Guardian of the Dawn [NOOK Book]

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To the world at large, he is a mercenary and assassin, a brutal killer with a deadly blade. In reality Kormak is a Guardian, one of a dying order sworn to protect humanity from the servants of the gathering darkness.

In this chilling short story, Kormak seeks refuge for the night in an isolated peasant home only to find himself thrown into a terrifying confrontation with an ancient evil.
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Guardian of the Dawn

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Overview

To the world at large, he is a mercenary and assassin, a brutal killer with a deadly blade. In reality Kormak is a Guardian, one of a dying order sworn to protect humanity from the servants of the gathering darkness.

In this chilling short story, Kormak seeks refuge for the night in an isolated peasant home only to find himself thrown into a terrifying confrontation with an ancient evil.
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Product Details

  • BN ID: 2940011441868
  • Publisher: William King
  • Publication date: 8/2/2011
  • Sold by: Smashwords
  • Format: eBook
  • Sales rank: 18,539
  • File size: 200 KB

Meet the Author

Bill King is the author of over 20 novels, an Origins Award winning game designer, husband, father and player of MMOs. His short stories have appeared in Interzone and Years Best SF. He lives in Prague, Czech Republic.
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  • Anonymous

    Posted October 5, 2012

    WTH??

    SpiritRane: I liked the story until it abruptly ended at page 45. I feel like I wasted 20 mins just to be disappointed. I wish there was some back story or back bone to it for that matter.

    3 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted September 12, 2012

    Great Short Story

    Twenty-two pages.

    3 out of 4 people found this review helpful.

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  • Anonymous

    Posted November 14, 2011

    Engaging

    It gripped me from the start and didn't let go. I'm always impressed at the detail and backstory that some writers can put into a short story.

    2 out of 3 people found this review helpful.

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