A press release from Shahid Mahmud of Arc Manor Publishing:

Our free ebook for January 2014 will be Victoria Strauss’ The Garden of Sone.

Mini Reviews for the book:

“A powerful tale of repression, rebellion, and prophecy.” —Locus

“A superior and original novel.” —Publishers Weekly (starred review)

“Strauss has created a complex plot filled with action, suspense, intrigue, and romance. Rich characterizations and vivid settings combine in a story that readers will relish…. Highly recommended for serious readers of fantasy.” —Kliatt

“I couldn’t stop reading this wonderful novel.” –Kate Elliott

Brief Description of the Book:

At the heart of the Fortress lay the Garden.

At the heart of the Garden lay the Stone.

It was a living entity of power beyond understanding–not even by the men who had used its energies to control the unGifted masses, ever since the wrenching cataclysm that shattered the union of Hand and Mind and split the world centuries ago. Then came Bron, his arrival long foretold, destined to restore the balance between Hand and Mind. But Bron had other plans. He stole the Stone… and vanished.

Now Bron’s daughter Cariad, a powerful empath and skilled assassin, must follow the footsteps of a father she has never known, into the depths of the same Fortress. Waiting there is Jolyon, her father’s deadly enemy, a man whose thirst for domination is matched only by his taste for blood… and who possesses the power to satisfy both appetites. Cariad must learn the secret of Jolyon’s strength before it is too late. For just as her father’s arrival was prophesied, so too is his return. And this time Jolyon is ready — for Bron to die.

The book will be offered from January 2 through January 31, 2014 via our online catalogue page http://www.PPickings.com. The download code is 9991387