He vowed that he'd go to Hell and back to save her. Now he'll get his chance.
When Knight Commander Cade Williams discovers that his wife, Gabrielle, is not truly dead, but held in some kind of arcane stasis between the lands of the living and the lands of the dead, he vows that nothing will stop him from freeing her soul from the prison surrounding her.
But his vow is tested right from the start when an old friend calls on him to help protect the city of Boston from the ancient scourge that threatens to destroy it, leaving Cade with a heart-breaking choice: Do his duty and save the innocent lives he has sworn to protect or forsake them all in order to rescue the one for whom he would brave the walls of hell itself?
Fans of Supernatural, Penny Dreadful, and Grimm will love this hard-hitting dark fantasy adventure that pits modern Templar knights against fallen angels and other supernatural enemies. If you like supernatural thrillers or your dark fantasy with a touch of horror, this series is for you!
Interview with the Author
Q: What makes the Templar Chronicles series so interesting?
A: It's a combination of things, in my view. The series features modern Templar Knights acting as a secret combat squad for the Vatican, protecting mankind from supernatural threats and enemies. It is part urban fantasy series, part paranormal mystery series, and part supernatural or occult crime series. Think SWAT meets Supernatural mixed with The Walking Dead and you've got it in one!
Q: Is there a particular order that the book should be read in?
A: While each book can stand alone as a complete order, I do think readers will get more enjoyment out of them if they follow this sequence:
- The Heretic
- A Scream of Angels
-The Hungry Dark (eNovella #2)
-A Tear in the Sky
- Infernal Games
- Judgment Day
- Fall of Night
If readers want a bit more back story before the events of The Heretic, they can also read Shades of Blood and Darkness (eNovella #1).
Q: What makes the series different from other urban fantasy series?
A: First, it is a bit darker in tone than many of the other popular UF series. For instance, while the humor in Jim Butcher's The Dresden Files or Kevin Hearne's Iron Druid Chronicles is often light and comical, the humor in the Templar Chronicles often has a much blacker edge to it. Second, many of the storylines in the Templar series feature action-oriented combat sequences similar to those in the Monster Hunter International or Jane Yellowrock series and this isn't typical for most urban fantasy. Third, unlike many other series on the market today, there isn't much romance here; if you want your hero or heroine hooking up with a hot vampire or shifter, you've definitely come to the wrong place.
Q: To help readers know what the Templar Chronicles are like, what would you compare them to?
A: I think the series is well-suited for fans of the series already mentioned above, as well as those readers who like Patricia Briggs' Mercy Thompson seires, Kat Richardson's Greywalker series, and Seanan McGuire's October Daye series. Fans of television shows like Supernatural, Grimm, Constantine, True Blood, and Penny Dreadful should also find something of interest here.
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