Book Info
Title- Rebellion
Series- The Whispers of the Fallen Book # 2
By- J.D. Netto
Genre- Fantasy/Paranormal
Publication Date- May 30, 2014
Blurb
Smoke rises from the ruins of fallen kingdoms. Forgotten
secrets have been revealed. In the darkness of the world, Lucifer’s army grows.
The quest of the book-bearers grows even more perilous when
Isaac and his companions discover that ancient enemies have risen from the
Heart of Elysium, seeking to snatch the Book of Letters from their hands. The
Nephilins are now aided by Xavier, one of the Fallen Rulers. Villages have been
brought to the ground by armies of Shadows. Creatures from the Abyss now lurk
in the mountains and forests, longing to kill whoever crosses their path.
Isaac and his companions must find courage to overcome their
fears as they continue their journey throughout Elysium.
Excerpt 1
Darkness—that
was all I could see. I looked down, trying to catch a glimpse of my feet as
they trampled upon the unseen ground.
An
invisible force pulled me while I listened to the sound of many voices. It was
bitter cold; my fingertips grew numb with every step I took. It was quiet
here—too quiet. My heartbeat sounded like drums softly played by weak hands.
Something
lay in the darkness ahead of me. My eyes squinted in an attempt to better
visualize the unrecognizable. My breathing failed once I realized it was her—it
was Nephele.
Emotions
stirred within me; rage shadowed my mind as I approached her body.
She
attempted to stand to her feet, feebly moving her arms. It was apparent that an
invisible power pinned her down. My wings made their way out of my back as rage
continued to take over. I grasped my sword, marching in her direction.
I knelt
next to her. Our eyes met.
Without
hesitating, I pierced her left hand; blood flowed like a waterfall. Her body
trembled as she opened her mouth to scream, but no sound came forth.
You deserve to die, I thought, standing back
on my feet. The memories of all the pain she had caused me played over in my
head. I placed my right foot on her skull, pressing it against the ground.
I sank my
sword into her chest. I was clueless of my whereabouts, but happy to know that
my mortal enemy lay here, defenseless.
The sound
of her slowing heartbeat invaded my ears. I lifted my foot from her head,
kneeling next to her once again.
“You see,” I whispered in her ear. “Even with all of your
dark powers, Nephele, in the end, you will never win.”
Excerpt 2
“There is a
price to be paid if one chooses to carry the magic of dragons,” said Sathees
with a serious tone. “I do not owe you an explanation, young one. You must
trust me.”
There was
anger in Xylia’s eyes.
A low
rumble came from behind Sathees. He bowed his head, shutting his eyes.
I watched
in disbelief as a short gray-stone well emerged from the ground behind him. Its
rocks were covered in mold, foliage, and branches.
“How did
that just appear?” I shot Sathees a confused stare. “What is that well?”
Sathees
opened his eyes. “Our way to the dragons, of course.” He turned his back to us.
Without any trace of fear, he climbed atop the well, standing on its edge.
“This is how we will get to the tamers.” He took one step toward the
nothingness that stood between him and the mouth of the well. I tried to grab
ahold of him as his body fell inside but I missed his hand.
“Is he
mad?” Xylia ran to the well. “Does he expect us to follow him? We could die.”
The
darkness of the well was intimating.
“What other
choice do we have?” Nathan lowered his eyes, gazing at the blackness of the
well. “We cannot just linger here in this storm.”
As the
words drifted from his mouth, the rumbling noise resounded once again. I looked
behind me to see the hill rising from the dirt.
Xylia took
a deep breath, climbing on top of the well.
“Since we
have no other option.” She looked over her shoulder, setting her gaze on me. “I
will see you on the other side, boys.” She lowered her head and jumped.
Excerpt 3
I was about
to head out the door when a chill shot up my leg. There was a cold grasp around
my ankle that pulled my body. I thudded to the floor. My eyes darted over my
shoulder and saw a black shadow shaped like a man. My heart skipped a beat as I
caught sight of its skeletal hands tightened around my left ankle.
I tried to
land a kick on the creature, but my feet sank under its shadow. With great
strength, it lifted me off the ground and cast my body against the roof. A
sharp pain spread through my back. Ballard, Demetre, and Petra flocked into the
room.
The
grotesque being released a growl once it saw them. I managed to stand to my
feet as fast as I could.
“What in
the name of Elysium is that?” Ballard unsheathed his sword.
I limped my
way to my companions, feeling a sharp pain in my chest. I watched as both of
the creature’s skeletal hands turned into arms, each equipped with
four-fingered hands. At the tip of each finger was a sharp, curved claw. The
creature’s bones slithered beneath its brown skin while its body took a shape
similar to that of a dragon. Its elongated skull had a thin snout. Wings
appeared on its back, expanding to almost twice the size of the creature’s thin
tail.
The
creature lowered its head, growling as it crawled to its left. Its golden eyes
trailed across the room. The pain in my leg worsened as I watched it raise its
body. It let out a loud roar.
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Book Info
Title- The Whispers of the
Fallen
By- J.D. Netto
Genre- Fantasy/Paranormal
Publication Date- November 2012
Published By- Tristar Publishing
Group
Blurb
Ever since the dawn of days, rumors about the Diary of
Lucifer echoed throughout Elysium. Hidden from all human knowledge, the Diary
was kept a secret, locked away in the small village of Agalmath.
Isaac and Demetre find themselves in a dangerous journey as
they uncover the truth about the Diary and its guardians. However, for Isaac
and Demetre, danger lies at every step, hidden in the most unexpected places.
Hunted by the Nephilins and the Fallen Stars, they must find
others who will join them in the battle against the coming darkness.
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About the Author
J.D.Netto (Jorge de Oliveira Netto) is brazilian-born.
Raised in Framingham, MA, J.D.Netto always had an eye for epic fantasy and
story-telling. At an early age, he had the habit of locking himself in his
room, turning on any soundtrack he could find, and there he would write for
hours.During his senior year in High School, J.D.Netto had an idea that changed
his life, 'What if Lucifer had a Diary? What if the Diary was a secret? What if
the secret was a reality?' These simple questions led him to write for six
consecutive years, researching, perfecting his craft, and creating the world of
Elysium. All the promotional visuals for the series were designed by J.D.Netto,
proving that he is not only a writer, but an innovative visual designer.
FUN FACTS
He was born in a really small town in Brazil and relocated
to the U.S.A. at the age of 11.
J.D. grew up in Framingham, MA.
He plays keyboard and is also a songwriter.
He can wiggle his ears.
Started drawing at the age of three.
Links
Website- www.thewhispersofthefallen.com
Facebook- facebook.com/thewhispersofthefallen
Twitter- https://twitter.com/jd_netto
Instagram: jdnetto
Giveaway Info
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the series, go to Instagram and follow JDNetto. Send him a direct message on
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