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Pathways in the Dark on sale now!

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Pathways in the Dark is now on sale!!! The penultimate chapter in the Greystone Saga’s first major arc can now be purchased in both ebook and paperback formats!!

From the back cover

The dark pathways of Portents tell of frightful demons and characters’ surprising histories.

Detective Loren and Soriya Greystone’s journeys continue in the next series of tales in the Greystone Collection, Pathways in the Dark. Discover new monsters in Portents, including a phoenix, an onna-bugeisha, and the cult of Anubis. Delve deeper into Detective Samantha Myers’ secretive past, and follow Captain Ruiz as he continues to be plagued by the demons of Portents, even during his leave of absence. As Loren and Soriya battle the city’s monsters and their fractured relationship alike, they come to realize that everyone has two stories…and that nobody can be trusted, no matter how well you think you know them.

The next anthology of the Greystone Collection further casts the city of Portents in the shadows, showing that no one is safe.

 

Six tales that set the stage for war in Portents…

Follow Soriya, Loren and Ruiz as they tackle the growing threats in Portents. The shadows are closing in on them. Will they see the signs in time or is war inevitable?

Order your copy now in either ebook format or paperback!

            

The incredible launch price of $0.99 continues for the ebook!

But as a bonus to those who love their paperback editions you can receive a free ebook copy through the Kindle Matchbook program!

Support the launch of Pathways in the Dark

How can you help? Spread the word about the launch on social media. Write a blog about the latest release in the Greystone series.

And definitely be sure to leave a review anywhere and everywhere once you’ve enjoyed the collection.

I’m hoping to really give this a big push up to the finale in September and all help is appreciated!

Happy Reading!

Pathways in the Dark Arrives Next Week!

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We’re only a week out from the release of Pathways in the Dark, book four in the Greystone series. You would think it would be old hat by now but when it gets to crunch time like this I am still a nervous newbie.

And I shouldn’t be. Not for this project.

I loved putting this collection together. It pushed me in different directions. It forced me to question certain notions about Portents and the world created over the first three books.

Mostly though, it challenged me on a story level to make this separate tales connect thematically. To really push the characters with unique challenges and test them before the next big thing comes their way this fall.

What’s included?

Six tales rest at the heart of this collection. Founder’s Day, which is still available for free separate from the rest of the contents, follows Loren and Myers chasing down clues connected to the fallen Church of the Second Coming. A classic whodunit that forces Loren to face his past mistakes and choose a better path.

        

In Collateral, see Loren and Soriya deal with the fallout of Henry Erikson’s search for immortality from The Medusa Coin and the damage it inflicts on not only the city but their fragile partnership.

Trustfall follows Alejo Ruiz during his leave of absence from the department. Thefts are on the rise near his daughter’s college campus and he is pulled into the case with danger lurking from both friend and foe.

The Apartment is a solo Soriya tale as she works to find her place in Portents. Connecting with the city has to take a backseat as a haunting threatens the lives of two brothers and leads to a greater understanding of what is happening to the Bypass.

Blackmail puts Detective Samantha Myers in the spotlight as more of her ominous past comes to light.

And Connections follows Soriya’s newest friend Gilgamesh, from The Medusa Coin, as he is abducted by the Cult of Anubis. Can Soriya save him in time before he becomes their ultimate sacrifice? Hints at what is to come in the series are brought to light in this tale.

What are people saying about Pathways in the Dark?

“I thought it was awesome.” – Christina (Amazon Reviewer)

“This series gets better and better and better. Very highly recommended must read.” – Steve (Amazon Reviewer)

“Pathways will keep you on the edge of your seat and begging for more.” – TE (Goodreads Reviewer)

Pre-order your copy today!

The ebook is available now for pre-order at the low price of $0.99!! Paperback fans will be able to order their copy starting February 20th!

            

Pathways in the Dark Pre-Orders Available Now!

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Yes indeed! It is that time again! Pre-orders are now available for the digital version of Pathways in the Dark.

Pre-Order Your Copy Today!

         

The dark pathways of Portents tell of frightful demons and characters’ surprising histories.

Detective Loren and Soriya Greystone’s journeys continue in the next series of tales in the Greystone Collection, Pathways in the Dark. Discover new monsters in Portents, including a phoenix, an onna-bugeisha, and the cult of Anubis. Delve deeper into Detective Samantha Myers’ secretive past, and follow Captain Ruiz as he continues to be plagued by the demons of Portents, even during his leave of absence. As Loren and Soriya battle the city’s monsters and their fractured relationship alike, they come to realize that everyone has two stories…and that nobody can be trusted, no matter how well you think you know them.

The next anthology of the Greystone Collection further casts the city of Portents in the shadows, showing that no one is safe.

For Parker Rose…

This book is dedicated to my daughter, Parker. Thanks to Parker, four and a half years ago I left the working world to be a full-time dad.

Best decision of my life.

I could not imagine following my writing dream without her in my corner, cheering on each new installment as they’ve come together. She is a constant reminder of why I love this job and how important it is to tell stories.

