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The Dominion Defiant - Book Tour and Giveaway

10/22/2021

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The Dominion: Defiant
The Dominion Book 2
by Chris Cloake
Genre: Epic Fantasy 

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An ancient adversary in the east seeks to invade Ordefima and claim the treasures it holds.
When his beloved sister is captured, Rupert, the youngest son of the ruling family, is sent to save her. As the power of the enemy increases, can he overcome personal tragedy, emotional entanglements and lost allegiances to emerge as the hero? Or will subversive forces and increasing austerity inspire the people to rebel against him?
The Dominion - Defiant is the second book in the fantasy trilogy. If you like epic adventure, dark brooding menace, vivid characters and imaginative settings, then you’ll love this latest instalment by popular author Chris Cloake.
Buy The Dominion - Defiant today and immerse yourself in a mythical new world.



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“Make speed, with my blessing,” Leopold said to Rupert as they stood beside his loaded wagon.
“I’ll do my best,” Rupert replied, with a grimace.
A small and curious crowd had gathered to watch this strange scene outside the Court. Jankin sat with the reins of the horses held tightly in his leather gloved hands. Two sentinels were perched in the back along with the supplies. Word of Socha’s capture and probable destination had permeated through the Town with a mixture of anger and fear that would have to be addressed by the Marquis in his address that afternoon. For now they were hushed, in awe of the courageous Master setting out once again to face the ancient foe to the east.
“Bring my little girl back to me,” Leopold pleaded, sniffing to suppress a tear.
Rupert put two firm hands on the wheel of the cart as if he were testing its strength. “I have to, father,” he said, staring at the ground. “The thought of any other conclusion is unbearable.”
“Indeed. You have lost too much already this year. I know you will do everything to help her.”
Rupert pulled her handkerchief from his pocket and caressed the lacy fabric. “I still have this. It kept me safe last time on the Waolings. I will keep it close to my heart and hope to be guided to her quickly.”
Leopold patted his son on the arm. A glance up to Jankin revealed a stony face set forward on the road ahead. He kept himself locked away, never comfortable with the emotion required for impassioned farewells. He had sent Hetty home for making too much of a fuss.
“I’m sorry your mother can’t be here. I’m afraid all this has left her rather dizzy.”
“She’s better off staying in the warm. We chatted last night. Get Meava to talk to her if she frets.”
“I’ll make sure.”
“And you’ll send word to Isodor?”
“Yes. Though I fear he has travelled too far to make a hasty return.”
Rupert forced a smile. “I must get on. When we next meet we will both be happier.”
They exchanged a nod and Rupert hauled himself up onto the wagon.
“Onward?” Jankin asked.
“Nowhere else to go,” Rupert said.
They set off with an eager lurch and a rattle, swinging round in front of the people. Rupert doffed his fur hat. Falcon, who had come out to see his friend off, punched the cold air.
“Good luck to brave Rupert,” he shouted, rabble-rousing those present and leading them on to a loud cheer as the cart disappeared out of sight towards the Highgreen Gates. 

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The Dominion: Divided
The Dominion Book 1 

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Seventeen centuries of peace in Ordefima are shattered by a violent attack by an unknown assailant. Could a mythical enemy have returned? Does the danger come from within? As the ruling family fragments, Rupert, youngest son of the Marquis, is torn between the increasing demands of duty and saving his failing marriage. As all that he loves comes under threat, he must embark on dangerous challenges in a quest for answers. Can he succeed in the face of doubt or will unthinkable horrors be unleashed upon a land unprepared for change? The Dominion – Divided is the first book in a fantasy trilogy by Chris Cloake. For those who love deep emotion, colourful locations, perilous predicaments and mystifying menace, this book is for you. Enter the world of The Dominion and set out on a profound journey of discovery.

