The Freedman and the Pharaoh’s Staff
by Lane Heymont
Blurb:
Jeb, a former slave, rescues his brother-in-law Crispus from
the Ku Klux Klan, only to be drawn into a world of Creole Voodoo, racism, time
travel, and redemption.
Verdiss, the leader of the Ku Klux Klan has gained
possession of the Pharaoh's Staff, a magical artifact from ancient Egypt and
concocted a diabolical plan far more insidious than himself.
In the end, Jeb and Crispus must stop an entire people from
eradication and each find redemption for their own past sins.
Excerpt:
Verdiss ran his fingers over the cauldron’s lips, still
amazed at what he’d discovered there. He’d been studying the Oera Linda Book, a
Frisian manuscript discussing the mythologies, histories, and religions of long
lost civilizations. The most prominent was Thule, a land ruled by a blond,
blue-eyed race far superior to mankind. Scholars placed it near Norway. The
Geist Führer’s voice had called Verdiss to the grove of grim, leaning trees. He
spoke of leading the world back to the glorious age when Thule dominated the
world. The Geist Führer promised Verdiss those of tainted blood would be
eradicated. There’d be peace among the worthy.
“Geist Führer.” Verdiss waved his bulbous hands over the
boiling water, pulling the magic from his very will. He hated performing these
accursed rites, but they were a necessity. “I seek your counsel.” The wind
picked up, his robes rustling. An unnatural wind. Power tingled in the air. The
charge grew hotter as Verdiss came closer to contact.
“Dear Verdiss…” came the unholy voice, seething from within
the cauldron.
Lane earned a BA in Liberal Arts with a focus on literature
and history. He also holds a double minor in psychology and business. He is a
literary assistant with The Seymour Agency, and also has several short stories.
He is a member of the Horror Writers Association, Historical Novel Society, and
International Thriller Writers.
Links:
Website: www.laneheymont.com
Twitter: https://twitter.com/LaneHeymont/@LaneHeymont
Sunbury Press, Inc.:
http://www.sunburypressstore.com/The-Freedman-and-the-Pharaohs-Staff-9781620061626.htm
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ReplyDeleteSounds like a great read!!
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You are very welcome! Good Luck!
DeleteSo many elements to love here.
ReplyDeletemarypres(AT)gmail(DOT)com
Hi Lane! So, How helpful do you think it was for you to get your BA in Liberal Arts? Did it help you in your writing??
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Sorry for the late post. I’m playing catch-up here so I’m just popping in to say HI and sorry I missed visiting with you on party day! Hope you all had a good time!
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Hi Andra, sorry I'm so late to this, but yes! It did help me in my writing. I was able to focus on a number of subjects that interested me, including African-American Lit, Civil War and Post-Civil War history!
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