The Death Wizard Chronicles, a six-book epic fantasy
Synopsis:
The Death Wizard Chronicles is a six-book epic fantasy approximately 700,000 words in length. In a groundbreaking paradox, the Death Wizard, a champion of good, derives his powers from a source traditionally seen as negative -- death. His nemesis, an evil sorcerer, derives his powers from the sun, the benevolent source of all life. Their struggle to control the fate of the planet Triken unfolds in epic fashion throughout the series. In a twist never before seen in this genre, the Death Wizard is able to enter the realm of death during a temporary "suicide." Through intense concentration, he stops his heartbeat briefly and feeds on death energy, which provides him with a dazzling array of magical powers. Graphic and action-packed, spanning a millennium of turmoil, The Death Wizard Chronicles carries readers on a journey that will take their breath away.
Book Excerpt:
Each breath has a beginning, middle, and end. The inhale has a beginning, middle, and end. The pause in between has a beginning, middle, and end. The exhale has a beginning, middle, and end.
The breath is a microcosm of all existence. If you watch closely enough, you will see for yourself.
Use breath as the focus. But do not force it out of its natural rhythm. Simply become aware of it.
When the mind wanders, draw it back — gently, but persistently. Release your distraction and return the attention to the breath.
Inhale ...
Know that you are breathing in.
Exhale ...
Know that you are breathing out.
Inhale ...Know the short inhalation.
Exhale ...
Know the short exhalation.
Inhale ...
Know the long inhalation.
Exhale ...
Know the long exhalation.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and become peaceful.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and become peaceful.
Inhale ...Breathe in and become aware of the body.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and become aware of the body.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and feel joy.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and feel joy.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and become aware of the mind.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and become aware of the mind.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and control the mind.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and control the mind.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and concentrate the mind.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and concentrate the mind.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and slow the thought.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and slow the thought.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and quicken the awareness.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and quicken the awareness.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and slow the breath.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and slow the breath.
Inhale ...
Breathe in and slow the heartbeat.
Exhale ...
Breathe out and slow the heartbeat.
Inhale ...
Exhale ...
Inhale ……
Exhale ……
With one final surge of mindful concentration Torg willed his heart to stop beating. When Sammaasamaadhi arrived, his temporary suicide began. What the wizard experienced next occurs to all that ever live — from the simplest bacterium to the most complex animal.
And that is what made Torg so special.
Only a Death-Knower can die.
And live again.
Only a Death-Knower can return from death.
And remember.
Only a Death-Knower can tell us what he has seen.
Not all care to listen.
Author Comment:
Books one, three, and four are temporarily sold out on Amazon, but more are on the way.
Topics/Categories:
Buddhism, Eastern Philosophy, epic fantasy, Fantasy, karma, magic, medieval, meditation, Monsters
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Original Publish Date:
2007-09-03
ISBNs:
Book One, The Pit: 9781897381472; Book Two, Moon Goddess: 9781897381489; Book Three, Eve of War: 9781897381526; Book Four, World on Fire: 9781897381533
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Paperback
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