Death on the Burnt Ocean

In the Territories, a dark force stirs,Though no one knows if it's born of men or something far more sinister.Those who crossed the treacherous Burnt Ocean seeking a new life found their dreams shattered upon arrival, while those who had already settled there live in constant terror.Life in the Territories was never expected to be easy, but no one anticipated the horrors that awaited: kidnapped, chained, and forced into the mines, fueling the Governors' wealth. Survivors of the brutal conditions wonder if they are truly the lucky ones, for at least their tormentors are human-unlike the mysterious creatures that lurk in the mist.When the Murk rolls in, it leaves death in its wake, the monsters in the mist savagely killing any who are caught in their grip. A small band of Highlanders have managed to elude that fate, but the relentless fear and creeping despair have taken their toll. With each passing day, the Governors grow richer, indifferent to the suffering of their people, while terror spreads.Hope flickers in the form of Jakob Kestrel, a man who doesn't flee the Murk. Instead, he hunts within it. Meanwhile, Bryen Keldragan and Aislinn Winborne, newcomers to the Territories, sense something dark brewing in the land but are unprepared for the horrors that await them. And while Jakob resists joining the larger fight, Talia Carlomin is determined to rid the Sea of Mist of its marauders at any cost.What none of them know is that fate has entwined their paths. And if they don't come together, the Highlanders-and all who dwell in the Territories-will be doomed to a bloody end.Check out The Tales of the Territories, an Arthurian epic fantasy series that's part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding series:The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series) When I was a kid growing up in New York, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all of my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them. Now I am an Amazon best-selling author and write full time. I can't think of a better way to make a living, doing something that's truly enjoyable and hopefully of value and interest to all of you, my fellow readers of fantasy literature.A fan of mythology and history, I incorporate aspects of both into my books. My writing appeals to adults, young adults, and kids starting in middle school. Readers describe me as a masterful storyteller of good versus evil, with great characters and plot twists. My thanks to all of you for the kind words.I like to focus on the reluctant hero, men and women not seeking glory, but rather helping others and taking on the evil plaguing the world that I've created in The Realms of the Talent and the Curse.I do most of my writing with my dog Loki either by my side or curled up behind me, oftentimes with a soccer game playing on the TV muted in the background. And when I'm not writing, stories are constantly churning in my head. When I'm out for a walk, I tend to outline or craft scenes, taking notes on my phone.If you're interested in my writing, visit peterwachtbooks.com.