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​Inside, the yellowy parchments were etched with ink that was mostly black but revealed traces of blue. Flecks of dust obeyed some ancient dance as he leafed through. When he drew in a large breath it was clear he had found the text they needed. He leaned forward, raised the spectacles that hung around his long neck, and recounted the enduring words written so carefully by the hand of their oldest known ancestor, each sentence setting truth off on a winding journey to an uncertain future.

“It was in the third year since their arrival at the river and the building of the first
houses that the leaders’ master plan was most severely challenged by an enemy from without. For in every swamp there will lay danger. The people learned the meaning of fear in the claws and teeth of the beast and named them Gharids.”
It was decided that weapons must be forged. After a wide search by every able man, woman and child, the ore was found in the depths of the Rolling Hills. With much combined effort, a great many swords, spears, pikes and arrows were made. Two years had passed and many innocents had been taken without reason. Their torn and devoured remains caused much consternation among the people. Such was the anger, a violence was meted out and the peril driven from the world. There was much rejoicing equalled only by a concern that killing might become commonplace. All the weapons were locked away, to be brought out but once every four years to celebrate the triumph at a Festival of Fighting where young men could demonstrate their skills in a peaceful show of strength and ingenuity. It was decreed that a defence should be constructed in case a new evil should rise from that swamp at a future time. The remarkable power of the people came once more to the fore and in under a hundred years the Wall was complete, running from the borders of Reciderva, to Odecama in the south. Assured of peace, the Dominion of Ordefima was declared and work began on a stately home for the newly appointed Marquis Wilhem, grandson of Wilhem the Settler who had claimed the land for his wandering tribe.”

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Chris Cloake was born in 1964 and began telling stories a couple of years later. He grew up in Kent, England. He is motivated to write by a deep interest in life, particularly the cruel, deeply flawed nature of people contrasted with their incredible creativity and inspiration. The power of the natural world is a common theme in his work as a writer and professional photographer. He lives happily with his wife, two children and a large collection of music, books and board games.


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STUFF ABOUT ME

I have been writing ever since I can remember. As a small child I would compose stories for my grandmother to read. She was a school teacher so I thought she knew everything about what made a good story.
Once at school myself, I always liked my work being chosen to be read aloud to the class. I loved to be able to share my imagination and hopefully have an effect on others. I was quite shy then so this was a good way to be heard.
My dream was to be published and be a teller of tales on grand scale. All of my early efforts were rejected by publishers, and rightly so. It took years of practice and experience to put together a book that did justice to what I had in mind.
Self-publishing sped up the process and this latest novel is my sixth in print. I spend around eight months actually writing. The next three months are spent reviewing, get proofs read, corrections and the whole launch and promotion process.
When I’m not working, I spend time with my family. We love sport, movies, board games and holidays.


STUFF ABOUT THE DOMINION BOOKS
The Dominion is an epic fantasy trilogy. The first two are published and I’m working hard on the third.
I wanted to tell a story that had a great history that was about to go through a dramatic and terrifying change. The dominion of Ordefima, run by a court of leading intellectuals, has been peaceful and ritual based for seventeen centuries and the war of the past has passed so far into myth that it is considered to be just a tale of morality.
When the ancient enemy resurfaces, fearful creatures of great proportion and special gifts, we see events move very quickly. The main character is Rupert, youngest son of the Marquis, who is kind natured, honest and well liked. He has to struggle to prove himself but soon finds plenty of opportunity in the ensuing crisis.
Rupert has a strong with his sister Socha, who is revered by the people as the bringer of fertility to the lands. Unfortunately, her magical power makes her a target for Gaticus, leader of the enemy.
The books follow the challenges the dominion must face, the disarray and dismay at having to return to violent ways, and Rupert’s personal saga as a young man thrust into the limelight.
I have set up a separate website dedicated to the trilogy The Dominion Club where you can find more information and a list of characters and places. Those who join up to my mailing list will receive extra stuff and I intend to give them access to ‘side stories’ about characters we meet during the series. 


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73 Comments
Chris Cloake link
10/22/2021 10:03:17 am

Really excited by this

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Rita Wray
10/22/2021 10:30:05 am

Sounds like a good book.

