Genre: New Adult Fantasy. Contains religious and philosophical themes. First book in a quartet.
Content Warning: Some violence, character death, drug abuse; mentions of child prostitution and suicide.
Word Count: 52,836
Blurb: After dropping out of seminary school, Rowan Renard becomes apprenticed to a famous sculptor despite having limited artistic talent. Disillusioned with religion, he still longs for a glimpse of the divine.
His quest for a higher truth leads him to Dagda Vormund, a self-proclaimed prophet with a small but devoted group of followers. He joins Vormund's cult, and together they travel the country, spreading a new truth. But Vormund's efforts to expose corruption and promote peace don't gel with the mysterious and violent pasts of some of his acolytes, and Rowan soon finds himself torn between trusting the prophet absolutely or condemning him as just another madman.
What I'm Looking For: General opinions. Tell me if it all makes sense. If not, tell me why. Offer suggestions on improvements and what I can do to make the story more engaging. Questions and criticisms are desperately needed. Recommendations for improved marketing/selling this to an agent are also welcome but not required at this time.
What I'm Not Looking For: Sensitivity readings.
Contact: PM me here on Goodreads if you are interested. If your rates are reasonable I will accept.
Genre: New Adult Fantasy. Contains religious and philosophical themes. First book in a quartet.
Content Warning: Some violence, character death, drug abuse; mentions of child prostitution and suicide.
Word Count: 52,836
Blurb: After dropping out of seminary school, Rowan Renard becomes apprenticed to a famous sculptor despite having limited artistic talent. Disillusioned with religion, he still longs for a glimpse of the divine.
His quest for a higher truth leads him to Dagda Vormund, a self-proclaimed prophet with a small but devoted group of followers. He joins Vormund's cult, and together they travel the country, spreading a new truth. But Vormund's efforts to expose corruption and promote peace don't gel with the mysterious and violent pasts of some of his acolytes, and Rowan soon finds himself torn between trusting the prophet absolutely or condemning him as just another madman.
What I'm Looking For: General opinions. Tell me if it all makes sense. If not, tell me why. Offer suggestions on improvements and what I can do to make the story more engaging. Questions and criticisms are desperately needed. Recommendations for improved marketing/selling this to an agent are also welcome but not required at this time.
What I'm Not Looking For: Sensitivity readings.
Contact: PM me here on Goodreads if you are interested. If your rates are reasonable I will accept.