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Dying Moon
Little did Kalen Or’Wain, Captain of the Elven Royal Guard, know that, when his quiet evening at home was interrupted by a summons from the Elven Council, he would be thrust into a quest spanning realms to face off with a hated rival from his past. His rival, a corrupted rogue Elf intent on destroying the Elven Race, plans to complete a ritual that will turn the Moon, the astral body the Elves love most, into the instrument of their own demise. Kalen’s duty takes him to the Human city of Los Angeles where he teams up with an enigmatic Federal Agent and befriends Amy Sommers, a LAPD Homicide Detective. Will Kalen and his team succeed in stopping the rogue Elf from completing the ritual in time to save the Elven race?
329 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2008
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About the author
Shawn Oetzel
8 books5 followersShawn Oetzel was born and raised in Central Illinois where he still lives with his family and pets.
"Shawn Oetzel seamlessly blends crime drama and fantasy in this exciting debut novel. As the tale unfolds, he explores the clash of elven and human cultures in the modern world and spices it up with enough action that it'll keep you turning the pages."
- David Lee Summers, Author of The Solar Sea and Vampires of the Scarlet Order.
"Shawn Oetzel seamlessly blends crime drama and fantasy in this exciting debut novel. As the tale unfolds, he explores the clash of elven and human cultures in the modern world and spices it up with enough action that it'll keep you turning the pages."
- David Lee Summers, Author of The Solar Sea and Vampires of the Scarlet Order.
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June 24, 2010
Debut novelist, Shawn Oetzel introduces readers to a fresh version of the fantasy genre as he transports otherworldly creatures straight into the heart of Los Angeles. One has arrived with vengeance and murder in his heart while the other faces the challenge of tracking this rogue elf to dole out his own personal version of justice. Oetzel makes it unmistakably clear early on, this final confrontation will be a life or death battle.
Kalen Or’Wain, Captain of the Elven Royal Guard, is prepared to die for his people, but the unexpected assignment—which sends him to the terrifying world of the humans—shakes him to the core. Compelled by duty and scarred by his own personal history, Kalen confronts this unusual world—the people and his mission head-on—instantly experiencing emotional overdrive. He has stepped into a pale comparison of the beauty that he is familiar with and feels ill equipped to move forward without his human counterparts. While Kalen and his motley crew organize, their prey is moving quickly forward with single-minded determination to complete a ritual that will destroy the Elven race.
Oetzel—gifted with the talent of painting a literary image in your mind—offers readers the unique opportunity to re-experience the small things, often taken for granted, as he entertains with sudden bits of humor while racing towards the climactic ending.
Reviewed by Suspense Magazine
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Kalen Or’Wain, Captain of the Elven Royal Guard, is prepared to die for his people, but the unexpected assignment—which sends him to the terrifying world of the humans—shakes him to the core. Compelled by duty and scarred by his own personal history, Kalen confronts this unusual world—the people and his mission head-on—instantly experiencing emotional overdrive. He has stepped into a pale comparison of the beauty that he is familiar with and feels ill equipped to move forward without his human counterparts. While Kalen and his motley crew organize, their prey is moving quickly forward with single-minded determination to complete a ritual that will destroy the Elven race.
Oetzel—gifted with the talent of painting a literary image in your mind—offers readers the unique opportunity to re-experience the small things, often taken for granted, as he entertains with sudden bits of humor while racing towards the climactic ending.
Reviewed by Suspense Magazine
www.suspensemagazine.com
January 21, 2011
I am so glad that I was introduced to the "Urban Fantasy" genre by the gifted author, Shawn Oetzel.
In his debut novel, Shawn weaves a fantastic tale that moves from the beautifully described world of the Elves, to the gritty streets of modern Los Angeles.
In this story, a powerful Elf has gone rogue and is bent on revenge. Dré Fao'Lain is gifted in the ways of Dark Magic, and his plot for revenge takes him to the Human realm where his plan begins to unfold. Many humans are being murdered as part of a ritual that will lead to the destruction of the Elven race.
Kalen Or'Wain, Captain of the Elven Royal Guard, is sent to the Human realm to stop him. Working with a human Special Agent who is aware of the Elven threat, the pair begin the daunting task of finding, then stopping the powerful Fao'Lain. Along the way, the pair encounters an LAPD detective, Amy Sommers, who is also tracking the Elven Killer.
Oetzel does a marvelous job of keeping the suspense heightened, while bringing to life the colorful characters who keep the story moving. The battle scenes are vividly described, and the main characters form a close bond while trying to stop the dreadful threat. Fast-paced and full of action, Oetzel has blended the genres of Crime and Fantasy into a wonderful story sure to please fans of either one. I highly recommend "Dying Moon," and look forward to Shawn Oetzel's next novel.
Donnie Light author of Dark Justice and Ripper's Row
Merged review:
I am so glad that I was introduced to the "Urban Fantasy" genre by the gifted author, Shawn Oetzel.
