Return of the Shadows: Book one The Chosen

By Donald L Marino

The Goddess Hel has played her hand well and tipped the balance of good and evil in her favor once again. Now she seeks revenge on her sister, the Goddess Atla, and the four races that worship her. The Goddess Atla has picked the chosen from each race, now they must race against time to her temple, and ply the oldest of magics to restore the b

• Language: English
• Publisher: author
• Release date: Feb 2, 2024
• ISBN: 9798869137890

Donald L Marino

Donald L Murray Jr. was born in central Pennsylvania. As a senior in high school Donald wrote his first book, a Hardy Boys style book, that got him an A in English class. Donald spent four years in the Army, where he lived in Germany and was in the first gulf war. Since coming home, he moved to northeast Pennsylvania where Donald was involved with community theater for over twelve years and also took an improve class in New York City. Donald married his husband, Anthony, and took his last name, Marino. Donald loves to travel as well as sitting home writing. Donald's favorite author is Terry Brooks

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