{"id":92778,"date":"2023-08-21T07:00:35","date_gmt":"2023-08-21T11:00:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/?p=92778"},"modified":"2023-08-19T12:03:02","modified_gmt":"2023-08-19T16:03:02","slug":"a-deadly-foe-is-on-the-horizon-but-krells-past-may-be-deadlier-fantasy-author-releases-riveting-sequel-of-paladins-and-gods","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/a-deadly-foe-is-on-the-horizon-but-krells-past-may-be-deadlier-fantasy-author-releases-riveting-sequel-of-paladins-and-gods\/","title":{"rendered":"A Deadly Foe Is On The Horizon, But Krell&#8217;s Past May Be Deadlier &#8211; Fantasy Author Releases Riveting Sequel Of Paladins And Gods"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; A fantastical story set in a world where paladins are heroes and the champions of the gods finds itself in the shadow of a looming threat. Their only choice? To rely on the services of an uneducated, incapable and stubborn paladin named Krell, whose adventures we follow again in the fantasy novel \u201cFutility of Defense\u201d (ISBN: 978-0228892243; July, 2023) by Bryan Cole, the second book in the \u201cA Paladin\u2019s Journey\u201d series.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/23-0822-s2p-futility-defense-800x600.jpg\" alt=\"BOOK: Futility of Defense\" width=\"800\" height=\"600\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-92721\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/23-0822-s2p-futility-defense-800x600.jpg 800w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/23-0822-s2p-futility-defense-800x600-400x300.jpg 400w, https:\/\/www.send2press.com\/wire\/images\/23-0822-s2p-futility-defense-800x600-200x150.jpg 200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><br \/><em>Image Caption: \u201cFutility of Defense\u201d by Bryan Cole.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>A new release, \u201cFutility of Defense,\u201d is set in a world where paladins are nothing but trouble and stories about paladins are everywhere. When Krell, an uneducated nobody with a stubborn streak as wide as the sea, hears the call from ReckNor, the capricious god of the seas and skies, the attention of the rich and powerful turn their gaze toward him. Paladins are notorious for upsetting the balance of power, to the detriment of any who don&#8217;t worship their deity.<\/p>\n<p>When Krell stands against the might of the sea devils and emerges victorious, concern and interest turn to fear\u2014fear of their secrets and plans being revealed and exposed, of the ruin that often follows in a paladin&#8217;s wake. Now he stands in defense of a pitiful town at the edge of nowhere, even as the sea devil menace grows more dire for each day that passes. For as deadly as the sea devils are to Krell, his past choices and the consequences of his actions may be deadlier still . . . .<\/p>\n<p>\u201cA Paladin\u2019s Journey\u201d is a series that\u2019s perfect for fans of \u201cLord of the Rings\u201d and \u201cGame of Thrones.\u201d Readers of the first book have said it is \u201c\u2026a promising start to a series that high-fantasy fans will enjoy\u201d and had an ending that \u201ckept me hanging on for more\u2026.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>BRYAN COLE is an avid reader and has loved the fantasy genre since he was a child. His love of stories of mighty knights, terrible dragons, and noble steeds has inspired him for decades. Find out more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.fatpaladin.ca\/\">https:\/\/www.fatpaladin.ca\/<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cFutility of Defense\u201d is available through Tellwell Publishing, Amazon, Barnes &amp; Noble, Book Depository, Booktopia, Indigo and other online book sellers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>BOOK SUMMARY:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Author: Bryan Cole<\/p>\n<p>Email: fat.paladin.incorporated[@]gmail.com<\/p>\n<p>Buy Link: <a href=\"https:\/\/a.co\/d\/0OYkt9l\">https:\/\/a.co\/d\/0OYkt9l<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Genre: Fantasy<\/p>\n<p>Released: July, 2023<\/p>\n<p>PAPERBACK ISBN-13: 9780228892243<\/p>\n<p>Publisher: Tellwell (<a href=\"http:\/\/www.tellwell.ca\">www.tellwell.ca<\/a>)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>TORONTO, Ontario, Canada, Aug. 21, 2023 (SEND2PRESS NEWSWIRE) &#8212; A fantastical story set in a world where paladins are heroes and the champions of the gods finds itself in the shadow of a looming threat. Their only choice? 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