THE DARK PROVINCE: SON OF DUPRIN (Paperback)
a novel by William H. Johnson
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About THE DARK PROVINCE:
“The Dark Province is an epic fantasy adventure about a man who, to save his dying sister, must defy his religion and follow his faith.”
Sitting in the honored stalls of the Crystal Sanctuary, Calvin Gooding should be rejoicing in the message he receives from the Holy King of Duprin. But his heart is heavy. He awaits the carriage in which he must ride to deliver the fated news to his family. Time has run out.
In the midst of sorrow, exhaustion, and uncertainty, a sorceress from the Dark Province appears to Calvin. She promises to make his terminally ill twin sister, Marilyn, well again. As twins, Calvin and Mari share a special bond, and Calvin will do almost anything to save his sister’s life. But in order to free Mari from death’s grip, the sorceress claims that Calvin must travel to the Dark Province–a land where souls and flesh are devoured by the lawless and the spirit of man is bound in shackles. It’s a reckless land dominated by morally corrupt warlords and open sexuality.
Wrapped tightly in his religion, Calvin must make a life-altering decision. He can choose to follow the sorceress into the sinful abyss to save his sister, or he can accept a life of guilt and certain torment over her death.
Excerpt #2: “Forbidden Promise”
Excerpt #3: “A Game of Pleasure”
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LATEST REVIEW:
heck out this 4-star review for THE DARK PROVINCE: SON OF DUPRIN from “Tara Powell” – posted on Amazon on Thursday, July 22, 2010:
A fun read, July 22, 2010“I found this to be a very fun summer read. The author does a great job of creating a world that is a unique combination of both the medieval and the modern with characters that straddle this divide quite handily. This is a great start to a series for those intrigued by the fantastic as well as what happens when belief systems must be reconsidered. The characters are continuously challenged to question their moral centers while simultaneously sailing from one adventure to the next. The plot twists and turns keep coming until the end where upon becoming fully engulfed by this wonderful world; you’re left waiting anxiously for the next book to arrive. C’est la vie.”
AMAZON REVIEWS (click here to see the entire review):
Poetic Prose!!, July 19, 2010
“The Dark Province is both a thoughtful and delightful read.”
A Helluva Read, July 18, 2010
“This is a helluva read … an exciting journey full of passion and mystery.”
Son of Duprin, July 17, 2010
“I was somewhat skeptical at first, but after a few chapters I was hooked.”
Strong lyrical writing, July 14, 2010
“Hopeful, beautiful, dangerous, insightful, romantic, sexy, erotic . . . Johnson delivers with prose he should be proud of.”
Absolutely loved it…, July 6, 2010“The elements of hope and determination coupled with romance and faith made for a entertaining page turner.”
He Had Me at the Prologue!, June 25, 2010“William H. Johnson takes us on a personal journey that pulls on your heart strings like a magnet.”
I’m pleased., June 10, 2010
“Like a storyteller’s quilt, each chapter completes and compliments the next, until you’re blanketed in complexities of choice, salvation, struggle, and redemption.”
Unbelievably pleasantly surprised!, May 24, 2010“I couldn’t put the book down, and frequently kept it hidden under my desk at work so that I could read a chapter or two during the day.”
Take a Journey with the Son of Duprin, May 23, 2010
thoughts from a skeptic, May 21, 2010 Dark Province delivers a good read, great imagery, and thoughtful messages, May 20, 2010 Couldn’t put it down!, April 29, 2010 An auspicious debut!, March 24, 2010
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Great cover (love the contrasting orange and grey). I’m going to read the excerpts.
Thanks Gio! Happy you stopped by. Hope you enjoyed the excerpts!
I am so happy for you, Bill, to be doing your life’s dream! I bet the book is amazing, and I will look to read the excerpts, and will surely order the book when it is available.
I thought the cover was beautiful, as well!
Thanks Nancy for your great enthusiasm for this project! I believe that readers will enjoy this world and this journey. Thanks for your kind words on the cover art too! I feel that the designer did a could job in their first pass. This should be pretty darn close to the final. Have a great day!
I would love to read this book! It looks to b an interesting read! Congratulations to you, may your dreams carry you far.
Thank you! I look forward to getting it into your hands. Very soon–looks like virtual doors will open for business during the first week of March. Stay tuned!
I ordered my copies. I wish you great success and look forward to a good read on my end. Take care! Dayna
Thanks for ordering THE DARK PROVINCE, Dayna! I am looking forward to getting this work into your hands for you to enjoy as I have enjoyed creating it.
What an accomplishment Bill. I can’t wait to read the book.
Thanks Janet! It will be in your hands very soon!
I cannot wait to read this Bill. So excited for you. Ordered my copy. YAY!!
Hi Michelle! Thanks for ordering the book! I hope you are enjoying it heartily!
Nick and I each ordered a copy so there will be no fighting over it.
Haha! Good call. I would prefer the book to provoke thought more than violence!