In his debut novel, Shawn weaves a fantastic tale that moves from the beautifully described world of the Elves, to the gritty streets of modern Los Angeles.
In this story, a powerful Elf has gone rogue and is bent on revenge. Dré Fao'Lain is gifted in the ways of Dark Magic, and his plot for revenge takes him to the Human realm where his plan begins to unfold. Many humans are being murdered as part of a ritual that will lead to the destruction of the Elven race.
Kalen Or'Wain, Captain of the Elven Royal Guard, is sent to the Human realm to stop him. Working with a human Special Agent who is aware of the Elven threat, the pair begin the daunting task of finding, then stopping the powerful Fao'Lain. Along the way, the pair encounters an LAPD detective, Amy Sommers, who is also tracking the Elven Killer.
Oetzel does a marvelous job of keeping the suspense heightened, while bringing to life the colorful characters who keep the story moving. The battle scenes are vividly described, and the main characters form a close bond while trying to stop the dreadful threat. Fast-paced and full of action, Oetzel has blended the genres of Crime and Fantasy into a wonderful story sure to please fans of either one. I highly recommend "Dying Moon," and look forward to Shawn Oetzel's next novel.
Donnie Light author of Dark Justice and Ripper's Row
In his debut novel, Shawn weaves a fantastic tale that moves from the beautifully described world of the Elves, to the gritty streets of modern Los Angeles.
In this story, a powerful Elf has gone rogue and is bent on revenge. Dré Fao'Lain is gifted in the ways of Dark Magic, and his plot for revenge takes him to the Human realm where his plan begins to unfold. Many humans are being murdered as part of a ritual that will lead to the destruction of the Elven race.
Kalen Or'Wain, Captain of the Elven Royal Guard, is sent to the Human realm to stop him. Working with a human Special Agent who is aware of the Elven threat, the pair begin the daunting task of finding, then stopping the powerful Fao'Lain. Along the way, the pair encounters an LAPD detective, Amy Sommers, who is also tracking the Elven Killer.
Oetzel does a marvelous job of keeping the suspense heightened, while bringing to life the colorful characters who keep the story moving. The battle scenes are vividly described, and the main characters form a close bond while trying to stop the dreadful threat. Fast-paced and full of action, Oetzel has blended the genres of Crime and Fantasy into a wonderful story sure to please fans of either one. I highly recommend "Dying Moon," and look forward to Shawn Oetzel's next novel.
Donnie Light author of Dark Justice and Ripper's Row
Merged review:
I am so glad that I was introduced to the "Urban Fantasy" genre by the gifted author, Shawn Oetzel.
In his debut novel, Shawn weaves a fantastic tale that moves from the beautifully described world of the Elves, to the gritty streets of modern Los Angeles.
In this story, a powerful Elf has gone rogue and is bent on revenge. Dré Fao'Lain is gifted in the ways of Dark Magic, and his plot for revenge takes him to the Human realm where his plan begins to unfold. Many humans are being murdered as part of a ritual that will lead to the destruction of the Elven race.
Kalen Or'Wain, Captain of the Elven Royal Guard, is sent to the Human realm to stop him. Working with a human Special Agent who is aware of the Elven threat, the pair begin the daunting task of finding, then stopping the powerful Fao'Lain. Along the way, the pair encounters an LAPD detective, Amy Sommers, who is also tracking the Elven Killer.
Oetzel does a marvelous job of keeping the suspense heightened, while bringing to life the colorful characters who keep the story moving. The battle scenes are vividly described, and the main characters form a close bond while trying to stop the dreadful threat. Fast-paced and full of action, Oetzel has blended the genres of Crime and Fantasy into a wonderful story sure to please fans of either one. I highly recommend "Dying Moon," and look forward to Shawn Oetzel's next novel.
Donnie Light author of Dark Justice and Ripper's Row
September 13, 2010
Taking the best of elvin fantasy and modern day detective novels, Shawn Oetzel makes Dying Moon a fast paced trip through the streets of Los Angeles. I found myself swept into the story immediately, and urging the stories hero, Kalen Or’Wain, and its heroine, Amy Sommers, to win over Kalen’s evil nemesis, Dre’ Fao’lain. Reaching the end of this high impact novel, I found myself wanting more, and I cannot wait for Shawn’s next novel to come out.
Shawn Weaver – Author of Dragon’s Chest
Shawn Weaver – Author of Dragon’s Chest
November 26, 2011
I really enjoyed this one, I loved all of the characters especially the villan. I was actually kind of rooting for him, I would have liked to see more in the elven world, I'm hoping there will be a sequel that will take place there. I also loved the way the book ended. This book is definitly worth checking out.
June 28, 2012
If urban fantasy is your thing, than this is a book worth checking out. In a crowded genre, Shawn Oetzel most certainly gives us something all his own.
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