COVER REVEAL: The Last Cry of Innocence (The Fates of Aten #2) by N.A. Betts

Blurb

THE DEBT OF FAILURE IS SETTLED IN MADNESS

Two years of war have broken Alira Verbrandt. Cornered in Astera, the last bastion guarding the River Zybril, she fights not only to hold the line, but to keep the pieces of herself together. The relentless Illyrian Expeditionary Army looms ever closer, but her fate–and that of the fractured north–may rest on the shoulders of a man tormented by dreams of things he shouldn’t see.

Desperate for answers, Alira sails west into treacherous waters, forging an uneasy alliance with a daring sea captain whose fiery spirit hides secrets as dark as her enemy. Their path leads to the towering peaks of Idel–where forgotten truths awaken–and into a dark labyrinth buried beneath the world.

What she finds will shake her resolve. The return of their creator draws near, bringing the promise of final judgment. She must unveil the last Fates, those who identities lie hidden from themselves. 

But time is running out, and the price of failure is greater than death.

I MADE HER A PROMISE. AND BY MY BLOOD I WILL KEEP IT.

The Last Cry of Innocence is the second book in N.A. Betts’ ‘The Fates of Aten’ series. It is a 488 page epic fantasy adventure, perfect for fans of the personal struggles in R.F. Kuang’s, The Poppy War, and those who enjoyed the unlikely alliances in Scott Lynch’s, The Lies of Locke Lamora.

This novel will have a short, immersive listening component through Spotify. Its official, original theme is ‘One Step Away from Dawn’ by Gea Wildwood, and is included within the text. Readers will be able to listen to the song sung by the enigmatic bardess, Chiara, as they read through the text later in the story. 

Link to ‘One Step Away from Dawn’:

YouTube: Gea Wildwood – One Step Away From Dawn [New Single]

Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/1aU9O2F3OTCNowPa6LEesJ?si=ad9ee9f537554164

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About the Author

N.A. (Nick) Betts is a Canadian author of epic fantasy with a love for timeless storytelling. A Veteran of the Canadian Armed Forces, he crafts sweeping tales of good versus evil, drawing inspiration from Tolkien and other classic works of the genre. His stories are filled with tropes such as coming of age, self-discovery, and found family, while exploring themes of physical perseverance and mental resilience.

When he’s not busy creating new worlds, Nick can be found enjoying professional wrestling, diving into stories of the unexplained, or relaxing with some good jazz. He lives just outside Edmonton, Alberta, with his wife and their two cats, Bandit and Carter.

Website: https://www.nabettsfantasy.com

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