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Chris Cloake link
10/23/2021 04:19:28 am

Many thanks

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Marcy Meyer
10/22/2021 12:29:06 pm

The cover looks good. Thanks for sharing.

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Chris Cloake link
10/23/2021 04:20:15 am

Many thanks. I designed it myself!

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Wendy Jensen
10/22/2021 01:15:43 pm

The book details sound like a great epic adventure.

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Chris Cloake link
10/23/2021 04:20:53 am

I believe it is. I hope you enjoy it. Many thanks.

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Abigail Gibson
10/22/2021 01:28:02 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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Chris Cloake link
10/23/2021 04:22:30 am

Many thanks!

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Eva Millien
10/22/2021 01:28:19 pm

Nice to meet you, Chris! Your books sound like exciting reads! Thanks for sharing them, good luck with the tour and have a great weekend!

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beth shepherd
10/22/2021 01:33:15 pm

This looks like a great read.

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Kelly D
10/22/2021 02:06:39 pm

The book sounds great and very suspenseful.

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Debbi Wellenstein
10/22/2021 02:15:01 pm

I enjoyed the excerpt. Thank you for the giveaway!

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Chris Cloake link
10/23/2021 04:26:51 am

Glad you liked the excerpt. I hope you get to read the whole thing. Many thanks.

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wendy hutton
10/22/2021 02:27:22 pm

this sounds like an exciting book

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Sherry
10/22/2021 03:11:45 pm

I really like the covers and the excerpts.

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Chris Cloake link
10/23/2021 04:27:44 am

Most kind. It's a real boost to hear things like that. Many thanks.

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Beyond Comps
10/22/2021 03:29:58 pm

Great cover!

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Danielle Day
10/22/2021 03:57:34 pm

It looks like a good read.

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Peggy Salkill
10/22/2021 05:37:52 pm

Sounds good!

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Jon Heil
10/22/2021 06:12:03 pm

Hope they can get along without too much chaos

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David Basile
10/22/2021 07:42:36 pm

Sounds like a good book

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bn100
10/22/2021 08:20:30 pm

nice excerpt

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Debbie P
10/22/2021 09:33:14 pm

This sounds like an exciting book.

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Angela Heerde
10/22/2021 09:43:41 pm

I like book details.

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David Hollingsworth
10/23/2021 02:07:30 am

sounds a very thrilling book.

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Kari B
10/23/2021 06:19:53 am

Sounds like an exciting adventure to dive into.

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Michele Soyer
10/23/2021 06:57:51 am

What a great cover - draws me right in. Best of luck with the book and thank you.

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Chris Cloake link
10/23/2021 09:27:46 am

Thanks, Michele. That is so good to hear.

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Cynthia C
10/23/2021 07:58:20 am

The excerpts are interesting. Thank you for sharing them.

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Bernie Wallace
10/23/2021 08:38:28 am

How long did it take you to write your book?

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Chris Cloake link
10/23/2021 09:26:11 am

Eight months to write. Two to review and design the cover. Two to get the marketing right.

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Ann Fantom
10/23/2021 02:21:07 pm

This sounds like an interesting book and I also like the cover.

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Barbara Montag
10/23/2021 04:03:35 pm

I like everything about this series, genre title & cover!
Thank you for sharing this with us.

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Terri Quick
10/23/2021 04:29:49 pm

Cool cover

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Julie Lundstrom
10/23/2021 04:43:45 pm

I like the cover of this book.

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Serge B
10/24/2021 03:58:23 am

I liked the excerpt

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Chris Cloake link
10/24/2021 09:26:41 am

Thanks for all the excellent comments.

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Andrew Moore
10/24/2021 12:46:39 pm

Sounds interesting.

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Elizabeth H.
10/24/2021 04:10:19 pm

Thanks for sharing an excerpt! What inspired you to start writing fantasy stories? Have you always loved them? I myself like that there are no boundaries in fantasy books. The more grand and elaborate the story, the better I say. Thanks for sharing your books with us.

