert E Howard Jonathan Green Matt Haig Lin Carter Philip Reeve Ursula Le Guin H P Blavatsky Carl Sagan Scarlett Thomas I wouldn’t say I have a typical day. Every day is different. But as long as I have my notebook, iPad or laptop I can write anywhere, whenever and often do. It’s whenever the mood takes me, or I have a flash of inspiration. 5 Things you didn’t know about a character: Indigo Gemstone I had that name in my head for about 30 years before I used it She is perhaps more important than Ignatius – I am not saying too much as this will spoil the plot. She smokes cigars She is uncertain of her role as a secret agent in the Union Jacks She has a sister. A music playlist would probably consist of: Carmina Burana – London Symphony Orchestra Time Has Come - Glazz Muzic Children of the Grave – Black Sabbath Devil and Daughter – Black Sabbath Hellraiser – Ozzy Osbourne Dreamer – Ozzy Osbourne End of the Beginning – Black Sabbath The Ritual – Gealdyr Man on a Mission – Oh The Larceny
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AUTHOR Bio and Links:
Colin was born in Coventry and worked in the automotive industry for over twenty years before becoming an Engineering teacher. Obtaining his first library card at the age of thirteen, he became an avid reader of Fantasy and the mysteries of the Universe. He has an inbuilt curiosity for lost knowledge and ancient texts that may help to unlock the secrets of consciousness and the universe. Living in Oxford for many years, he has now moved back to his home county of Warwickshire where he enjoys creating and working with his wife on their garden in which he writes and entertains their two grandsons. He has always been an artist and writer and is inspired by the worlds created by Robert E Howard and Michael Moorcock, with the artwork of Frank Frazetta.
Connect with Colin on Instagram at @timeslayers or @sephtonart
Find Colin’s website here: colinsephton.com
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GIVEAWAY
Colin Sephton will be awarding a $10 Amazon/BN gift card to a randomly drawn winner.
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Indigo sounds like a really interesting character.
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