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Freewilds - The Cult & the Constable
In a refugee shanty town on the outskirts of a vast and opulent imperial capital city, an insidious sect of demon worshippers, the Cult of Ebon, began to prey upon the Gathered, a diaspora of peoples displaced from their nations in the aftermath of a mad tyrant's ceaseless wars of conquest, long ago.
Unwilling to overlook these heinous crimes against a vulnerable, underserved populace, Constable Lukarde Alfans began an investigation that brought him far too close to the truth, leading him to become the cult's next target.
In order to derail his investigation, the enigmatic leader of the cult framed Lukarde for the grisly murder of a woman whose psychic gifts had been invaluable in his investigations.
The disgraced former constable, haunted by the lingering trauma of all he had seen and endured during his investigations, was chased into exile with his life in utter ruins.
He must travel far to the southern reaches, to the Freewilds, in search of a new start and, perhaps, a chance to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Cult of Ebon, bringing them to justice, clearing his good name, and silencing the horrors that plague his mind whenever he closes his eyes.
Unwilling to overlook these heinous crimes against a vulnerable, underserved populace, Constable Lukarde Alfans began an investigation that brought him far too close to the truth, leading him to become the cult's next target.
In order to derail his investigation, the enigmatic leader of the cult framed Lukarde for the grisly murder of a woman whose psychic gifts had been invaluable in his investigations.
The disgraced former constable, haunted by the lingering trauma of all he had seen and endured during his investigations, was chased into exile with his life in utter ruins.
He must travel far to the southern reaches, to the Freewilds, in search of a new start and, perhaps, a chance to unravel the mysteries surrounding the Cult of Ebon, bringing them to justice, clearing his good name, and silencing the horrors that plague his mind whenever he closes his eyes.
706 pages, Paperback
Published September 10, 2021
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Michael Paul Scott
20 books4 followersAuthor Michael Paul Scott wrote his debut novel, Freewilds – The Cult & the Constable, as an introduction to his original dark fantasy setting. The consensus among those who read early drafts of his debut novel, Michael Paul Scott establishes himself as a fantasy detective storyteller with an eye for detail and a focus on world building, character development, and high intrigue.
After its initial publication in September of 2021, and upon the sage and advice and counsel of several of his contemporaries in the independent writing community, Michael set about to correct some of the missteps he made along the way. He unpublished The Cult & the Constable, viewing it as an invaluable learning experience, and then set about to revise the story from a single, 706 page tome to a trilogy of tales.
One novel died... that a Saga could be born!
STORMSEND - Saga of the Freewilds, Book One, is available now in Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle eBook formats, exclusively on Amazon.com
The Audiobook edition, narrated by revered vocal artists Peter Wicks and Frankie Porter, will be released on May 31st and available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.
Books Two and Three of the Saga of the Freewilds are planned for release in July and September of 2022, respectively.
Michael works full-time as a Distribution Dispatcher for Central Hudson Gas & Electric, the local utility company. He lives among the apple orchards and vineyards of pastoral Upstate New York with his beloved wife, Christine, caring for his mother Regina and elder sister, Debora, and their adorable dog, Scrappy.
After its initial publication in September of 2021, and upon the sage and advice and counsel of several of his contemporaries in the independent writing community, Michael set about to correct some of the missteps he made along the way. He unpublished The Cult & the Constable, viewing it as an invaluable learning experience, and then set about to revise the story from a single, 706 page tome to a trilogy of tales.
One novel died... that a Saga could be born!
STORMSEND - Saga of the Freewilds, Book One, is available now in Paperback, Hardcover, and Kindle eBook formats, exclusively on Amazon.com
The Audiobook edition, narrated by revered vocal artists Peter Wicks and Frankie Porter, will be released on May 31st and available on Audible, Amazon, and iTunes.
Books Two and Three of the Saga of the Freewilds are planned for release in July and September of 2022, respectively.
