Today's book spotlight is for the epic fantasy, Bloodlines by Rafael Canoa. Enjoy.
Bloodlines by Rafael Canoa
After the tragic loss of his parents, young orphan Flynn begins to suspect he played a horrifying role in their deaths. When his search for truth sets off a chain of mysterious events, he uncovers a revelation that will change his understanding of life—and of himself—forever.
Across the sea, the warrior Vurax is captured by raiders and sold into slavery in a brutal foreign land. Struggling to survive, he’s forced to confront a violent heritage that may grant him freedom—but at a price far darker than death.
Meanwhile, Ellianna, the sole survivor of a plague-stricken village, is haunted by dreams of a mysterious stranger. With the aid of her mentor, her grandfather, and a charming young thief by her side, she sets out to uncover the meaning behind her visions—and the ancient power that stirs within her veins.
Their paths fated to intertwine, these unlikely heroes are drawn toward a coming war between gods and mortals, where faith, betrayal, and destiny collide. Together, they must face the truth of their Bloodlines—and the divine power that unites them could either save their world… or end it.
Perfect for fans of The Lord of the Rings, Dragonlance, and The Belgariad, Bloodlines is an epic high-fantasy saga filled with magic, mystery, dark destiny, and the enduring power of friendship.
Book Link: https://geni.us/Bloodlines
About the Author
I was born in Portugal but moved to Canada in the early ‘80s as a teenager. After leaving high school and a brief and directionless foray into the world of computer information systems in college, I finally focused my studies on the English language at Simon Fraser University. Because reading books and living in the clouds doesn’t pay the bills, I ended up spending a couple of decades working in the hospitality industry. When that got old (as did I), it was time to go back to my first love—the written word. Going back to school in your midlife is no joke, but after getting my certification as an editor and working as a freelance contractor for a time, I concluded that as much as I enjoy editing, writing is my true calling. Now, with the support of my wife, I finally have the time to put pen to paper and see what I can do.
From an early age, I was always fascinated with science fiction, growing up watching Star Trek and Star Wars, and dreaming of discovering and visiting new worlds. Everything changed one day as a 15-year-old when I picked up a little book titled The Hobbit. Instantly captivated by this mysterious world of wizards, dragons, and magic rings, I was quickly drawn into the wider realm of Tolkien’s The Lord of the Rings, and the fantasy genre became my newest and greatest passion. Like many teens with the same interests, I began to play Dungeons & Dragons, and it wasn’t long before I began to not only expand upon published adventures and settings, but to write and develop my own. From these early scribblings and chaotic notes, a new realm was born from my imagination—one that was very much like the ones I’d dreamed of exploring as a child. The final and natural step was to compile these stories into my first series of novels, beginning with Bloodlines. Welcome to the world of Akar—I hope you enjoy the journey as much as I’ve enjoyed writing it!
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