COVER REVEAL: In the Shadow of Duty by B.S.H. Garcia

Can you believe it is already time to reveal the title, author and cover of the third short story that has been acquired to be featured in the ever-growing digital library of text-based interactive speculative fiction on Unearthed Stories?

That’s right, author/editor Livia J. Elliot and her husband Fernando Gamboa (creator of Prowess Games) have been hard at work with a new invited author to deliver another brand-new feat of storytelling greatness to us.

So, buckle up, it’s time to share the goodies and get excited!

BLURB:

An assassin, haunted by a dark past, is ordered to eliminate a rebel sympathizer. When she discovers a child caught in the conflict, her mission unravels. With enemies closing in and time running out, she must decide between following the empire’s orders or risking everything to protect the child. Failure could cost her more than just her mission—it could destroy everything she’s ever known.

Friends, I can’t tell you how excited I am to return to the epic world of The Heart of Quinaria with this little standalone prequel short story. If you have somehow not yet read anything in this world (shame on you), you can perfectly use In the Shadow of Duty as a little taste test of Garcia’s exceptionally strong and emotionally impactful storytelling. And those who have already read the prequel novella From the Ashes might just discover a few exciting easter eggs in here. What is not to love?!

Last but certainly not least, we can’t forget to show some love to Livia J. Elliot for not only being the editor of In the Shadow of Duty, but also the cover artist. And what a beautiful cover she created! I love how it fits with the rest of Garcia’s stunning covers, and I have no doubts that the story behind the cover will more than live up to this breathtaking piece of art.

Now, I hope you have marked your calendar by now, 28th of January it’s Heart of Quinaria time, baby! In the meantime, I will just leave you with this little teaser of Garcia’s beautifully soul-stirring writing to get you even more excited for In the Shadow of Duty. Cheers!

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About the author: 

B. S. H. Garcia is the author of the epic fantasy series, The Heart of Quinaria. A household manager by day, writer by night, she graduated with honors from The University of Colorado with a bachelor’s degree in English Writing. To get into character for her stories, she trudges through the woods in cosplay with a mead-filled drinking horn and has traveled from Oregon to New Zealand seeking inspiration.

Visit her online at www.bshgarcia.com. There, you can get your hands on a FREE copy of The Heart of Quinaria prequel novelette, From the Ashes. All she asks for in exchange is your soul.