A New Spear
The First Book of Spears
In the storm-drenched brothel where he was born, Thomasyn Saye’s fate was sealed. Marked as a Spear—a protector of the Realm—before his first breath, his life was destined to be forged in discipline, pain, and sacrifice. Taken from his mother and thrust into the hands of the ancient order, Thomasyn must endure the brutal rites and relentless training that will shape him into a weapon for the greater good.
But the path of a Spear is not one of honour alone. Shadows lurk even in the hallowed halls of the Realm, and danger is closer than the battlefield. As Thomasyn grows, the secrets of the Spears are revealed, testing not only his body but also his soul.
Among the Spear trainers, wet nurses, and Wooders, loyalties clash, ambitions rise, and the weight of tradition bears heavily. The Realm demands everything from its protectors, but how much is too much?
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BOOKS SERIES BY DOUGLAS OWEN
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Writer, author, editor, publisher – Douglas Owen wears many hats in the writing world. This site showcases his writing. From Science Fiction to Fantasy to Crime Fiction to Horror to Urban Fantasy. These are the focuses of Doug’s imagination.
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Fireflies & Fog
AI almost put this book down My uncensored thoughts of this (audio) book are: 1 - Why do authors think they are good voice actors?2 - Where did the plot go?3 - What happened to character development?4 - Need to have an antagonist that is not totally hidden5 - When...
Trap Line – An Interesting Short Story
An interesting take on space travel
Seven Days ‘Til Midnight
I felt disappointed with Seven Days Till Mayhem. Let me explain the downfalls. 1 - It is not Sci-Fi or dystopian2 - Too many characters thrown at the reader3 - Too many detailed character descriptions4 - No real protagonist5 - No real antagonist6 - Overloaded...
Winters End – More Ice
No, this is not the street that I live on, but it is how we feel. March has shaped up to an month of warmth and ice. We had a few days of nice weather which made the snow melt a bit, and then Mother Nature threw an iceball at us. It went as low as -7! Well, living in...
When a Memoir is not a Memoir
How To Survive a Bear Attack I received an ARC of the Audio Book, and this is why I'm rating the work My first thoughts when finishing the book is, this is not really a memoir. Yes, there are parts of the work that deal with the main character and their journey...
Net Galley Listing – The Spear Series
I'm trying something new with the reimagined Spear series. Yes, that's right, get the mad scientist hat on for this one.One of the hardest things a writer and publisher needs to overcome is getting reviews for their work. Yes, it is difficult and time consuming. And...