THE LAST KEY, a fantasy adventure novel for $1.99!

robsteiner · 04-15-2010, 01:23 PM

Hi all,

My name is Rob Steiner, and I live in Royal Oak, MI, with my wife, daughter, and "wiener-cat" Scully. When I'm not spending time with my family or writing books, I'm dreaming of one day taking over for Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives.

I hope you enjoy my fantasy adventure novel THE LAST KEY:

Andea is a land where humans have learned to harness their Faith -- the life essence in all living beings -- to magically shape the world around them. It is a place where warrior-priests called dahkshari keep order by serving as judge, jury, and executioner. And where common Andeans strike out into the unknown frontier along Andea’s borders to escape the overcrowded Great Cities and the strict Faith dogmas of Andea’s cleric lords.

Raven Byrne is a novice dahkshari on the verge of completing his training when his mentor, Jelan Drummond, is killed by an evil sect of clerics called the Kindred. But before Jelan dies, he gives Raven an ancient magic called the Reaping Key, one of three parts to a power that has been guarded by Jelan's people for centuries. In the wrong hands, the wielder of all three Reaping Keys could “reap” the souls of human beings, using the souls as fuel for unspeakable magical horrors that could destroy nations.

Raven soon discovers the man behind the Kindred is Thallan Brael, a popular Andean war hero whose family was tragically killed during the closing days of Andea's recent war with Loquath. Brael has two Reaping Keys, and is now after Raven's Key. With the combined Keys, Brael could reap the souls of every Loquathi man, woman, and child. The guilty and the innocent would pay for the lives of Brael's dead family.

With the help of Brael's niece, Seala Mesalek, and an outlaw band of Faith heretics, Raven embarks on a journey across Andea's dangerous frontier to not only keep the last Key from Brael, but to stop Brael from using the two Keys he has to commit genocide. Along the way Raven learns to put aside his prejudice against heretics, his doubts in himself, and become the honorable dahkshari Jelan would have been proud of.

Only $1.99!

Buy it on Kindle!

Buy it on Smashwords!

robsteiner · 05-20-2010, 03:41 PM

Free download at Smashwords.com until 6/20/2010
THE LAST KEY by Rob Steiner
Coupon Code: WG73H
Expires: June 20, 2010

Hope you enjoy the book! If you do, please leave a rating or review at Smashwords, Amazon, Goodreads, etc. Thank You!

Book Description:

[Image deleted - MODERATOR]

Andea is a land where humans have learned to harness their Faith -- the life essence in all living beings -- to magically shape the world around them. It is a place where warrior-priests called dahkshari keep order by serving as judge, jury, and executioner. And where common Andeans strike out into the unknown frontier along Andea’s borders to escape the overcrowded Great Cities and the strict Faith dogmas of Andea’s cleric lords.

Raven Byrne is a novice dahkshari on the verge of completing his training when his mentor, Jelan Drummond, is killed by an evil sect of clerics called the Kindred. But before Jelan dies, he gives Raven an ancient magic called the Reaping Key, one of three parts to a power that has been guarded by Jelan's people for centuries. In the wrong hands, the wielder of all three Reaping Keys could “reap” the souls of human beings, using the souls as fuel for unspeakable magical horrors that could destroy nations.

Raven soon discovers the man behind the Kindred is Thallan Brael, a popular Andean war hero whose family was tragically killed during the closing days of Andea's recent war with Loquath. Brael has two Reaping Keys, and is now after Raven's Key. With the combined Keys, Brael could reap the souls of every Loquathi man, woman, and child. The guilty and the innocent would pay for the lives of Brael's dead family.

With the help of Brael's niece, Seala Mesalek, and an outlaw band of Faith heretics, Raven embarks on a journey across Andea's dangerous frontier to not only keep the last Key from Brael, but to stop Brael from using the two Keys he has to commit genocide. Along the way Raven learns to put aside his prejudice against heretics, his doubts in himself, and become the honorable dahkshari Jelan would have been proud of.

cbarnett · 05-20-2010, 11:43 PM

Thank you! It sounds interesting in your description, so I've grabbed it and added it to my TBR list.

SneakySnake · 05-21-2010, 12:18 AM

Thank you very much. I too have downloaded it into my TBR file. Great description, sounds interesting. Cheers

AprilHare · 05-21-2010, 07:33 AM

And the term TBR comes out of nowhere!
Not too bad

Yes I'll be reading this too!

robsteiner · 05-21-2010, 04:01 PM

Thanks for picking up the book! Happy to be on your TBR lists.

cfrizz · 05-21-2010, 07:18 PM

Thanks. I downloaded yours plus 4 other free reads from Smashwords!

sabredog · 05-21-2010, 07:47 PM

Many thanks!

