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glennt215wp — Sat, 21 Nov 2009 20:52:14 +0000

THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA
(The new standard in Sword and Sorcery and Heroic Fantasy)

        The Harbinger of Doom saga centers around one Lord Angle Theta, an enigmatic warrior of unknown origins and mystical power. No mortal man is his match in battle. No sorcery can contain or confound him. No scholar or sage can outwit him. But for all his skills, he is but one of us; a man, a human, who shares our faults, our dreams, and our ambitions. He boldly strides across the land, fearless, peerless, and cloaked in mystery, all his will bent on righting such wrongs as he deems fit.
        Until the day the Gateway opened and turned the world on its head. On that fateful day, Korrgonn came and washed our dreams. And his outre realms of chaos set their unholy mark upon our world and claimed it for their own.
        Only Theta and his companions see the enemies aligning against us. Only they foresee our end coming – the end of civilization, the end of the world of man. Only they can hope to turn the tide of madness and preserve all that we hold dear.
        But no man, not even our greatest heroes, can stand against the Lords of Chaos and the dark armies of Nifleheim at their command. Fiends that infiltrate unseen within our ranks, that tear down our temples and our traditions; that devour us from within, unseen, unknown, unheralded, and unopposed until the hour grows far too late.
        Through the murk and mist that hangs before our eyes, one man only sees true. One man pierces the veil of magic that blinds us all and marks the world as it truly is, revealing secrets, secrets of Angle Theta, so horrifying as to shatter a man’s mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
        Join us now on our journey back to the days of high adventure.

The Harbinger of Doom Saga
1. THE GATEWAY (on sale at Amazon.com (.99 cents on kindle, $3.99 paperback)
2. THE FALLEN ANGLE
3. KNIGHT ETERNAL
4. LORD OF THE DEAD (forthcoming)

HARBINGER OF DOOM
(Combines ‘The Gateway’ and ‘The Fallen Angle’ into a single volume)

The Gateway, The Fallen Angle, Harbinger of Doom, and Knight Eternal are available in trade paperback and kindle formats at Amazon.com, and various eBook formats from Smashwords.com, and many internet ebook retailers.

On Writing Style
If you’re looking for an author that takes 400 or 800 pages to tell a 100 or 200 page story, as has become the norm in contemporary fantasy books, look elsewhere, as that isn’t my style. If you only like books that contain ten page descriptions of what a character looks like or that expend 10,000 consecutive words on internal exposition to explore each character’s innermost feelings about the current chapter’s love interest, please select another book. I tell a 200 page story in 200 pages; packed with action and heroic characters in the vein of Howard’s sword and sorcery stories of Solomon Kane, Kull, and Conan, and Moorcock’s eternal champion cycle. If that style of writing appeals to you, you may enjoy HOD.
— Glenn G. Thater, Author of Harbinger of Doom

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glennt215wp — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 03:16:06 +0000

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BOOKS BY GLENN G. THATER

glennt215wp — Sun, 15 Nov 2009 00:29:17 +0000

THE HARBINGER OF DOOM SAGA
(The new standard in Sword and Sorcery and Heroic Fantasy)

        The Harbinger of Doom saga centers around one Lord Angle Theta, an enigmatic warrior of unknown origins and mystical power. No mortal man is his match in battle. No sorcery can contain or confound him. No scholar or sage can outwit him. But for all his skills, he is but one of us; a man, a human, who shares our faults, our dreams, and our ambitions. He boldly strides across the land, fearless, peerless, and cloaked in mystery, all his will bent on righting such wrongs as he deems fit.
        Until the day the Gateway opened and turned the world on its head. On that fateful day, Korrgonn came and washed our dreams. And his outre realms of chaos set their unholy mark upon our world and claimed it for their own.
        Only Theta and his companions see the enemies aligning against us. Only they foresee our end coming – the end of civilization, the end of the world of man. Only they can hope to turn the tide of madness and preserve all that we hold dear.
        But no man, not even our greatest heroes, can stand against the Lords of Chaos and the dark armies of Nifleheim at their command. Fiends that infiltrate unseen within our ranks, that tear down our temples and our traditions; that devour us from within, unseen, unknown, unheralded, and unopposed until the hour grows far too late.
        Through the murk and mist that hangs before our eyes, one man only sees true. One man pierces the veil of magic that blinds us all and marks the world as it truly is, revealing secrets, secrets of Angle Theta, so horrifying as to shatter a man’s mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.
        Join us now on our journey back to the days of high adventure.

