Today, we have a Book Blitz to share celebrating the release of fantasy author N.D. Testa's Shards of Secrecy, the first book in the Sapphora series! To celebrate this new release, we have a sneak peek with an exclusive excerpt AND a blitz-wide giveaway! So... Be sure to check it out and start the series NOW!
Genre:
New Adult
Fantasy
Action/Adventure
Series:
Sapphora, #1
Publish Date:
December 18, 2024
Synopsis:
Disguised as a mortal and robbed of her memory, an Egyptian sorceress is thrust into a daring quest to reclaim her fate or suffer at the hands of those who want her dead.
When a mummy attack at the city museum shatters the illusion of her ordinary life, twenty-year-old Noellia Taviani discovers a shocking truth: her entire life has been a lie. She isn’t a normal adolescent born into a Connecticut family. She is Sapphora, a princess with magical powers from the realm of Avogadro, a parallel universe to Ancient Egypt. Framed for treason against the crown and failure to fulfill a prophecy, she’s exiled to the harsh prison of Salutem. There she must relearn her craft to protect herself from those who seek to destroy her.
However, time is running out. The Nefarious Pharoah has escaped the underworld and threatens to not only conquer both realms, but to destroy everyone she loves. To stop him, Sapphora must overcome deadly challenges created by the Ancient Gods to recover a stolen spellbook before her birthday on the Winter Solstice. As she navigates this treacherous path, she’s drawn to a forbidden love with an Egyptian god, a dangerous temptation that could be her undoing.
*Excerpt*
I enter the dim oppressive atmosphere of the Mummy Tomb, and
stare at the stark glow of the glass box that houses the
three-thousand-year-old sarcophagus. My breath catches in my throat when I see
Alex, unconscious on the cold stone floor.
“Alex!” I sprint forward and crouch by his side. I turn him
over to his back. Taking my phone I dial 911, but there is no service. Within
seconds, the screen goes black, and the icon indicating the need to charge
appears. I cold have sworn my battery wa a hundred percent a few minutes ago.
I reach forward, and place my hand against the wrinkeled skin
on his neck. A faint pulse kisses my fingers. Relief floods through me that
Alex is still alive. But that reassurance is short-lived as a crackling sound
fills the room. Turning to the glass display, my jaw drops as cracks weave
through the clay sarcophagus. The case shakes violently, then the lid
explodes.. Pieces of the tomb smack against the plexiglass, forming chips and
small crakcs. My stomach twists into knots as a bandaged arm rises form inside
the sarcophagus. The mummy has come back to life.
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Sapphora series:
(covers link to Goodreads)
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**About the Author**
N.D. Testa is a fantasy author who conjures immersive worlds filled with magic, mystery, and adventure. With a focus on inspiring hope, her stories transport readers to realms of wonder and possibility. When not lost in the pages of her imagination, she's an avid fitness enthusiast, fashion lover, and animal advocate. From snowboarding the slopes to exploring new cultures, N.D. Testa finds inspiration everywhere. She believes in the power of books to change lives and is committed to crafting tales that resonate with readers of all ages. At night she enjoys being by the fire with a cup of tea in her hands.
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***The Giveaway***
Giveaway Open Internationally
- ends December 26, 2024
Note: Not Responsible for Lost & Damaged Prizes in Your Mail Box
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