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…
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Q and A: Why did you write ‘Merchant of Alyss’?
Q: Why did you write Merchant of Alyss? Thomas Locke: I began work on Merchant of Alyss before Emissary (book 1 in the series) had been accepted for publication. I had no idea anyone would accept these stories, since they were so utterly different from what I had been writing up to that point. But…
Q and A: What keeps you sane in the middle of craziness?
Q: What keeps you sane in the middle of craziness? Hopeful in the middle of stress and life’s storms? Thomas Locke: I am going to skip the two obvious answers, my faith and my wife. These are essential to me. The crux of this question is, what else offers these positive elements in hard times,…
2-day giveaway contest: Win Legends of the Realm fantasy series!
During December, I’m going to be giving away LOTS of books! This week, I’m giving away three 2-packs of the Legends of the Realm fantasy series: Emissary (book 1) Merchant of Alyss (book 2, releases January 5, 2016) Contest Rules Click the link below to enter (follow the prompt and leave a comment on this…
‘Emissary’ ebook sale: $6.99 through Dec. 23
I’m already excited for the January release of Merchant of Alyss, book 2 in the Legends of the Realm fantasy series. If you haven’t yet read Emissary (book 1), now’s the perfect time to get caught up so you’ll be ready for the next installment in the series. The ebook version of Emissary is only…
Four Readers Critique ‘Emissary’
I love that readers of Emissary aren’t shy about sharing their strong opinions about the story, for better or for worse. Today, we have excerpts from four reviews of Emissary from Lindsay Franklin, Matthew Sundin, Deborah Wilson, and Keith Hazard. Please click the link next to each person’s name to read their full review. Lindsay…
10 Avid Fantasy Fans Share their Opinions About ‘Emissary’
Here are excerpts from 10 reviews written by avid fans of fantasy literature. And fantasy readers are a tough crowd! Please click the link to read the full review. Jodelle Svenhard, Amazon: Live it, BREATHE it. Smell the scent of this new world, and be captivated by Thomas Locke’s intriguing interlocking style of family, fear,…
Pamela Morrisson Reviews ‘Emissary’
By Pamela Morrisson, Guest Reviewer This review was originally published on the Daysong Reflections blog. Reprinted with permission from the author. I have read and enjoyed novels by a certain well-known Christian author since approximately 1990 and have learned that I can expect an excellent story that is well-written and well researched each time I…
Reviewers Say Emissary is Suitable for Young Adults
Today we hear from two reader reviewers: Cindy Anderson and Judith Barnes. Both of them believe Emissary is appropriate for young adults and homeschooled teenagers. Cindy Anderson: Emissary has everything a fantasy lit fan can ask for. It is fast-paced and has just enough characters to keep it moving without having to make a chart…
‘Emissary’ Casts a Spell on Non-Fantasy Readers
More than a few of the people who volunteered to review Emissary confessed that they do not normally read fantasy stories. But they were willing to give Emissary a shot. Some of them are now converted to reading fantasy fiction! Following are excerpts from several reviews. Click each reviewer’s name to read her full review….
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Journey into
the Realm
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