The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality by Gahan Hanmer

The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality
by Gahan Hanmer

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Just released: April 2, 2012
Publisher: Two Harbors Press
Genre: Fantasy
Paperback: 360 pages
Rating: 4

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Sometimes it's funny how fast things can change, and sometimes it's not...

Welcome to Albert Keane's beautifully designed medieval kingdom nestled in a completely isolated river valley in the Canadian wilderness. Peaceful, happy, and prosperous, it takes nothing from the modern world, not so much as a single clock.

There is a castle, of course, and a monastery. There is even a pitch dark, rat-infested dungeon - because you simply have to have one if you are trying to rule a feudal kingdom!

Farmers work the land, artisans ply their trades, monks keep school and visit the sick, and nobody (well, almost nobody) misses the modern world at all.

So why has Jack Darcey - actor, wanderer, ex-competitive fencer - been tricked and seduced into paying a visit? And why hasn't anyone told him that the only way to leave is a perilous trek across hundreds of miles of trackless wilderness without a compass or a map?

Because a tide of fear and violence is rising from the twisted ambitions of one of King Albert's nobles, and Albert's fortune teller believes that Jack could turn the tide - if he lives long enough ...

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Seamlessly blending medieval and modern elements, The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality serves up a heady brew of action, humor, romance and satire in a kingdom set apart in time and space where reality is the dealer's choice.

My two-bits:
In-a-word(s): ripples
Enjoyable read. I was pulled into a what felt like a romp at a renaissance festival.

ooo, but it does turn serious with some action thrown in to keep you on your toes.

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* review copy courtesy of publisher

* part of The Kingdom On the Edge of Reality tour - check out the other stops for more details on this book and goodies



***~*~* Fairy Tales in Bruges III schedule *~*~***

Fairy Tales in Bruges III - invitation

Fairy Tales
in bruges III
a virtual book event
April 2012

It's a fairytale town, isn't it?
- Harry from film In Bruges

Fairy Tales in Bruges started here.

And continued here last year.

The story continues this month with another visit to my fairy tale town of Bruges.

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Lords and Ladies

of here

and afar

Queen Maerie and her King Markus

invite you to Castle Bryggja

for a JOUST

April 19, 2012

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RSVP in comments if you would like to win this book...

--~ Book Giveaway ~--
The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality
by Gahan Hanmer
Sometimes it’s funny how fast things can change, and sometimes it’s not . . .

Welcome to Albert Keane’s beautifully designed medieval kingdom nestled in a completely isolated river valley in the Canadian wilderness. Peaceful, happy, and prosperous, it takes nothing from the modern world, not so much as a single clock.

There is a castle, of course, and a monastery. There is even a pitch dark, rat-infested dungeon – because you simply have to have one if you are trying a rule a feudal kingdom!

Farmers work the land, artisans ply their trades, monks keep school and visit the sick, and nobody (well, almost nobody) misses the modern world at all.

So why has Jack Darcey – actor, wanderer, ex-competitive fencer – been tricked and seduced into paying a visit? And why hasn’t anyone told him that the only way to leave is a perilous trek across hundreds of miles of trackless wilderness without a compass or a map?

Because a tide of fear and violence is rising from the twisted ambitions of one of King Albert’s nobles, and Albert’s fortune teller believes that Jack could turn the tide – if he lives long enough . . .

Seamlessly blending medieval and modern elements,The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality serves up a heady brew of action, humor, romance and satire in a kingdom set apart in time and space where reality is the dealer’s choice.

WIN a copy of this book!

Open to all.

2 winners:
US - will receive book from publisher
International - will receive my ARC

Offer ends: April 30, 2012

TO DO (2-parts):

TELL me ...

1. Are you US or International?

2. Which fairy tale or fairy tale book you would like to see featured in this event.

AND, let me know your email (if I don't already have it)

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* please note: zombies have been known to appear in Bruges - you have been warned...

* image source Bruges castle

***~*~* Fairy Tales in Bruges III schedule *~*~***

In My Mailbox - 2.05.12

In My Mailbox is hosted by The Story Siren and inspired by Pop Culture Junkie. A post where we share books acquired via mailbox, library, store, etc.

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Bought:

The Art of Hearing Heartbeats
by Jan-Philipp Sendker
-historical fiction

The Thorn and the Blossom: A Two-Sided Love Story
by Theodora Goss
illustrated by Scott McKowen
-paranormal romance

For Review:

The Galahad Legacy
by Dom Testa
-dystopia, YA
courtesy of publisher
Thanks Aisha!

Finding Alice
by Andrea DiGiglio
courtesy of author
Thanks Andrea!


For Review and future giveaway:

Detritus
by Kate Jonez
edited by S.S. Michaels
-anthology, horror
courtesy of author
Thanks Kate!
stay tuned: giveaway in April during Fairy Tales in Bruges III event

Earth Angel
(Falling Angels Saga)
by E. Van Lowe
-paranormal, YA
courtesy of author
Thanks E!
stay tuned: giveaway later this month during YA Paranormal Activity event

The Kingdom on the Edge of Reality
by Gahan Hanmer
-fantasy
courtesy of publisher - part of blog tour
Thanks Nicole!
stay tuned: giveaway in April during Fairy Tales in Bruges III event

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* get a heads up on free or discounted ebooks from Books on the Knob

* image from Leafcutter Designs - world's smallest postal service and you can get a letter kit at Chronicle Books