Added that to my list of books to read

diamondmarco · 05-24-2010, 01:22 AM

Thanks Rob.

Kiwimick · 05-24-2010, 02:44 PM

Sounds like my type of book Rob. Looking forward to reading it

robsteiner · 06-14-2010, 02:46 PM

One week left before this free ebook offer expires!

If you enjoyed the book, I'd be most grateful if you left a review on either Amazon or Smashwords. One or two lines will do, but feel free to right more.

Thanks!

MmavisO · 06-16-2010, 02:29 PM

Great book, Rob. I think you've got three votes on Smashwords for a sequel. Any word on that?

columbus · 06-17-2010, 09:15 AM

Just grabbed a copy - Thanks Rob

robsteiner · 06-18-2010, 04:24 PM

MmavisO: Glad you enjoyed the book! Yes, a sequel is in the works. I pretty much have it outlined, but I need to finish another project before I can start it.

robsteiner · 09-05-2010, 09:00 AM

I couldn't be more thrilled New Podler's review of THE LAST KEY:

"The Last Key is a great fantasy story. Steiner has crafted a world where politics muddy the boundary between good and evil and forces the characters to find a clear path to solve a world-shattering crisis. His characters rise above stereotypes and engage each other with realistic dialogue that comes naturally to them. And they evolve. Although it is only his first novel, The Last Key clearly exemplifies Steiner's mastery of writing high fantasy. He is one to watch."

Read more at The New Podler Review of Books.

04-15-2010, 01:23 PM	#1
robsteiner Rob Steiner Posts: 9 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Device: Kindle	THE LAST KEY, a fantasy adventure novel for $1.99! Hi all, My name is Rob Steiner, and I live in Royal Oak, MI, with my wife, daughter, and "wiener-cat" Scully. When I'm not spending time with my family or writing books, I'm dreaming of one day taking over for Guy Fieri on Diners, Drive-ins and Dives. I hope you enjoy my fantasy adventure novel THE LAST KEY: Andea is a land where humans have learned to harness their Faith -- the life essence in all living beings -- to magically shape the world around them. It is a place where warrior-priests called dahkshari keep order by serving as judge, jury, and executioner. And where common Andeans strike out into the unknown frontier along Andea’s borders to escape the overcrowded Great Cities and the strict Faith dogmas of Andea’s cleric lords. Raven Byrne is a novice dahkshari on the verge of completing his training when his mentor, Jelan Drummond, is killed by an evil sect of clerics called the Kindred. But before Jelan dies, he gives Raven an ancient magic called the Reaping Key, one of three parts to a power that has been guarded by Jelan's people for centuries. In the wrong hands, the wielder of all three Reaping Keys could “reap” the souls of human beings, using the souls as fuel for unspeakable magical horrors that could destroy nations. Raven soon discovers the man behind the Kindred is Thallan Brael, a popular Andean war hero whose family was tragically killed during the closing days of Andea's recent war with Loquath. Brael has two Reaping Keys, and is now after Raven's Key. With the combined Keys, Brael could reap the souls of every Loquathi man, woman, and child. The guilty and the innocent would pay for the lives of Brael's dead family. With the help of Brael's niece, Seala Mesalek, and an outlaw band of Faith heretics, Raven embarks on a journey across Andea's dangerous frontier to not only keep the last Key from Brael, but to stop Brael from using the two Keys he has to commit genocide. Along the way Raven learns to put aside his prejudice against heretics, his doubts in himself, and become the honorable dahkshari Jelan would have been proud of. Only $1.99! Buy it on Kindle! Buy it on Smashwords!

05-20-2010, 03:41 PM	#2
robsteiner Rob Steiner Posts: 9 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Device: Kindle	Free Book Coupon - THE LAST KEY, a fantasy adventure novel Free download at Smashwords.com until 6/20/2010 THE LAST KEY by Rob Steiner Coupon Code: WG73H Expires: June 20, 2010 Hope you enjoy the book! If you do, please leave a rating or review at Smashwords, Amazon, Goodreads, etc. Thank You! Book Description: [Image deleted - MODERATOR] Andea is a land where humans have learned to harness their Faith -- the life essence in all living beings -- to magically shape the world around them. It is a place where warrior-priests called dahkshari keep order by serving as judge, jury, and executioner. And where common Andeans strike out into the unknown frontier along Andea’s borders to escape the overcrowded Great Cities and the strict Faith dogmas of Andea’s cleric lords. Raven Byrne is a novice dahkshari on the verge of completing his training when his mentor, Jelan Drummond, is killed by an evil sect of clerics called the Kindred. But before Jelan dies, he gives Raven an ancient magic called the Reaping Key, one of three parts to a power that has been guarded by Jelan's people for centuries. In the wrong hands, the wielder of all three Reaping Keys could “reap” the souls of human beings, using the souls as fuel for unspeakable magical horrors that could destroy nations. Raven soon discovers the man behind the Kindred is Thallan Brael, a popular Andean war hero whose family was tragically killed during the closing days of Andea's recent war with Loquath. Brael has two Reaping Keys, and is now after Raven's Key. With the combined Keys, Brael could reap the souls of every Loquathi man, woman, and child. The guilty and the innocent would pay for the lives of Brael's dead family. With the help of Brael's niece, Seala Mesalek, and an outlaw band of Faith heretics, Raven embarks on a journey across Andea's dangerous frontier to not only keep the last Key from Brael, but to stop Brael from using the two Keys he has to commit genocide. Along the way Raven learns to put aside his prejudice against heretics, his doubts in himself, and become the honorable dahkshari Jelan would have been proud of. Last edited by Dr. Drib; 11-05-2011 at 06:25 AM.

