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Derek Prior

Derek Prior

About

Derek Prior read Drama, Classics and History at the University of Wales, Aberystwyth. He studied Mental Health Nursing at the University of Sussex and read Theological Studies at the University of Notre Dame, Western Australia. He is the founder of the online discussion community Mysticism Unbound. He works as a Personal Trainer and author.

 

Act of Redemption

Act of Redemption

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The "Gastar" series is four novellas when completed.  The stories follow teen assassin Shevata as she travels through history of the city of Gastar to seek redemption for her past actions and to regain her soul. The first, "Act of Redemption" was published in 2009, the second, "Children of Discord" will be available in a few weeks. Recommended age is 13+ for intense battle scenes, not erotic, minimal profanity. ebooks and kindle versions available.

Story Behind The Book

Media Links

Interview with Derek Prior

🔗 http://kippoe.blogspot.com/2010/07/derek-prior-interview.html

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The Indie Spotlight feature

🔗 http://www.theindiespotlight.com/?p=348

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EBook Alchemy

🔗 http://ebookalchemy.wordpress.com/2010/03/11/dshader/

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Contemporary Fantasy Review

🔗 http://conradlevy.wordpress.com/2010/02/19/the-resurrection-of-deacon-shader-by-derek-prior/

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Reviews

<p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;font-size:12pt;">“Rich and varied, touching, maddening, and addicting. Elegant, polished, and believable characters in an amazing world.”</span></p><p></p> <p style="margin:0cm 0cm 10pt;" class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family:'Times New Roman', serif;color:#000000;font-size:12pt;"><br />Archelle Baker (eBook Alchemy)<br /><br />“Ever-widening in its scope - fearless in its telling. <br />I cannot help but be reminded of Stephen King's The Dark Tower series, not just in the interweaving of time epochs and worlds but also in the author's sheer fearlessness.<br />From earth to heaven to alternate worlds, the story is unrelenting in its incredible vision.”<br /><br />David Dalglish (author of “The Half-Orcs” series)<br /><br />“Complex and intriguing; intelligent and engaging; descriptive enough to invoke all senses. <br />The style is a nice mix--fast-paced and contemporary, yet with classical prose and imagery to satisfy those of us who love the 'old masters'.”<br /><br />C.S. Marks (author of “Elfhunter”)<br /><br /></span></p><p></p>