The Harbinger of Doom Saga
1. THE GATEWAY (on sale at Amazon.com (.99 cents on kindle, $3.99 paperback)
2. THE FALLEN ANGLE
3. KNIGHT ETERNAL
4. LORD OF THE DEAD (forthcoming)

HARBINGER OF DOOM
(Combines ‘The Gateway’ and ‘The Fallen Angle’ into a single volume)

glennt215wp — Fri, 16 May 2008 00:43:00 +0000

The exciting Second Print Edition of HARBINGER OF DOOM by Glenn G. Thater is now available for purchase from Amazon.com. Harbinger of Doom collects the first two stories (The Gateway and The Fallen Angle) of Thater’s groundbreaking series Harbinger of Doom into a single volume. The Second Print Edition of Harbinger of Doom, in trade paperback format, features fantastic new cover art, and a valuable Appendix and pronunciation guide listing and organizing the names and relationships of all of the major and most of the minor characters that appear in the book.

HARBINGER OF DOOM

In Harbinger of Doom, Glenn G. Thater transports you to a time of legendary heroes, spectacular duels, courtly intrigue, otherworldly evils, and ancient forbidden magics. This first volume in an epic series is certain to delight fantasy fans everywhere. When mad sorcerers open a gateway to the very pits of hell, releasing demons of darkest nightmare upon the world, only the intrepid knights of House Eotrus stand in their way. Claradon Eotrus recruits Angle Theta and Gabriel Garn, mysterious knights of mystical power to stand with him against the tide of chaos that threatens to engulf the world and destroy mankind. Theta and Garn take up their swords one last time against the coming darkness – a darkness from which only one will emerge. But Claradon has bought far more than he’s bargained for, when his comrade Ob discovers the terrifying secret of Angle Theta. A secret so horrifying as to shatter a man’s mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.

glennt215wp — Fri, 09 May 2008 00:43:00 +0000

THE FALLEN ANGLE by Glenn G. Thater is now available for purchase in Kindle and eBook formats from Amazon.com and many leading eBook retailers. The Fallen Angle is the second story in Thater’s Harbinger of Doom series and for the first time is now available as a stand-alone digital book. Previously, The Fallen Angle was published along with the first story in the series, The Gateway, in the trade paperback book Harbinger of Doom. This new version of The Fallen Angle features fantastic new cover art, an Appendix and pronunciation guide listing and organizing the names and relationships of all of the major and most of the minor characters that appear in the book.
THE FALLEN ANGLE

In The Fallen Angle, Glenn G. Thater transports you to a time of legendary heroes, armored knights, spectacular duels, courtly intrigue, otherworldly evils, and ancient forbidden magics. Though it can be read as a stand alone tale, The Fallen Angle is the second story in Thater’s Harbinger of Doom series and picks up shortly after the events chronicled in The Gateway. Claradon, the young Lord of House Eotrus stands accused of murder and treason by his family’s political rivals while on the trail of the chaos lord that slew those dearest to him. Claradon has recruited the mysterious knight of mystical power called Angle Theta to aid him is his quest. But Claradon has bought far more than he’s bargained for, when his comrade Ob discovers the terrifying secret of Angle Theta. A secret so horrifying as to shatter a man’s mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.

glennt215wp — Fri, 02 May 2008 00:44:00 +0000

HARBINGER OF DOOM by Glenn G. Thater is now available for purchase in Kindle and eBook formats from Amazon.com and many leading eBook retailers. Harbinger of Doom collects the first two stories (The Gateway and The Fallen Angle) of Thater’s groundbreaking series Harbinger of Doom into a single volume. This digital version of Harbinger of Doom features fantastic new cover art.

