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Trident Chronicles #2

From Out Of The Forest

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Three months since her parents were killed; two months since she was crowned empress; one month since she lost the love of her life and led an army against Death herself.

Guerline may have been victorious in battle, but it cost her empire the magic upon which all of Arido relied. Now, her people face the destruction of their way of life, unless Guerline can guide them into a new age.

She can’t do it alone, though, and juggling the animosities of the court, the witch clans, and the citizens takes its toll. Plagued by nightmares and grief, unable to show weakness to her advisers, Guerline is a ripe target when the shapeshifter goddess Lisyne returns with a tantalizing offer—immense power that would accomplish Guerline’s goals and protect her from the schemes of others.

The goddess is not all she seems to be; but then, neither is anyone else Guerline once trusted. As the lines between friend and foe blur, Guerline must rely on her own judgment. She survived the Battle Under the Mountain, but can she overcome the consequences?

Bittersweet and brimming with tension, From Out of the Forest tackles the aftermath of personal and political trauma, the difficulty and ultimate satisfaction of putting yourself back together stronger than you were before.

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C.M. Spivey

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C.M. Spivey is a speculative fiction writer, author of high fantasy FROM UNDER THE MOUNTAIN and the gothic mystery THE LONGING AND THE LACK. His enduring love of fantasy started young. Now, he explores the rules and ramifications of magic in his own works—and as a trans, panromantic asexual, he's committed to queering his favorite genres. In his spare time, he plans his next tattoo (there will always be a next tattoo) and watches too much Netflix. Anything left over is devoted to his tireless quest to make America read more. He lives in Portland, Oregon, with his darling husband Matt and adorable dog Jay.

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