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05-20-2010, 11:43 PM	#3
cbarnett MR prodigal son Posts: 1,085 Karma: 1083739 Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Australia Device: Kobo Aura H2O	Thank you! It sounds interesting in your description, so I've grabbed it and added it to my TBR list.

05-21-2010, 12:18 AM	#4
SneakySnake I'm watching you! Posts: 6,113 Karma: 22344652 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Sunny Coast Qld, OZ Device: Sony PRS-900(unused lately) iPadAir2, want me Kindle Oasis	Thank you very much. I too have downloaded it into my TBR file. Great description, sounds interesting. Cheers

05-21-2010, 07:33 AM	#5
AprilHare Wizard Posts: 2,981 Karma: 11862367 Join Date: Apr 2008 Device: Sony Reader PRS-T2	And the term TBR comes out of nowhere! Not too bad Yes I'll be reading this too!

05-21-2010, 04:01 PM	#6
robsteiner Rob Steiner Posts: 9 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Device: Kindle	Thanks for picking up the book! Happy to be on your TBR lists.

05-21-2010, 07:18 PM	#7
cfrizz Wizard Posts: 1,531 Karma: 34583358 Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Quincy, MA Device: Samsung 54A, Kobo Libra H2O, Samsung S6 Lite	Thanks. I downloaded yours plus 4 other free reads from Smashwords!

05-21-2010, 07:47 PM	#8
sabredog Geographically Restricted Posts: 2,629 Karma: 14933353 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Perth, Australia Device: Sony PRS-T3, Kindle Voyage, iPad Air2, Nexus7v2	Many thanks! Added that to my list of books to read

05-24-2010, 01:22 AM	#9
diamondmarco Junior Member Posts: 1 Karma: 10 Join Date: Sep 2009 Device: ebookwise	Thanks Rob.

05-24-2010, 02:44 PM	#10
Kiwimick Addict Posts: 211 Karma: 37308 Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: London UK Device: Sony PRS650	Sounds like my type of book Rob. Looking forward to reading it

06-14-2010, 02:46 PM	#11
robsteiner Rob Steiner Posts: 9 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Device: Kindle	One week left before this free ebook offer expires! If you enjoyed the book, I'd be most grateful if you left a review on either Amazon or Smashwords. One or two lines will do, but feel free to right more. Thanks!

06-16-2010, 02:29 PM	#12
MmavisO Seeker Posts: 349 Karma: 479648 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Liberty, MO USA Device: Asus TF, PB 360, Jetbook Lite	Great book, Rob. I think you've got three votes on Smashwords for a sequel. Any word on that?

06-17-2010, 09:15 AM	#13
columbus Wizard Posts: 999 Karma: 5487540 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: In my own imagination. Device: Sony Prs 650, 505	Just grabbed a copy - Thanks Rob

06-18-2010, 04:24 PM	#14
robsteiner Rob Steiner Posts: 9 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Device: Kindle	MmavisO: Glad you enjoyed the book! Yes, a sequel is in the works. I pretty much have it outlined, but I need to finish another project before I can start it.

09-05-2010, 09:00 AM	#15
robsteiner Rob Steiner Posts: 9 Karma: 20000 Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Ann Arbor, MI Device: Kindle	I couldn't be more thrilled New Podler's review of THE LAST KEY: "The Last Key is a great fantasy story. Steiner has crafted a world where politics muddy the boundary between good and evil and forces the characters to find a clear path to solve a world-shattering crisis. His characters rise above stereotypes and engage each other with realistic dialogue that comes naturally to them. And they evolve. Although it is only his first novel, The Last Key clearly exemplifies Steiner's mastery of writing high fantasy. He is one to watch." Read more at The New Podler Review of Books.