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In 59 AD, as the Celt horde on Anglesey succumbs to Roman aggression, war goddess Fey grants Lucan Mac Aliester his wish—life. Lucan soon discovers that it is not his Druidic people the bargain elevates, but himself.

20 tales of action, suspense, intrigue and terror set in the Majestic Universe by the author of Nocturnal Vacations and Depths of Savagery. "His dark and primal passion explodes in vicious tales. Likened to the timeless author Robert E. Howard's barbarism, Steven L. Shrewsbury is the reincarnated Howard." -Peggy Jo Shumate aka Brutal Dreamer, Eternal Night Science Fiction, Fantasy and Horror

"Depths of Savagery is a collection of 13 tales of barbaric heroic fantasy. Through tales involving ancient Celts, Vikings, other-worldly Crusaders, and Confederate Guerillas, the human animal is dissected to the bone..." Click for more info.

Nocturnal Vacations, by Steven L. Shrewsbury. "Dack Shannon, albino agent from secret intelligence cabal Majestic Services, is exiled to a remote locale and dispenses ruthless justice as he sees fit..."

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"Herman Melville said it best when he proclaimed that every path eventually leads to the sea. For it is the sea that holds our most sacred and terrifying fears, yet it also holds a glorious mysticism over us as a race, an attraction so strong that most of us flock to beaches, river banks, creeks, and lakes at every opportunity to stare out into the vast blueness and wonder: what's out there?"

"Grimoire de Solace is a dark fantasy anthology by 15 writers, with illustrations by 15 artists. A vast array of stories covers many settings and themes, with elements of horror, romance, mystery, action, and everything in between. A must for readers of the fantasy genre."

"In the world of The Blackest Death things are never what they seem and a trip down a lonely stretch of highway, through the shadow-rooms of a darkened house at the edge of the woods, or through the inhuman imagination might just bring you face to face with your worst possible nightmare come true..."

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Godforsaken Review

Godforsaken
by Steven L. Shrewsbury
ISBN 1-933016-10-8
2005, 262 pages, soft cover, $15.95
Behler Publications
http://www.behlerpublications.com/

Steven Shrewsbury is a science fiction / fantasy writer whose fan base is rapidly growing. The reason for his popularity is clear in Godforsaken: Shrewsbury is an accomplished storyteller with a gift for story and character development.

The story begins in 59 AD on the Isle of Anglesey. The Roman Empire is at its zenith in the quest to conquer all the known world. In Britannia they face powerful druids and Celtic warriors who battle savagely against the Romans to protect their homeland. No warrior is more savage than Lucan MacAliester. The massive Celt leads his men without fear into a losing fight against soldiers superior in number but not in courage or skill. When Lucan prays to the Goddess Fey for life, she hears and answers. Lucan is captured alive by the Roman legions and taken to Rome as a combatant in their arena. During the long trek by land and sea to Rome, Fey visits Lucan in human female form providing comfort, encouragement, and gifts that will increase his abilities as warrior. Fey has a hidden agenda, one that will change the Celtic leader's life forever.

From his homeland to the underworld to Rome, and later Asia Minor, Lucan struggles to survive. His skill in battle and white-blonde hair enthrall the blood thirsty Romans as he fights to the death of each opponent in their arena. His manly form is battered and torn, which only makes him more appealing to goddesses and earthly females. Fey has blessed him with abilities beyond those of other humans. Lucan commands wolves to battle at his side, and sees through the eyes of ravens. His abilities are godlike and not even the gods of the underworld can stand against him. An unknown purpose guides him. Adding to Lucan's mystique is his association with Paul of Tarsus, a Christian whose wisdom and strength are beyond those of a warrior. The Christian characters they meet impress the pagan Celts with their courage and add immeasurable depths to Lucan's life.

Shrewsbury weaves a rousing tale here. The battles are realistic and gory. Lucan is powerful character, an uncommon man who ultimately becomes a god and leader of his people. The plotting is masterful and endlessly exciting. Steven Shrewsbury is just simply a talented storyteller. If you haven't read his work, I suggest you start with this one. Be warned, Godforsaken has realistic violence and sexual content.

—Laurel Johnson
Midwest Book Review

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