HARBINGER OF DOOM

In Harbinger of Doom, Glenn G. Thater transports you to a time of legendary heroes, spectacular duels, courtly intrigue, otherworldly evils, and ancient forbidden magics. This first volume in an epic series is certain to delight fantasy fans everywhere. When mad sorcerers open a gateway to the very pits of hell, releasing demons of darkest nightmare upon the world, only the intrepid knights of House Eotrus stand in their way. Claradon Eotrus recruits Angle Theta and Gabriel Garn, mysterious knights of mystical power to stand with him against the tide of chaos that threatens to engulf the world and destroy mankind. Theta and Garn take up their swords one last time against the coming darkness – a darkness from which only one will emerge. But Claradon has bought far more than he’s bargained for, when his comrade Ob discovers the terrifying secret of Angle Theta. A secret so horrifying as to shatter a man’s mind and call into question the very nature of good and evil.

THE GATEWAY by Glenn G. Thater now available in Kindle and eBook formats

glennt215wp — Sat, 26 Apr 2008 16:53:00 +0000

THE GATEWAY by Glenn G. Thater is now available for purchase in Kindle and eBook formats from Amazon.com and many leading eBook retailers. The Gateway is the first story in Thater’s Harbinger of Doom series and for the first time is now available as a stand-alone digital book. Previously, The Gateway was published along with its sequel, The Fallen Angle in the trade paperback book Harbinger of Doom. This new version of The Gateway features fantastic new cover art, an Appendix and pronunciation guide listing and organizing the names and relationships of all of the major and most of the minor characters that appear in the book.

THE GATEWAY

When mad sorcerers open a gateway to the very pits of hell, releasing outré demons of darkest nightmare upon the world, only the intrepid knights of House Eotrus stand in their way. Claradon Eotrus takes up the mantle of his noble house to avenge his father and hold back the tide of chaos that threatens to engulf the world and destroy mankind. Claradon recruits Angle Theta and Gabriel Garn, mysterious knights of mystical power to stand with him. Theta and Garn take up their swords one last time against the coming darkness – a darkness from which only one will emerge.

Author’s Note:I
Mr. Thater’s books can be purchased from Amazon.com. Mr. Thater’s Amazon.com profile page, which includes a complete listing of his books can be accessed here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/AJWXN33RB5VA1

If you’re outside the United States or you can’t purchase from Amazon.com, you can purchase Mr. Thater’s Trade Paperback books directly from the Publisher using these links:

Harbinger of Doom (1st Edition):
http://www.createspace.com/3334712

Harbinger of Doom (2nd Edition):
http://www.createspace.com/3342167

Sequel to ‘Harbinger of Doom’

glennt215wp — Mon, 24 Mar 2008 14:30:00 +0000

SEQUEL TO HARBINGER OF DOOM

I’d like to thank those who’ve purchased Harbinger of Doom: Featuring the Gateway, and especially those kind enough to have posted favorable reviews on Amazon.com. Due to your support, over the last weeks Harbinger of Doom climbed to as high as the #4 bestselling book in the ‘Swords and Sorcery’ rankings and #9 bestselling in the ‘heroic fantasy’ rankings on Amazon.com.

Many folks have inquired as to whether there will be a sequel and when it will come out. The answer is yes – a second book is in the works, and it will likely be published later this year. Additional books are in the planning stages. Please feel free to leave comments and questions in the comments box below this post. I’m always interested in hearing about your ideas for future stories and comments on what characters you like or don’t and why.

Harbinger of Doom is currently available for purchase from amazon.com, target.com, and borders.com. It has been showing up recently in various lists of best/most popular heroic fantasy books, epic fantasy, dark fantasy, horror, action/adventure, and sci-fi. As such it’s been going head to head with such popular books as ‘His Dark Materials Trilogy’ by Philip Pullman http://www.amazon.com/Materials-Trilogy-Golden-Compass-Spyglass/dp/0440238609, White Night by Jim Butcher http://www.amazon.com/White-Night-Dresden-Files-Book/dp/045146155X, New Moon by Stephenie Meyer http://www.amazon.com/New-Moon-Twilight-Saga-Book/dp/0316024961, and Brisingr by Christopher Paolini http://www.amazon.com/Brisingr-Inheritance-Book-Christopher-Paolini/dp/0375826726

— Glenn G. Thater, Author of ‘Harbinger of Doom’.

