In the desert, only the relentless survive.
The Broken Horn, Book One in The Story of Rain.
After centuries of war, Djeodi, a recovering alcoholic, has found salvation with a community hidden in the mountains. But when an ancient enemy rises, he must embrace his violent past and lead his people to refuge across a wasteland of sand and stone.
Not far away, Roan, a sandrunner with a bounty on her head, accepts a job transporting a mute girl through the desert. When she discovers assassins and a crime lord are on her tail, she must risk her life or abandon the girl to save her own skin.
The Broken Horn is the story of an old man’s quest for redemption and a proud woman’s struggle to love. Two hardscrabble fighters, each battling their own demons, hurtling toward each other in a harrowing struggle between civilizations and the survival of a living, breathing planet.
A novel by Don Elliott
In the desert, only the relentless survive.
After centuries of war, Djeodi, a recovering alcoholic, has found salvation with a community hidden in the mountains. But when an ancient enemy rises, he must embrace his violent past and lead his people to refuge across a wasteland of sand and stone.
Not far away, Roan, a sandrunner with a bounty on her head, accepts a job transporting a mute girl through the desert. When she discovers assassins and a crime lord are on her tail, she must risk her life or abandon the girl to save her own skin.
The Broken Horn is the story of an old man’s quest for redemption and a proud woman’s struggle to love. Two hardscrabble fighters, each battling their own demons, hurdling toward each other in a harrowing struggle between civilizations and the survival of a living, breathing planet.
“Heart-stopping, heart-breaking, and heart-warming. You’ll fall in love with the tough, scarred protagonists, and their harrowing journey will grab you by the throat and not let go. You’ll gallop, adrenaline pumping, through a harsh land and the epic battle between cultures.”
I loved the desert world where this story takes place. There are characters you will love and characters you will hate! The creatures are fantastical! I especially loved the Vayorne. The story is suspenseful and rich. The descriptions of characters and places are vivid, but do not slow down the plot. I cannot wait for book two!
“This world i so richly detailed that when you put the book down it is disorienting to see bland reality. The characters are so real you expect them to acknowledge your presence watching.
This is a total immersion experience not to be missed.”
“The Broken Horn” is an exciting read.
The world is beautifully immersive and each character becomes a living being that you could reach out and touch. From the first chapter to the last, “The Broken Horn” ranks first class.
I put the book down halfway through. I don’t read fiction and I don’t like fantasy. Basically the writing is good, I just didn’t like the book. Maybe someone who likes fantasy will.
I couldn’t put the book down! The world was amazing, the action was riveting, and I already miss the characters. Book 2 can’t come out soon enough!
You will fall in love with these characters. Their world is unforgiving and the stakes are high. You will find yourself celebrating every win and mourning every loss along side them. Their compelling stories of pain and determination, hope and resilience will keep you glued to the page. I hope you loose yourself in the vivid landscapes as thoroughly as I did. Ears here, you’re going to feel some shit.
Book Two in The Story of Rain
Having escaped the edani, Djeodi and the Survivors of Shah find themselves at Anubi’s gates, their final refuge. But for Djeodi to gain entry, he must undertake a perilous mission to a remote town only to discover the enemy has returned, stronger than ever.
Meanwhile, Roan’s past catches up as an old adversary captures her for a settled bounty. Learning of orphan Talarain’s dire situation at the Temple, she breaks free with assistance from an unexpected ally. Will she escape Anubi to save herself, or risk all for Talarain’s freedom?
Alliances are tested, debts are tallied, and old enemies rise again. The Sandrunner is a heart-pumping tale of refugees and renegades bound by fate, racing to save themselves and their world.
Book Three in The Story of Rain
The Outlands are at war.
Airships darken the sky, seaspiders swarm the dunes, and extinction looms. The edani are coming, and this time, there will be no stopping them.
What do you do when no hope remains?
You fight.
Djeodi and Roan will not let the Outlands become the victims of their oppressors. Neither will Talarain, the frail girl upon whom rests the desperate hopes of their people, locked in a struggle to find who—and what—she is. Haunting pasts are confronted and terrible futures faced while the fate of a world hangs on the tip of a blade.
How much will be sacrificed for victory? Who will yet stand when the war has ended? From sun-scorched battlefields to the depths of the Underworld, the terrifying struggle will reshape the Outlands forever.
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Don Elliott
Don is a writer of fantasy and sci-fi novels and short stories. Gritty, heartfelt, and fast-paced, his character-centered writing explores the human condition while journeying through vast, immersive worlds.
Don lives in the Pacific Northwest with his wife and his dachshund. Like everyone else up here, he loves backpacking, hiking, skiing, cooking, and eating.
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