Today is the cover reveal party for
fantasy novels “The Trials of Caste” and “Into the Heart of Evil”, the
first two books in the Paladin of a Hidden God series by author Joel D.
Babbitt.
Title: The Trials of Caste
Author: Joel D. Babbitt
Genre: Fantasy
A Game of Destiny, a Throne, a Paladin, a Prophecy... and Kobolds
In
this explosive first novel in the Paladin of a Hidden God Series, the
ancient game of destiny known as the Trials of Caste shows the Will of
the Gods and reveals the Hand of the Fates.
A
fresh voice in the Fantasy genre, Joel Babbitt’s story of Durik the
kobold and his companions is genuine, triumphant, and absorbing. In two
days and two square miles of caverns, Joel takes the reader deep into
the heart of a tribe in turmoil. Looming insurrection, insurgent pacts,
ancient powers, noble designs, and young aspirations combine to make the
unforgettable coming-of-age tale of Durik the kobold and his
companions.
With
their year of training now past, Durik and six other young warriors are
about to undergo the Trials of Caste where all of them will strive for
the coveted position of elite warrior and the prestige and power that
comes with it, though only one will win. Simultaneously, a deadly
conspiracy threatens to destroy their tribal leaders and seize the
throne for its own evil purposes. Durik and his six companions must each
chose sides as the actions of an insurgent pact bring a day of decision
for all the children of Kale. Yet through it all, as if from beyond
where the ancestors go, an ancient power calls to Durik, strengthening
him as he and his closest companions risk everything to fight against
this encroaching evil.
Title: Into the Heart of Evil
Author: Joel D. Babbitt
Genre: Fantasy
In
this second novel of the Paladin of a Hidden God series Joel
masterfully weaves an explosive tale that puts Durik and his companions
in a desperate fight for their lives, one they will only survive if they
are true to themselves and to each other.
It
was supposed to be an easy journey… a simple first step for a band of
new warriors. But evil has an agenda of its own, and relentless conquest
strikes when it chooses. And what can so few do against so many? Yet
evil is not the only power that stirs in the southern valley; from deep
in their prophetic past an ancient power also has returned, nurturing,
watching, and helping its paladin. On the anvils of danger and sacrifice
Durik and his small group of companions will be forged by the hammer of
their mutual hardships into an able band of heroes, but only if they
can survive the journey into the heart of evil…
Author Bio
Joel Babbitt is an officer in the U.S. Army and a bishop in his church. He has spent his entire adult life living and teaching principles of leadership and team building in a warrior environment. Joel and his family live in Maryland, USA.
(picture shows Joel and his interior illustrator Anna Cate in 2006)
Follow the author at:
@AuthorJoel on Twitter
Buy your copy of The Trials of Caste on Amazon: http://www.amazon.com/Trials-Caste-Paladin-Hidden-God-ebook/dp/B00H2ZRLDA/
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