Carolyn M. Walker’s Debut Novel Immortal Descent is to release April 3,
2018!
Immortal Descent is a
supernatural thriller about one man’s journey into a dark world of buried
mythology, secret societies, and the true origin of immortality. Ethan West hopes
for a fresh start in college, after a lifetime of pain and loss. But instead he
gets a curse—a rebirth that closely resembles a death sentence. Now wielding a
mysterious new ability, Ethan is hunted by a ruthless faction of ancient
creatures known as Lorns.
On
the run, Ethan quickly learns he possesses a gift that is more powerful than
anything the world has seen in over a thousand years. Unfortunately, a power this
great always comes with an unspeakable price… Based on the ancient lore of the
Nephilim, the principles of order & chaos, and history’s mysteries,
Immortal Descent goes where few tales have gone before.
What if one man’s beginning meant everyone else’s
end?
Excerpt:
“Ethan didn’t realize he was screaming until he felt Rue shaking him. His eyes
flew open and he stared up at her face and into those bright silver eyes. For
the briefest instant, all his fear melted away when he looked up at her. He
remembered the shadowed eyes of the woman from the alleyway. These eyes were so
different. Never had he seen eyes as hers before, so intense—so bright, so
capturing. He held her gaze, almost afraid to look away. If he looked away,
what would he see?”
Praise
for Immortal
Descent:
Readers
have called Immortal Descent “amazing storytelling” and “completely
original” and have said it’s a read that is “absolutely impossible to put
down!”
About
the Author:
More
about Immortal Descent:
Q)
Why did you write Immortal Descent?
Immortal Descent originally came
to me as a short story idea about a glimpse into the life of an immortal,
witnessed by an ordinary man. But after sitting on the idea for a while, I
realized the story deserved so much more. I’d read plenty of stories about
immortality, but few addressed the origin of it and why. That’s when I thought
this would make a great story, so I began researching on it. Add to that: dark
factions, secret societies, an underground war, plus magic and you’ve got
the
world of Immortal Descent.
Q)
Will this be a standalone novel or a series?
A)
This story took on a life of its own. It’s become an epic tale involving
ancient lore, taboo history, and the idea of immortality existing in the real
world. I’d written a paranormal thriller novel revolving around a (seemingly
ordinary but not) young man named Ethan West and his experiences with the
supernatural, but there is SO much more. Because of the scope of Immortal Descent’s universe and the
extensive history it pulls from, readers can expect a series of books. We’ll be
seeing more of Ethan, learn more about the original immortals known as the
Lorns, as well as dig deeper into the stories of the antagonists of this book.
Q) This book is at the threshold of New Adult
with the protagonist Ethan West being just 20-years old. Was this intentional?
A)
When the idea came to me as a short story, I was in my early twenties. I was
still growing up and the feelings I had during that time in my life were very
strong. I always knew I wanted to write a story with a protagonist at that
particular age—there isn’t quite a time like it. Just as the teen years are a
remarkable time, so is that short span of years thereafter. Ethan suffers from
anxiety, struggled with his identity, and has other concerns common for someone
his age. He’s turbulent, impetuous, and lost at times, but evolving—all
elements that are pivotal to this dark story.
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