Rune has been training to be an assassin and spy in the Crown’s service for as long as he can remember.
So, when the chance to prove himself crosses his path, he seizes it.
Without any idea that the kingdom’s future rests on the edge of a blade, Rune finds himself playing a far more important role than he realizes.
Prince Heiris has felt alone ever since the death of his parents four years before. Yet, never has he felt more alone as his coronation approaches.
But it’s not just the weight of a crown pressing down on him as assassins try to take his life. Because it’s not just the throne at stake if he were to die.
Heiris Stelheart’s death would bring about a second Age of Ashes.
A kingdom one death away from civil war. A bloodline one death away from unleashing the dragons upon the realm once more.
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P.D. Atkerson, author of the Castling series
ReplyDeletePurpose: To invite P.D. Atkerson to participate in a 4-month reading challenge spotlighting 30 authors.
Key Points:
Community: Booktok 📚 is a vibrant, fast-growing Goodreads community of passionate readers.
Praise for the Castling series: Marissa praises the series as Christian suspense that is propulsive, heartfelt, and full of high-stakes missions where faith, courage, and right vs. danger collide.
Character strength: Readers genuinely care about the characters, even when flawed; reviewers note the books are impossible to put down and always satisfying.
Author background: Marissa acknowledges P.D. Atkerson as a homeschooled writer from Montana who "may or may not be a secret agent," with a theme of "things aren't always what they seem," writing what they enjoy reading.
Fit for community: The books are clean, faith-filled suspense with depth, adventure, and realistic characters—exactly what the community wants.
The opportunity: A 4-month reading challenge featuring only 30 authors total.
What the feature includes:
One book gets an entire month in the spotlight with dedicated discussions and engaged readers.
Real conversations, not passive reads—members dissect characters, debate plot twists, and share theories across Goodreads, BookTok, and beyond.
A ripple effect of shouting about, reviewing, and recommending the book.
What the author gets:
Genuine engagement from real readers, not bots or algorithms.
Authentic reviews that build trust and buzz.
A dedicated discussion thread for reader questions and connections.
A seat at the table as one of 30 carefully chosen authors.
Month-long visibility, not a one-and-done post.
Honest truth: The challenge is about creating moments—readers discovering a new favorite author, authors feeling community support, and turning readers into lifelong fans.
Call to action: Marissa reached out early to secure a spot before they are gone. If interested, reply and she will send a full community overview with group stats, past engagement highlights, and how the book will be brought to life in the challenge.
Tone: No pressure, no strings attached—just a genuine invitation. Marissa hopes P.D. Atkerson says yes and can picture readers losing themselves in the created worlds.