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The final book in the thrilling epic fantasy Ley trilogy, set in a sprawling city of light and magic fueled by a ley line network.In a world torn apart by the shattering of the magical ley lines that formerly powered all the cities and towns of the Baronies, there are few havens left for the survivors. The uncontrolled distortions released by the shattering have claimed the main cities of the Baronial Plains. And many of the Wielders who controlled the ley died in the apocalyptic cataclysm their manipulation of the ley created. Wielder Kara Tremain and former Dog Allan Garrett, survivors of the city of Erenthrall's destruction, have seized control of the new Nexus created at the distant temple known as the Needle, the stronghold of the White Cloaks and their leader, Father Dalton.
About the Author
Joshua Palmatier was born in Coudersport, PA, but since his father was in the military he moved around. Alot. He's lived in the states of Pennsylvania (three times) , Florida (twice) , Washington, California (briefly) , Virginia, Texas (twice) , and now resides in upstate New York. He has spent the majority of his life so far going to school, earning a Bachelors of Science and a Master of Arts degree in mathematics from the Pennsylvania State University, followed by a PhD in mathematics from Binghamton University. He is currently teaching mathematics (what else) at the State University of New York--Oneonta. Joshua started writing science fiction and fantasy novels and short stories in the eighth grade, when the teacher assigned a one page Twilight Zone-ish short story. He wrote a story about Atlantis. It was from the perspective of one of the inhabitants as he escaped in a spaceship, watching his world being destroyed by water from one of the viewports of the ship. He got an A. Joshua has never stopped writing since, mainly focusing on novels. "The Skewed Throne" is Joshua's first published novel, but it's the fourth novel he's written. The sequels--"The Cracked Throne" and "The Vacant Throne"--are now all available in paperback as well. His newest series is being written under the pseudonym Benjamin Tate and starts with the novel "Well of Sorrows" followed by "Leaves of Flame". He is currently hard at work on the third book in the trilogy, "Breath of Heaven". He's also managed to write a few short stories. The Skewed ThroneThe Cracked ThroneThe Vacant ThroneWell of Sorrows (as Benjamin Tate) Leaves of Flame (as Benjamin Tate) Breath of Heaven (forthcoming) "Mastihooba" in edited by Jennifer Brozek from APEX. "Tears of Blood" in edited by Jennifer Brozek from Dark Quest. (January 2011) "An Alewife in Kish" (as Benjamin Tate) in edited by Joshua Palmatier & Patricia Bray from DAW Books. (March 2011) "The River" in edited by Alma Alexander from Dark Quest. (November 2011) After Hours: Tales From the Ur-Bar (DAW, March 2011) The Modern Fae's Guide to Surviving Humanity (DAW, 2012)
