About the
Book
Title: Edge of Death: Book Two of the Admiralty
Archives
Author: Joni Parker
Genre: Urban Fantasy
In this second
installment of The Admiralty Archives, the warrior Lady Alexin, the Keeper of
the Keys for the Elf realm of Eledon, finds herself exiled to the harsh world
of near-future London. Rendered little more than a political pawn by the Elfin
Council of Elders to avoid a war with the Rock Elves, she has little choice but
to struggle to find her way in this strange new land. Taken under the
protection of kindly mentors, Vice Admiral Malcolm Teller of the British Royal
Navy and his wife, Alex brings all her skills to the fore as she uncovers a
series of deadly plots.
Murder is on
everyone's mind as an underground White Supremacist organization takes aim at
Admiral Teller while two wizards, resurrected from death, must kill Alex in
order to survive. To make matters worse, the Rock Elves dispatch a hundred
assassins from Eledon with their sole mission to bring Lady Alexin to the very…
Edge of Death.
Author Bio
Writing fantasy novels
are Joni Parker’s passion. She’s completed two series so far: “The Seaward Isle
Saga” and “The Chronicles of Eledon.” Her latest series, “The Admiralty
Archives, is a three-book series that begins with the “Curse of the Sea.” The
second book is called “Edge of Death” and the third will be finished next year.
In addition to her novels, Joni enjoys writing short stories and has
contributed two stories to the anthology, “Beyond Tucson: Adventures in the
Multiverse” with her writing group. Joni retired from the U.S. Navy and the
Department of Homeland Security and currently resides in Tucson, Arizona with
her sister.
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Book Excerpts
Chapter 10
Later that night, Alex
was jolted awake when the balcony doors to her bedroom flew open and the Silver
Eagle of the Sky Lords waddled through. His silver feathers reflected the
moonlight, nearly blinding her; a crown of feathers rose on his head, and under
that, his golden eyes stared at her. He squawked a greeting and spread his wings.
Alex rubbed her eyes, wondering if she was seeing things. She smiled at
her old friend and jumped out of bed. Several years before, she’d released him
from a wizard’s spell that had locked him inside a vial for centuries. The
magnificent Silver Eagle had power unmatched by any other eagle and was the
largest one she’d ever seen.
“Silver Eagle, what brings you here?” She saluted and curtsied to him,
wanting to show him respect.
“Keeper of the Keys, you have been summoned.” The Eagle bowed his head,
greeting her in Elfspeak, a form of mental telepathy. “Master Zeus of the Sky
Lords wishes to speak to you.”
“Ummm, I don’t think that’s a good idea. Besides, I don’t know how to
get there.” Alex held up her hands. The name, Zeus, gave her the chills. She
didn’t want to go.
“I’ll take you there.”
The Eagle flapped his wings and she floated off her feet.
“Whoa!” Alex spun her arms to maintain her balance. Apparently, she had
no choice in the matter. She floated out the balcony doors.
“Relax, Keeper.” The Eagle leapt off the balcony and flapped his wings,
growing in size until he caught her mid-air in his talons.
Alex nestled against the soft pads of his feet and wrapped her arms
around her knees, dreading this visit. Below, the balcony doors closed as they
flew into the night sky. She wanted to see where Silver Eagle was taking her,
but within minutes, her eyelids grew heavy and she fell asleep.
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