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Chris Cloake link
10/25/2021 08:05:27 am

I have always loved fantasy stories. The possibilities are endless. Unlike science fiction where you have to make the science work with fantasy you create your own rules. I like to get the human element in so that the reader is moved by the tale. Thanks for the interest you are showing in my work.

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Ellie Wright
10/25/2021 02:40:23 pm

Love the cover. I'm looking forward to reading it.

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Chris Robert Cloake link
10/25/2021 05:22:55 pm

Nice to hear. I hope you enjoy it.

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Karin
10/26/2021 07:46:01 am

Great excerpts

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Bea LaRocca
10/26/2021 04:59:48 pm

I like the book covers and the synopses and excerpts are intriguing, this sounds like an exciting book and series. Thank you for sharing your guest post and books' details and for offering a giveaway, I have enjoyed reading about you and your work and am looking forward to reading your stories

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Chris Cloake link
10/26/2021 06:19:38 pm

Thank you Bea. I hope you'll enjoy my writing.

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Chris Cloake link
10/26/2021 06:21:05 pm

What amazing response this is receiving. Very grateful to all you readers.

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Thomas Gibson
10/27/2021 02:16:06 am

Cover looks great! Excerpt sounds interesting.

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BILL HOFF
10/28/2021 07:40:52 pm

My daughter would enjoy this book

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athena graeme
10/29/2021 01:03:10 am

That is a terrifiyingly awesome cover!

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Christina Gould
10/29/2021 08:02:53 am

I love the scary cover. Thanks for the giveaway!

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Leslie Price
10/29/2021 03:23:01 pm

This sounds like a fascinating story! I can't wait to check it out.

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Chris Cloake link
10/29/2021 05:58:38 pm

Yet more great comments. I'm so pleased the cover is having such an impact.

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sarah s
11/10/2021 10:39:22 pm

wondering if he can claim the treasure

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Chris Cloake link
11/11/2021 04:59:11 am

I hope you get to find out

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Katherine D. Graham link
11/11/2021 08:56:53 pm

Congrats on your launch! It was a pleasure reading your book.

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Chris Cloake link
11/12/2021 05:20:19 am

Many thanks. I was a pleasure without measure reading your review. Best wishes.

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Courtnie
11/12/2021 09:18:09 pm

I would like to read this book for sure. I will have to add to my list.

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Chris Cloake link
11/13/2021 06:04:12 am

I hope you do. I'm working hard on the follow up. Best wishes.

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Daniel M
11/21/2021 12:37:10 pm

like the cover

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Chris Cloake link
11/21/2021 05:41:35 pm

Many thanks Daniel!

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Sarah L
11/21/2021 05:57:51 pm

Looks like interesting books.
Thanks for the contest. 

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jose rosado
11/21/2021 07:00:46 pm

What do you think of the book details? Do you have any questions for the author?

A very cool blurb

THX

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Leigh Nichols
11/22/2021 10:46:56 am

Chilling cover- gives me goosebumps!

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Mya Goss
11/22/2021 03:24:33 pm

This is seriously an awesome sounding book.

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Chris Cloake link
11/22/2021 04:53:27 pm

I'm glad to hear that. Best wishes.

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Jennifer Galindo
11/22/2021 07:35:20 pm

Is the graphic a demon, a werewolf or a dragon?

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Chris Cloake link
11/23/2021 04:26:20 am

Good question. Reading the book will reveal all.

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Renata
11/22/2021 10:03:46 pm

Sounds good!

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Anita Jude
11/22/2021 10:04:36 pm

Love the book details

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Francine Anchondo
11/22/2021 10:30:19 pm

Sounds like a great book

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Betty Curran
11/22/2021 10:58:18 pm

Sounds like an exciting read.

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Sand
11/22/2021 10:59:57 pm

Sounds like a great book!

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