Crier's Knife by Neal Litherland is an amazing tale that evokes the Old West, southern gothic and Lovecraftian horror (without the racism), but set in his own unique world. It has a sense of the South or Appalachia, with the mentions of lowlands and a mountain, but isn't really set there either.
The book description:
"In the dark heart of a sweltering summer night, alone and shivering, a young man whispers an incantation. Leagues and miles away, in a creaky cottage atop a mountain, a silver mirror breaks in the night. A woman in white rolls scrimshaw knuckle bones by the light of black candles, frowning at their message before she sends for her grandson.
"Dirk Crier is no stranger to being summoned up the mountain, and this is far from the first time he’s been sent to bring his cousin Teller home when he’s gone too far astray. This time is different, though. This time a shadow looms over the end of the path; a nameless threat, asleep for now, but coming closer to waking with every passing day. He will need to be swift if he wants to bring them both back to the slopes of Ben Morgh.
"And if he isn’t quick enough to save his cousin, Dirk will show those responsible why the folk around the mountain say only a dead man crosses a Crier."
Litherland's first indie novel follows his previous forays into small press publishing and anthologies. With a vast experience of writing both fiction and nonfiction, he weaves his prose into tales of fantasy, horror and science fiction, plus gaming advice and characterizations.
Based in Northwest Indiana, Litherland continues to live the life of the indie author, supporting himself by his writing. He recently appeared at
Windy Con 45 Unlikely Heroes in Chicago and shared his expertise in several panels, including "Super Heroes Re-imagined," "The Obligatory Vampire Panel," "Storytellers Guide to Not Sucking," "Streaming Services the New Movie/TV studios" and "If, When, and How to add Sex to your Story."
Litherland is currently working on a mystery and a Crier's clan sequel.
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The Author Gang was kind enough to give my sword and sorcery novel "Crier's Knife" a spotlight this month. Can never have too many reviews, though, so if anyone else wants to give it a look, I'll do my best to get you a review copy.
The Author Gang gave my sword and sorcery novel "Crier's Knife" a spotlight this month! I'm excited about it, so I thought I'd share.
The Author Gang gave my fantasy novel "Crier's Knife" a spotlight! I'm excited, so I thought I'd share.
My novel was given a spotlight from the Author Gang! Thought I'd share, as I'm quite excited.
Sounds very intriguing, Neal. Nice to have your book in the spotlight here.
Today on
#OurAuthorGang, we spotlight "Crier's Knife," by Neal Litherland.
+Joe Bonadonna It is such a good book! I need to reread it right away...
Sounds intriguing and intricate!
Yes, it is!! Excellent writing and story line!
Ruth introduces us to a intriguing author.
Thank you. The book is really good!
Sounds intriguing. I will have to add it to my ever-growing stack of books to read.
My stack gets bigger every day. Crier's Knife is really good too!!
Wonderful introduction to a fellow author!
An amazing author that deserves more attention. The book is excellent -- 5 stars!
Thank you for sharing! Good books should be shared!!
Today, Ruth de Jauregui introduces us to Crier's Knife by Neal F. Litherland.
#OurAuthorGang
It's an excellent book and actually an easy read, yet the prose sings as the story progresses.
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#OurAuthorGang put the spotlight on an amazing new novel by Neal Litherland. Think Louis L'Amour, the Sacketts, southern gothic, Lovecraft all rolled up into a familiar and yet mystical landscape in Crier's Knife.
