Dark Moon, Shallow Sea

The Gods of Night and Day Series, Book 1

By: David R. Slayton

Narrated by: Michael David Axtell

The first in a new epic fantasy series from David R. Slayton—author of White Trash Warlock—Dark Moon, Shallow Sea is a powerful story of divine betrayal, ghosts, and self-discovery, perfect for fans of the Dark Souls series or Mistborn by Brandon Sanderson.

When Phoebe, goddess of the moon, is killed by the knights of the sun god, Hyperion, all who follow her are branded heretics. With Phoebe gone, the souls of the dead are no longer ferried to the underworld, and instead linger on as shades who feast on the blood of the living.

Raef is a child of the night. He lives in the shadows, on scraps, eking out a meager existence as a thief. But when an ornate box is sequestered in the Temple of Hyperion, the chance of a big score proves too great to resist. What he finds within propels him on an odyssey across the sea and back again, altering the course of his life forever.

Seth is a knight of the sun. But unlike the others of his order, the fire of Hyperion only brings him pain. He believes he deserves this penance, exacted for his unknown origins. Tasked with recovering the contents of the box, Seth must also venture beyond the horizon if he’s to learn the truth about himself.

In a dying world divided by the greed of those in power, Raef and Seth find their destinies intertwined—and learn they might have more in common than they ever imagined.

©2023 David R. Slayton (P)2023 Blackstone Publishing

Extraordinary

I don't read much fantasy, but this was amazing. I simply cannot, and I mean cannot, wait for more.

Very interesting read

It was a little slow to start. The story line turned out to be good and unexpected.

This is a beautiful and smart book

Everything about this book is well crafted. The fantasy world building is first rate, a place I look forward to returning to in my imagination as the series progresses.

The conflicts and surprises in the book show that life is complicated in so many ways. In fact, "It's complicated" appears to be a reoccurring theme throughout all four of the author's published works

The high quality of the author's writing and his ability to grapple with the complexities of life, including being in a family, are two of the things that make this a smart book.

The characters and world make the book beautiful. The craft of the writing and ideas that are explored make it a smart book.

I highly recommend this enjoyable fantasy story that includes a sweet romance.

Great story! Vivid fantasy world!

My favorite thing about the fantasy world that exists here is that there isn’t over-explanation of the strange world. Instead it lets you understand the works through the story over time. Give it a minute and be okay without understanding everything right away!

Fantastic Writing

The pace, the story, the plot, the characters, the world, the everything. David R Slayton is one of my favorite writers but I feel he really really outdid himself with this one.
It kept me riveted the entire time.