charles soto

charles soto

About

I live in MN with my wife of twenty two years and my two daughters. When I'm not reading or working on my next novel I create many different relms of ceramic sculpture. I love riding Harley with my wife, Patty, even though she has a nicer Harley than me. I love all kinds of outdoor sports, skiing, jetski, golf, racket ball, ect...My fondest times are spending time with family and friends and I live for rock concerts.

The First Book of the Gastar Series: "Act of Redemption"

The First Book of the Gastar Series: "Act of Redemption"

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Description

The once-great city of Gastar stands in ruins following centuries of war by undead monsters driven by an evil temple.  Victory cost the people of the knowledge to defeat another enemy, Zermon, ruler of hell, who seeks to extend his realm by annihilation of the few people left.  With the help of a sympathetic ancient dragon, volunteer fighters from the past war, and the arrival of a teen assassin named Shevata who is known to Zermon, they combine efforts for the existence of the people of Gastar.

Story Behind The Book

On November 15th 2004 I suffered a horrific accident, falling 30ft down to a concrete slab. I suffered a left broken leg and head trauma, causing vestibuliar damage, causing my head to literally spin. It took years for me to recover and during 2005 is when I decided to return to my writting. I found a spiritual sense and presense within me that took me over, like God had a plan for me and that plan of course was writting again and continuing with my artwork (Creamic sculptures). It's still amazing that God spared me on that day, returning to nearly the same physical state I was in before the accident. I wanted to write a story where opinion overrides passion and passion evokes opinion. A story that faces the reader to look at life changing decisions-real delimmas. Women's issues are an explosive topic and hold an emotional bond that reflects in our everyday lives.

Reviews

&quot;...Soto offers readers an inventive twist...&quot; Kirkus Discoveries review<br />&quot;Soto...is a master..&quot;  &quot;...a plot twist around every corner...&quot;<br />&quot;...will keep readers on the edge of their seats, and the ending will leave them shell-shocked.&quot; ForeWord Clarion Review