‘Harbinger of Doom’ First Trade Paperback Edition Now Available for Purchase

glennt215wp — Sat, 16 Feb 2008 17:03:00 +0000

HARBINGER OF DOOM

Harbinger of Doom collects the first two stories (The Gateway and The Fallen Angle) of Glenn G. Thater’s groundbreaking series Harbinger of Doom into a single volume.

Author’s Note:
Mr. Thater’s books can be purchased from Amazon.com. Mr. Thater’s Amazon.com profile page, which includes a complete listing of his books can be accessed here:
http://www.amazon.com/gp/pdp/profile/AJWXN33RB5VA1

If you’re outside the United States and can’t purchase from Amazon.com (or if you just prefer not to purchase from Amazon), you can purchase Mr. Thater’s Trade Paperback books directly from the Publisher using these links:

Harbinger of Doom (1st Edition):
http://www.createspace.com/3334712

Harbinger of Doom (2nd Edition):
http://www.createspace.com/3342167

THE GATEWAY (HARBINGER OF DOOM – BOOK 1)

glennt215wp — Sun, 10 Feb 2008 20:38:00 +0000

THE GATEWAY
by
Glenn G. Thater
2005

“Ye wilt not thwart us again, harbinger of doom! We shall have this world this time.
What once was ours will be ours again!”
- The Chaos Lord Bhaal to The Lord Angle Theta.

A grayed Lord and his lieutenants stood at the fore of a small wedge of armored soldiers, veterans all. Malignant, clinging mist wafted about, sickening the men and clouding their vision. With the mist came a thunderous cacophony that consumed the night, piercing the very souls of those unfortunates within its demesne. A maleficent, skirling, bestial sound, akin to naught in nature and much in nightmare. A preternatural wailing it was, and in its wake bounded death.
“All hell’s fallen on them,” said Lord Eotrus.
Par Talbon made to move forward, but the old knight’s hand darted out and held him fast.
“We hold our ground,” said Lord Eotrus gripping the small man’s shoulder tightly. “We cannot advance in this mist and you can’t turn it all. Stern’s fate is in Odin’s hands now.” Staring into the mist he drew forth his sword from its ornate scabbard and raised the steel blade to his face – a salute from olden times – then lowered it again, though he kept it at the ready. “As is ours,” he said. “Our path is clear.”
“What’s out there Aradon?” said Brother Donnelin. “What are we facing?” “Nothing of Midgaard, my good priest,” said Lord Eotrus. “Nothing of this world.”
The wailing grew ever louder. A deep rumbling sound began and quickly intensified. Soon, the very earth itself began to shake and shudder. Archers closed ranks before their lord and his lieutenants. Swordsman and pikemen stood at the ready, eyes wide but feet planted. Several cloaked men with staffs matching his flanked Talbon.
Lord Eotrus’s gaze drifted upward to the midnight sky. “The Valkyries gather. Soon they’ll carry us home.” More quietly then, “I thought I’d have more time. Thank Odin at least the boys aren’t here.”
Donnelin and Talbon exchanged worried glances as they stood protectively about their lord.
“Here they come!”
“I still can’t see them,” said Donnelin. “Damned mist.”
“Keep your formation men!” said Lord Eotrus. “Talbon! Dispel the mist! Now!”
At his liege’s command, the sorcerer uttered forgotten words of eldritch power; secret words lost to all but the chosen few. The ancient sorcery he called up crushed the unnatural mist back against the night, though the darkness lingered beyond the limits of the soldiers’ torchlight.
Lord Eotrus’s face grew ashen and his eyes wide as the horror thundering down upon them came into view. A war cry burst from his throat and he charged forward to meet his fate. A few of the bravest soldiers followed him, but most dropped their weapons or froze in a panic. Not one even bothered to try to flee.

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If this story has caught your attention and you’d like to read more, the complete version of “The Gateway is included in the book “Harbinger of Doom” by Glenn G. Thater. “Harbinger of Doom” is available for purchase on Amazon.com beginning in February 2008. Please feel free to leave comments below by clicking on the ‘comment’ button.