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Astrid 'Artistikem' Cruz

Astrid 'Artistikem' Cruz

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I always knew writing was one of the things I wanted to do in life. What I didn't know was that it would take over and rule my every breath. I've more than once felt something akin to 'choking on a story' hence the quote: "I write because if I don't, my characters will murder me in my sleep."

Along The Watchtower

Along The Watchtower

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<p><strong><em>A tragic warrior lost in two worlds... Which one will he choose?</em></strong></p><p>The war in Iraq ended for Freddie when an IED explosion left his mind and body shattered. Once a skilled gamer as well as a capable soldier, he's now a broken warrior, emerging from a medically induced coma to discover he's inhabiting two separate realities.</p><p>The first is his waking world of pain, family trials, and remorse—and slow rehabilitation through the tender care of Becky, his physical therapist. The second is a dark fantasy realm of quests, demons, and magic, which Freddie enters when he sleeps. The lines soon blur for Freddie, not just caught between two worlds, but lost within himself.</p><p>Is he Lieutenant Freddie Williams, a leader of men, a proud officer in the US Army who has suffered such egregious injury and loss? Or is he Frederick, Prince of Stormwind, who must make sense of his horrific visions in order to save his embattled kingdom from the monstrous Horde, his only solace the beautiful gardener, Rebecca, whose gentle words calm the storms in his soul.</p><p>In the conscious world, the severely wounded vet faces a strangely similar and equally perilous mission to that of the prince—a journey along a dark road, haunted by demons of guilt and memory. Can he let patient, loving Becky into his damaged and shuttered heart? It may be his only way back from Hell.</p>

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<p>&quot;[...], a well written book, with good characters, a lot of potential to be a great series and with an ending that leaves you wanting for more.&quot; - <i>Ruty @ ReadingDreaming</i><br /><br /> &quot;There is lots of intrigue and twists and turns along the way to keep the pages turning. A short, quick crime novel that I would recommend, I look forward to the next one.&quot; - <i>The Kindle Book Review</i><br /><br /> &quot;[...] amongst all the blood, guts, and intrigue, is an interesting question. Can you love someone who seems to be everything you are not and, if so, what might you do about it? A quick and enjoyable read that refused to follow the route I expected, zigging when I expected it to zag. - <i>BigAl from BigAl's Books and Pals</i></p>