Protector of Children: Assassin's Dreams

by David V. Mammina

C.A.S.T., the Covert Alliance of Selective Termination, is a secret government society dedicated to exterminating the most dangerous criminals in the United States. For decades, this clandestine band of legal assassins, organized and governed as a classic chivalric society, has "silenced" thousands of dangerous persons, ranging from serial killers to terrorists. But what if one of those killers takes revenge? As C.A.S.T. member Vincent Putnam pursues his calling to rid the world of evil, he must also do battle with a special set of demons. As a youth, he was plagued by hostile hallucinations and vivid dreams. Only under the tutelage of an esteemed and determined master of the C.A.S.T. House of Gabriel did Vincent, as a knight in training, attain a sense of control over his debilitating schizophrenia. Still, he will never be totally free of the nightmares, and as he discovers, the world will never be free of evil. Having received a vision that named him "Protector of Children," Vincent, the once-forsaken and now formidable knight, must embark on mission of revenge against an especially despicable enemy, an infamous serial killer who has murdered his beloved mentor. This is the tale of a quest, a look into the mind of a man who challenges the boundaries of reality and sanity and the meaning of identity.

214 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 2008

About the author

An indie dark fantasy author from Long Island, David V. Mammina's novels contain a solid storyline, deep character development, and twists and turns that can challenge any reader.

Apart from writing page-turners, he also teaches history. Themes of his award-winning work include the redemption of fallen heroes, good versus evil, and the unity of those split by their differences in the face of adversity. Set in post-apocalyptic, gothic fantasy realms, and present day, Mammina can satisfy any tastes in genre fiction.

He is the recipient of over fifteen literary awards, including top author of 2022 by Oustanding Creator Awards, the Presidential Call To Service Award, and the Distinguished Service Award.

Mammina is an avid supporter of other indie content creators and loves connecting with bookworms of all kinds.

Reviews

[Alexis Wallace · Rating 4 out of 5]

The ending , for me, set this up perfectly for a second book, and possibly a series...... I loved it!!