Thomas Locke

Posts Tagged: epic fantasy novels

Why Book #3 in Legends of the Realm Series is on Hold

I realize that some of you may be expecting book #3 in the Legends of the Realm fantasy series, following up on the events in Emissary and Merchant of Alyss. Instead, my publisher, Revell, is launching an entirely new Young Adult Sci-Fi series, Recruits. The team at Revell and I had a series of long…

Q&A with Thomas Locke: How to Pronounce Milantian

A reader of Merchant of Alyss writes: I have enjoyed Merchant of Alyss. I have a question that didn’t bother me when I read Emissary but does in Merchant. How did you pronounce Milantian in your mind when you made up the language? I have thought through three different pronunciations: My lan teean Mylanshun, like…

Readers join the quest while reading ‘Merchant of Alyss’

Merchant of Alyss reviews continue to come in! Today, we’ll hear from: Robin Bunting Jeannette Conver Edward Arrington Mary Arndt “What a truly satisfying story. Locke’s use of vocabulary paints such a great picture, I felt as though I was really taking part in this quest. Magic, enchantments, dragons, good vs evil are all in…

An Analytical Review of ‘Merchant of Alyss’

Reviews that point out a book’s flaws are painful for authors to read. But, wow, I certainly learn a lot from my readers! In this analytical review of Merchant of Alyss, Emmanuel Boston says, “My goal here is to help you understand in which ways you will be influenced by this book (in addition to…

8 Reviewers Weigh in on ‘Merchant of Alyss’

We’re hearing from eight reader-reviewers today, with brief excerpts from each review. Please click on each name to read their full review. Featured today: Rachel Stark Josiah Cantrell Lydia Blow Greg Enns Sherry Arni Dave Milbrandt Crystal Acosta Jan Jonaitis “I’m loving the Legends of the Realm fantasy series! It reminds me of Lord of…

Q&A: My Inspiration for Legends of the Realm Fantasy Series

Q: Please tell us about Merchant of Alyss and what inspired the story. Thomas Locke: Merchant of Alyss is the second book in my Legends of the Realm fantasy series. At the end of Emissary (book 1), the young mage, Hyam, loses the magical powers he had recently gained. When the Merchant of Alyss opens,…

A Spoiler-Free Review of ‘Merchant of Alyss’

Reviewer, Kevin Denis, promises that his will be a “spoiler-free” review. This review was originally published on Random Reading and More. Reprinted with permission. It is rare that I pick up a fantasy title off the shelf and find myself transported into the realm and its surroundings as easily as I have with Thomas Locke’s…