Michael works full-time as a Distribution Dispatcher for Central Hudson Gas & Electric, the local utility company. He lives among the apple orchards and vineyards of pastoral Upstate New York with his beloved wife, Christine, caring for his mother Regina and elder sister, Debora, and their adorable dog, Scrappy.
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September 30, 2021
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Get ready for a rip-roaring thrill ride latent with fantasy and horror elements – you are in for a treat
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Freewilds – The Cult and the Constable is labeled as a fantasy novel, but while reading it I found that it also fit the horror genre quite well. Consequently, horror is my all-time favorite genre so I was pleased with the horror themes throughout. With that being said, if you are sensitive to horror, take caution when picking up this novel. Be aware that there are explicit horror elements along with fantasy elements throughout the book.
Freewilds – The Cult and the Constable follows Constable Lukarde Alfans who begins to investigate a cult of demon worshippers, the Cult of Ebon, and ends up becoming the cult’s next target. He is framed for the murder of a psychic who assists with his investigations and ends up going into exile. The novel follows Lukarde’s journey as he seeks to create a fresh start while also seeking to learn more about the Cult of Ebon and fighting to unwind the mysteries that surround them.
On first impression, I was inspired by author Michael Scott’s imagination. His basis for the plot and world of the novel are unique and unlike anything else I have read. Now, after reading his work, I am absolutely amazed by Scott’s worldbuilding skills and how vividly he was able to present the story and its characters to the reader. Many times, I find that fantasy novels can take a lot of mental power to read through due to complex world-building and developing concepts, but Scott made his world and story easy to visualize for the reader, and I feel as though it swallowed me whole. Fear and despair infiltrated every word in Freewilds – The Cult and the Constable, and it was difficult to shake upon finishing the novel. This is exactly what I look for in horror novels, but this novel was unique because it also featured the mystique of fantasy, making it a knockout.
Michael Scott has created a fantasy novel like no other. His affinity for fantasy and horror are incomparable, and Freewilds – The Cult and the Constable is sure to shake up both genres. I have thoroughly enjoyed this literary treat, and I look forward to reading more from this author.
Get ready for a rip-roaring thrill ride latent with fantasy and horror elements – you are in for a treat
Tell Me More
Freewilds – The Cult and the Constable is labeled as a fantasy novel, but while reading it I found that it also fit the horror genre quite well. Consequently, horror is my all-time favorite genre so I was pleased with the horror themes throughout. With that being said, if you are sensitive to horror, take caution when picking up this novel. Be aware that there are explicit horror elements along with fantasy elements throughout the book.
Freewilds – The Cult and the Constable follows Constable Lukarde Alfans who begins to investigate a cult of demon worshippers, the Cult of Ebon, and ends up becoming the cult’s next target. He is framed for the murder of a psychic who assists with his investigations and ends up going into exile. The novel follows Lukarde’s journey as he seeks to create a fresh start while also seeking to learn more about the Cult of Ebon and fighting to unwind the mysteries that surround them.
On first impression, I was inspired by author Michael Scott’s imagination. His basis for the plot and world of the novel are unique and unlike anything else I have read. Now, after reading his work, I am absolutely amazed by Scott’s worldbuilding skills and how vividly he was able to present the story and its characters to the reader. Many times, I find that fantasy novels can take a lot of mental power to read through due to complex world-building and developing concepts, but Scott made his world and story easy to visualize for the reader, and I feel as though it swallowed me whole. Fear and despair infiltrated every word in Freewilds – The Cult and the Constable, and it was difficult to shake upon finishing the novel. This is exactly what I look for in horror novels, but this novel was unique because it also featured the mystique of fantasy, making it a knockout.
Michael Scott has created a fantasy novel like no other. His affinity for fantasy and horror are incomparable, and Freewilds – The Cult and the Constable is sure to shake up both genres. I have thoroughly enjoyed this literary treat, and I look forward to reading more from this author.
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