When Roderick’s wife fell critically ill, he made a promise he knew he might regret: he would do anything to save her. But ‘anything’ crosses many limits. On the Diamond Isle, where war and treachery amongst kingdoms have become the norm, Roderick’s promise to his wife becomes increasingly more dangerous, sending him down paths paved with gangs, gamblers, and killers. He never imagined he’d be forced to walk the fragile line between his own morality and the desperate need to keep his family alive. Roderick may have no choice but to accept the heartless truth…
The noble cannot bear the Diamond Isle;
only the sinful will survive.
Step into an epic world where romance, adventure, and dark fantasy converge in "Shadows of Sacrifice: Only the Sinful will Survive." Immerse yourself in a mesmerizing narrative that interlaces elements of fantasy, daring escapades, and heart-pounding action.
Set in a world reminiscent of medieval times, this captivating epic adventure will keep you on the edge of your seat as Roderick confronts not only his adversaries, but also the shadows lurking within himself. With echoes reminiscent of Game of Thrones and The Broken Empire, "Shadows of Sacrifice" unveils a spellbinding saga of sacrifice, redemption, and the ultimate triumph of love over darkness.
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Jacob has spent a lifetime rescuing his brother, Billy, from the devastation of addiction, but his patience is wearing thin. How many times can one man be saved before he is beyond redemption?
As the danger escalates, and the line between brother and burden blurs, Jacob, a revered teacher of The Maker's word, faces an agonising choice: sacrifice his calling to save a brother, or condemn Billy to face his demons alone. With Billy's final fix looming, Jacob must grant one last act of mercy.
From the gritty, war-torn Diamond Isle as seen in Scott Wasilewski's debut novel, 'Shadows of Sacrifice', comes the emotional and hard-hitting short story, Blood & Faith. Experience the painful balance between family and duty, and witness the devastating cost of an impossible decision.
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Scott Wasilewski writes fantasy fiction that makes you think. His stories take real-life issues and integrates them into fascinating and gritty fantasy worlds. Travelling around the US, Europe, and the castles of the UK have led to such rich inspiration, as shown in his debut novel, 'Shadows of Sacrifice'.
I've learnt many things on the road to publishing my debut novel. Below are a few of the resources that helped me along the way, and I hope they may be of use to other writers.
Joanna Penn's podcasts
Author of thrillers, dark fantasy, and crime, Joanna has been running podcasts for many years. All of them are available free on her website, and they have been a big help to me in both motivation and useful info!
Book Editor
I only discovered Reedsy late into writing Shadows of Sacrifice, but they provide a great platform for your manuscript and idea planning, plus features for exporting your book into various formats
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