ABOUT THE BOOK

Title: The Eye And The Arm

Series: Champion of the Gods #2

Author: Andrew Q. Gordon

Length: 99,775 words/296 Pages

Release Date: April 14, 2015

Blurb:

Champion of the Gods: Book Two

After defeating Meglar at Belsport, Farrell returns to Haven to recover from his injuries, but Khron, the god of war, has other ideas. He gives Farrell a new mission: free the survivors of the ancient dwarf realm of Trellham from their three-thousand-year banishment. To fulfill Khron’s near impossible task, Farrell will need the help of his distance ancestor, the legendary wizard Kel. But Kel has been dead for a thousand years.

Farrell finds information hinting that Kel is alive, so he moves his search to Dumbarten, Kel’s birthplace. To reach Dumbarten unannounced, Farrell and Miceral disguise themselves as mercenaries on board a merchant vessel. Their journey is disrupted when pirates attack their ship. While attempting to subdue the attack, Farrell is struck down by one of Meglar’s minions.

Unconscious and trapped in his own mind, Farrell’s only chance for survival rests with Miceral and the peregrine king Rothdin entering his thoughts and helping him sort fact from illusion. To reach Farrell, they will need to rely on an untested spell from one of Kel’s spellbooks. If they succeed, Miceral can guide Farrell home safely. If not, Farrell will destroy not only himself, but Miceral, Rothdin, and everyone around him.

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Tell us about The Eye and the Arm?

This is book two in the Champion of the Gods series.  After ‘winning’ the first skirmish, Farrell – the MC – is given a new task by the gods. The only problem is it’s impossible.  The one person he thinks can help him is a distant ancestor, Kel, who was considered the greatest wizard ever.  Unfortunately, no one’s seen him for a thousand years and Kel’s presumed dead.

While searching for Kel, Farrell and his husband, Miceral, are attacked and Farrell is put in a magically induced coma.  The only way to save Farrell is using an untested spell from Kel.  So they’re really not having a good time of this.

It looks like a sequel, what was your inspiration for this series?

This probably started out as a short story, but it just grew and grew. The story wasn’t going to fit in a single book or even three.  As I started to write it, I started to ask, what’s over there and what are those people like etc., so the story grew.

How do you come up with your character names?

Good Question.  I keep a list of names. When I see something different or unusual, I write it down for when I need a new name for a character. Then I review the list to see which one fits the character best.

What name would you give yourself if you were in this book?

Lord High Mystic, Exalted, Emperor Andrew. **Grin** Hey, if I’m going to get to choose who and what I am, I’m gonna think big.

What is the top thing on your bucket list?

I would love to have a second child. That might be harder than getting a motorcycle, which is number two, but I’m told I have to choose between them.

Can you tell us about your next project?

No.  Mostly because I’m not sure where I’m going to go next.  Most likely I’ll finish the novella for the sequel to Purpose.  Then I’ll finish a couple contemporary stories I’ve been working on. And then I want to write my urban fantasy series about angels.

Thanks for having me.

“But Neldin did not set dwarf against dwarf expecting his side to win. This fight was meant to distract the Six. His true goal was to supplant Honorus as the first. When the fighting reached its peak, Neldin launched His attack on His brother.

“Honorus, however, expected treachery and was waiting for His brother. Though men and dwarves turn to Khron in times of war, the Sky Father is without equal. Neldin’s betrayal fueled Honorus’s rage, which in turn added to His formidable power. The fight was brief, and Neldin quickly slunk back to Neblor to lick his wounds.

“The war would have ended then, except Khron committed the ultimate sin. The gods are not permitted to use their powers against each other in our world. When Neldin attacked Their brother, Khron let His anger control His actions. It was He who destroyed Neldin’s temple.

“Neldin’s cry of despair turned into a scream of triumph. Khron’s interference allowed Neldin the chance to strike without fear of reprisals. Unlike His brother, Neldin spent centuries planning His next move. The Eight Gates opened wide, and the hordes of Neblor burst forth from the shattered ruins of Neldin’s temple. The armies of Trellham, valiant as they were, found themselves overmatched. Neldin’s foul creatures spewed forth, pushing aside the armies that barred their way.”

“Why?” Miceral asked before Aswick could continue.

“Why what, child?” The high priest sounded almost put off by the question.

“Why can’t the gods act in our world?”

The elderly dwarf raised a bushy eyebrow as if to ask, “Does not Lenore’s temple teach basic theology to Her followers?” He stared at Miceral for another few second, then let it go. “The answer comes down to power. If the gods made war in our world, they would destroy the very thing they sought to control. When the world was new, all Seven agreed never to use Their powers against each other or each other’s followers. To do so would allow the aggrieved to take a like action. All Seven agreed to this.”

“Who…? That…. Why would any of them agree to that?” Miceral turned toward Farrell. “It sounds like the Six could easily overcome Neldin if they attacked him together.”

“Like Father Aswick said, it’s about power.” Farrell glanced over at their host. When the dwarf nodded, he continued. “It took all Seven, acting in unison, to create the world. Assuming the Six could defeat Neldin in a meaningful way—”

“Meaningful way?” Miceral cut in. “What does that mean?”

“It is unclear if a god can die.” Farrell looked to the high priest for confirmation.

“What Farrell says is correct. Nothing in our teachings suggests the Six could slay Neldin. But it wouldn’t matter. Whether They killed Neldin, or merely defeated Him in such a way that He could not interfere again, the effort would destroy the world. Without Neldin, the Six would not be able to create a new world to replace the one they destroyed.”

“So they suffer each other’s existence to preserve the world each side wants to control?” Miceral voiced what Farrell initially felt.

“Not quite.” Farrell checked with the priest for permission to continue. When Aswick nodded, he chose his words carefully. “Basically, Neldin doesn’t want to destroy the world because He wants to rule it and can’t create a new world alone. The Six don’t want everyone to die, so They labor within the fragile peace they’ve reached with Their brother. Even if They could create a new world—and to be honest, I’ve not seen any proof They can’t with just the six of them—They wouldn’t because the cost would be so high.”

 

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Andrew Q. Gordon wrote his first story back when yellow legal pads, ball point pens were common and a Smith Corona correctable typewriter was considered high tech. Adapting with technology, he now takes his MacBook somewhere quiet when he wants to write.

He currently lives in the Washington, D.C. area with his partner of eighteen years, their young daughter and dog. In addition to dodging some very self-important D.C. ‘insiders’, Andrew uses his commute to catch up on his reading. When not working or writing, he enjoys soccer, high fantasy, baseball and seeing how much coffee he can drink in a day and not get the shakes.

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