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Cover Reveal: Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon

September 10, 2025 by Dave Lawson Leave a Comment

Blurb:

In Eoden City, where relentless sands devour the land outside the city, Shen Auger is the reluctant heir to a dark legacy. His father Eoden, revered as the immortal Vessel of the Gods, holds sway over a dying world. But when Shen’s mother reveals whispers of hidden secrets that lie in the blistering wasteland, Shen’s sheltered life unravels.  

Fuelled by a burning need for answers, Shen embarks on a perilous journey beyond the city’s walls, into the unforgiving Desolation. Alongside his fierce friend Griss, he encounters a Darkness that will not be sated until it consumes all. As rebellion ignites and the Darkness looms, Shen must confront his father’s tyranny and master a power born of love and rage to save his world—or watch it burn.  

Tethered to Darkness is an epic tale of betrayal, shocking revelations, and the fight for truth in a land where even hope casts a shadow.

Art by Joe Requeza: Joe’s Instagram

Links

Pre-order: https://mattfalcon.com/books/

Amazon.com link: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0FP5CYNKD

Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/240879681-tethered-to-darkness

About the Author

Originating from The Netherlands, Matt Falcon is the pen name of Dutch writer Thijs de Valk, a name that, like many fantasy authors, proves tricky for most English speakers to pronounce. 

After a successful 10+ years career in the online business realm, culminating in his role as CEO of the popular SEO tool Yoast, Falcon sought a new path. After much deliberation and some help from his wife, he picked up his love for writing again. Two years ago he started his debut fantasy novel, Tethered to Darkness, the opening chapter of The Veil of Sands series. He’s learned a lot since, has met the awesome writing community on social media and wants to continue writing for the rest of his days.

Filed Under: Cover Reveal Tagged With: Fantasy, Self Published

About Dave Lawson

Dave Lawson is an Oklahoma-based fantasy novelist. He received an MFA in Fiction Writing from The New School in 2009 and published some contemporary literary fiction, before spending several years doing absolutely nothing with his degree. His first fantasy novel, The Envoys of War, was published in October of 2024. He enjoys writing about conniving rakes and creative liars who do whatever they must to get what they desire. However, Dave's not like his characters. Pinky swear. When he's not writing, he teaches high school English and Drama. He lives with his wife, Caitlin, and their dog, Rowena, who is a ball of energy. In a past life, Dave was surely a pirate.

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