Summing up the project

There are some books where finding a theme is difficult. Where building short stories into a collection can become a chore and feel forced. Pathways in the Dark was the opposite with me. Each story flowed organically from The Medusa Coin, pulling and twisting threads that seemed to be embedded in the previous novel for the sole purpose of this collection.

A happy coincidence that I will gladly attribute to some hidden brilliance on my part.

Threats return and new ones are hinted at. Each character gets a moment to shine as the shadows close in around them.

A storm is gathering. The long night is almost upon us.

And Portents will fall.

Unless Soriya and Loren can stand together one last time.

Order your copy of Pathways in the Dark today and save!

The pre-order launch of Pathways in the Dark is only $0.99!!! Enjoy the savings and the six thrilling tales when the book arrives on February 20th, 2018!!

         

Thanks for reading!

Join the Advance Team for Pathways in the Dark

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It’s getting to be that time again. Book Four of the Greystone series arrives in six weeks! It’s insane how these dates sneak up on me. To prepare, I’m opening the doors to my Advance Team of reviewers once again!

Why should you join?

How about a FREE copy of Pathways in the Dark? Not enough? How about chances to win prizes and gift cards not offered to anyone else?

I love my advance team. They do an amazing job of spreading the word about each release and take the time to write some fantastic reviews online about the books. I understand the commitment involved, the time necessary to read a book and figure out a way to promote it. That’s why I try to thank them as much as possible for their services.

This endeavor, these books, don’t work without reviews. It takes a village and I am hoping you’ll join today to stand with us for this next book and every other to follow.

What do I have to do?

To join, email me directly at lou@loupaduano.com

You’ll be put on the list and when Pathways is sent out you’ll be the first to receive it. Digital copies only, though, as my ability to ship paperbacks is quite limited at this point.

And then? ENJOY the book! Read it, love it, live it. At the bus stop, at the dinner table, everywhere you can think to squeeze in some reading time, DO IT!

Tell your kids about the book. Tell your doctor, the stranger sitting next to you, that crazy nerd with the Jean-Luc Picard poster in his cubicle at work. Spread the word about the series!

And when it comes to release time? Review the hell out of it. Post it on your blog, your friend’s blog, your grandmother’s blog… Oh, and on Amazon, Barnes and Noble, Goodreads, and Kobo. (Please and thank you…)

I’m not strict about it. I don’t push. I just know that without fine reviewers like you, this series won’t stick and I want people to love Soriya and Loren as much I do for a long, long time!

If you’re interested in joining the advance team, let me know today at lou@loupaduano.com.

I can’t wait to hear from you.

Thanks for reading!

Pathways in the Dark Teaser

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Earlier this week I shared a first glimpse at December’s digital only FREE release – Founder’s Day. Like Resurrectionists before it, Founder’s Day serves as a primer for the rest of the short story collection coming out in February – Pathways in the Dark.

Background for Pathways in the Dark

This was the title of the first book way, way, way back in 2008. I thought it summed up my feelings about the series nicely. Unfortunately it never fit with the narrative being told and Signs of Portents was born from that change.

But the title still fit and I knew it would. Somewhere.

When I put the final touches on Tales from Portents last year, I realized how much I enjoyed the short story format. It was a nice break from writing out those epic novels and really opened up new ways of telling tales set in the Greystone universe.

I come from a comic book reading childhood (he said staring at his Amazing Spider-Man Omnibus next to his computer…) so I’m accustomed to larger epics broken up between smaller – yet still important – moments in a character’s life.

That was the purpose behind Tales. Background on the characters and the world.

Pathways in the Dark is very much the same, yet – to me – it feels completely unique. Tales was a prequel. With Pathways, everything is in the present.

The importance of the moment…

Theme became the connecting point for these stories and all tied back to the title of the collection. Pathways in the Dark represents a glimpse at each character following the events of The Medusa Coin. From Ruiz to Myers, from Soriya to Loren, each player faces an obstacle that calls their path forward into question.

Pathways is about how to find your way back to the light at the darkest of moments. How to build a life from ashes. How to succeed. And how to fail…

Pathways in the Dark arrives in February

pathways in the darkThe shadows are growing around Portents.

Detective Greg Loren attempts to recover from injuries sustained during his hunt for the Medusa coin but is pulled into more darkness as the full extent of Erikson’s attempt at immortality is discovered.

Soriya Greystone works to connect with the city she protects, stumbling on fluctuations caused by the evolving Bypass and an ancient cult attempting to bring back the god, Anubis. On top of the dangers surrounding the pair, the Founder returns to the city and brings death with him.

Danger is around every corner and Portents grows darker as war inches closer to the surface in these tales from the Greystone collection.

War is coming…

I said it last time. We’re rolling downhill on our way to one explosive finale come next September. Pathways takes you one step closer to the end.

And not everyone comes out of the dark…

I can’t wait to share more from this incredible project. Lots of cool tidbits and teasers coming closer to the end of the year.

Thanks for reading.

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