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Order of the Dark Rose

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Order of the Dark Rose

Title Of Book: The Order of the Dark Rose
Series: The Cursed Mage Case Files Volume 1
By: PH Solomon
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Sub-Genre: Gaslamp, Steampunk, Historical Fantasy, Action/Adventure

Blurb:

Meet Manny, an arch-mage who can handle anything. Unless he’s cursed, lost his job and facing a hidden nemesis. Dangers circle like vultures. Nothing an arch-mage can’t handle. Unless the curse limits how much magic he can use or kills him outright.

Can Manny survive long enough to break his curse? Or will the arch-mage’s mysterious foe escape him?

Arch-mage Manny Mandeheim fell under a curse, watched his fiancé die, and then lost his job as a spy. What’s an unemployed arch-mage to do? Start his own magical investigation service while he works to clear his good name and avenge his lost love.

With his very un-magical partner, Wish Ackford, Manny discovers the menace of a conspiracy looming behind his curse. But the limitations from the hex leave him at a distinct disadvantage as he and Wish investigate.

Assassins lurk at every corner or in every tram car. The threat of an dangerous mastermind with murky intentions lingers just out of sight. A questionable source offers the hint of a secret order hounding Manny’s footsteps. A murder leads to a wrenching discovery.


What People Are Saying:

5 Stars – “Magical world-building, brilliant characters, amazing, leaves you craving more, sleight of hand story”

5 Stars – “Fans of Urban Fantasy are going to enjoy this one.”

5 Stars – “Adventure, exciting battle scenes, and a bit of humor…”

5 Stars – “The Chase Is On!!”

5 Stars – “The world-building is incredible.”


Where to buy The Order of the Dark Rose (The Cursed Mage Case Files Volume 1)

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Meet PH Solomon:

I’m P. H. Solomon a Best Selling Author and live in the greater Birmingham, AL area. I strongly dislike yard work and sanding the deck rail. However, I perform such duties to maintain a nice home for my loved ones as well as the family’s German Shepherds. In my spare time, I ride herd as a Computer Whisperer on large computers called servers (harmonica not required). I grew up with a love of books including fantasy. Always interested in odd details, history, and the world around me, I found an outlet in writing where I mix a wide range of interests from the regular world, history and anthropology into my fantasy books. My epic fantasy series, The Bow of Hart Saga, brings a fresh viewpoint to the genre where magic, myth and mysticism mingle. Described by readers as a “mixture of the classic fantasy past with new ideas.” Additionally, I enjoy reading, running, most sports, and fantasy football.


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The Book

Alaric betrayed everything he believed to save his wife — and failed.

His last chance to save the woman he loves lies in an ancient Wellstone, a repository of power, buried and lost long ago.

Luck—or something more troubling—leads him to a small group searching for the same stone.

  • a disgruntled dwarf,
  • a bumbling wizard,
  • and an elf with an unsettling amount of power.

If he can gain their trust, they might help him find the cure.

But the Wellstone holds more than he knows, and an old, terrible evil is stirring again, searching for the stone.

Can Alaric and his ragtag crew survive a traitor, a dragon, and the ghosts of their own pasts to find the stone before time runs out?


#EpicFantasy Writing Updates from P. H. Solomon: 12/6/2022

Here are the latest Epic Fantasy writing updates from P. H. Solomon and news about upcoming developments with The Cursed Mage Case Files series.


Hey everyone! PH back this week with updates to my epic fantasy writing projects with some announcements. First, let me address a personal issues without getting to deeply into it. I’ve had “brain fog” for over two years among other physical ailments which has delayed completion of a number of books. I’m currently addressing this with appointments and ways to better manage myself. I’m used to being far more mentally nimble and have not be completely aware how much this has been affecting me. I’ve gotten some sage advice from a fellow author who has dealt with something similar and the hope is I can at least manage the amount of work around the problem.

Epic Fantasy Writing News:

The JordanCon submission was rejected so that story will be used in an anthology to be announced.

December has arrived; here’s what’s happening:

  • The Bow of Hart Saga special edition boxset is not available if you missed the announcement. Here’s the cover linked to the sales page:

The Complete Bow of Hart Saga Cover

  • Beyond the Doors, Book 2 of Doors of Fantasy is delayed until at least January. There’s not much to do, but I want to focus my efforts on The Cursed Mage Case Files this month.
  • The Bow of Hart Saga prequels have been re-released as a bundle. Here’s the cover which is linked to the sales page:

The Dragon Rising Prequel Cover

  • I’m working on several parts of The Cursed Mage Case Files. This series is very good, but it’s suffered delays because of my health struggles. However, The Changeling Incident will receive a slight update ASAP and go on a Kindle free day on 12/8/2022 (announcement post will be that day).
    The Cursed Mage Case Files Series
  • The Unseen Hand is delayed, but I am making significant progress and hope to complete it yet this month. One of the reasons is that I have a book 1.5 that needs to come first. Development of the full novel spurred this extra book. It’s not long, but it takes some extra time and it is well worth it for the entire series. I’ll announce more definite plans as soon as I’ve made the appropriate progress, but the working title for book 1.5 is Assassin’s Dark Rose. It will add a dimension to the series that will be beneficial to readers enjoyment. I can share that there will be a story as well as a fictional after-action report from Manny with all kinds of connections to clues which he’s able to make. Additionally, I’ll include a growing glossary of characters and places in the early cases. There are a lot of fun developments coming, so I’m asking for readers forbearance as I get the series back on track. More to come

Archer’s Aim Store – New Addition

All the dates are fluid, but I want to stick to them as best I can. Releases will be announced here and on my email newsletter as well as social media accounts. Additionally look for new designs for merchandise items in the Archer’s Aim Press Store (there is already a 20% discount – use DEC20 at checkout). Items  from the store will make excellent gifts. Here’s the latest addition to the store listing: Stickers! Click the image to visit the store.

December New Addition to Archer's Aim Store

 

Conclusion

That’s it for updates. Once these projects are in flight or released, I should know more about my upcoming plans regarding 2023 and other new books.

Best Wishes until next time,

PHS

About P. H. Solomon

 

Writing Updates for 11/1/2022 From #EpicFantasy Author P. H. Solomon

Here are the latest Epic Fantasy updates from P. H. Solomon and news about upcoming releases of The Unseen Hand and The Bow of Hart Saga Special Edition Bundle.


Hey everyone! PH back this week with updates to my writing projects with some announcements. I’m late posting today because my schedule went from one productive meeting to two, the second of which has left me stoked over some possibilities to come soon. But more about that topic later. Let’s dive into current developments where have me equally enthused.

Writing News:

The Unseen Hand

I’ve made some solid advances with the final revision so I’m working through the manuscript now and hope it will be done within a couple of weeks so I can start notifying ARC readers it’s available. If you’re interested, please leave a comment to let me know and I’ll get you on the list.

My Latest Writing News:

No word from JordanCon about my submission, but then it’s not expected for a while. This will probably go out after the first of the year.

November is a busy month; here’s what’s happening:

  • Sample cover for The Bow of Hart Saga Special Edition BundleI’m now finalizing the special edition of The Bow of Hart Saga bundle which will be priced at 30% off the price of individual books in e-book, paperback, and hard cover. I’ll announce the pricing with the special edition bundle is completed and released, hopefully later this week. The bundle include:
    • A new bundle cover which should be used in all formats including audio.
    • Speaking of audio, it looks like Podium Audio may be able to release and audio bundle too.
    • Bonus content will be included which readers will enjoy.
    • Best of all, expect a 30% discount over the cost of the individual books together (example: the e-book bundle will be $6.99 while the three individual books together would be $9.99).
    • Special edition release date – is targeted for no later than 11/7 and will be a great holiday purchase, remaining on sale through about 1/15/2022, if not the end of January.
  • Later this month, Beyond the Doors, Book 2 of Doors of Fantasy will arrive. This is an anthology and should whet readers appetites even more. Target date is 11/14/2022
  • The Bow of Hart Saga prequels will receive a makeover as a bundle offered for $0.99 and an updated cover. Look for this as soon as I’m able to finish the work which should not take too long. Target date is 11/21/2022
  • The Changeling Incident and The Order of the Dark Rose will have a soft release with audio for each in preparation for The Unseen Hand release. The Order of the Dark Rose will have a slight color change that should be available for updated version in your reader. This change will not affect print version. Target date will be no later than 12/2/2022 if possible.
  • The Unseen Hand will be released (If all goes well) during the first week of December. The book will appear in e-book, paperback, hard cover, and audio. This will be the first time I’ve released a book in all these formats. The target date is 12/5/2022 unless delayed by unforeseen developments. I hope to put up the pre-release page soon but I want to complete more revision ASAP before I do that.

All the dates are fluid, but I want to stick to them as best I can. Releases will be announced here and on my email newsletter as well as social media accounts. Additionally look for new designs for merchandise items in the Archer’s Aim Press Store (there is already a 15% discount – use NOV15 at checkout). Items  from the store will make excellent gifts.

Archer's Aim Press Store

Conclusion

That’s it for updates. Once these projects are in flight or released, I should know more about my upcoming plans regarding 2023 and other new books.

Best Wishes until next time,

PHS