Author’s Note
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So, one small caveat before you delve all this action-packed goodness: this is the second book in a duology. As part of my ongoing efforts to live in J.R.R. Tolkien’s shadow, I ended up following in his footsteps. You see, he originally wrote Lord of the Rings as one big book. But then the publisher said, “Nah-uh. What are you trying to do? Break our printing presses? It’s 1954, dude! There’s only so much glue in the world!”
Lord of the RingsAt least, I assume that’s how the conversation went.
Long story short – pun intended – I wrote one big novel and realized it was going to be too big for one book. Fortunately, there was a nice dividing point; so, I split it there. You are, of course, free to start here if you really want to. But I highly recommend starting with part one, “the Ancient Gate.”
All right then! Let’s get on with the show!
- Writer
