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7/29/2019

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The Splintered Crown
A Tankards and Heroes Novel
by Larry N. Martin
Genre: Epic Fantasy, Adventure Quest 

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A medieval fantasy with a party of adventurers all ready to make a name for themselves and earn some gold.

Tankards and Heroes is set in the city of Kortufan, where spies, assassins, mercenaries, arms dealers, rebels, smugglers, and informants do dirty deals dirt cheap.

The Poxy Dragon is a rough bar outside the worst part of the medieval Silk Road. It takes serious courage just to walk into the place, not only from its reputation but because of the rough clientele, questionable food, awful beer, and abysmal hygiene. Lots of taverns in Kortufan are home to ruffians and illegal dealings, but the Poxy Dragon is the proving ground for heroes - with a cemetery out back for the ones who don’t make the cut.

Lady Leota, the resident demigoddess at the Poxy Dragon, sends would-be heroes to different realms on quests. Once committed, there is no turning back, and if they want their reward, every party member must return through the portal – dead or alive.




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​“Got any ale that doesn’t taste like donkey piss?”
The stranger’s companion laughed heartily at his friend’s joke and didn’t seem to notice that the regulars at the bar took a step away from them. The bard in the back stopped his song mid-stanza.
“Don’t know what you’re complaining about,” Tom, the bartender, replied. “That’s a step up. Used to taste like donkey’s balls. And before that—”
“Gods and cuttlefish, man! How about your whiskey then? I just want something that doesn’t taste as bad going down as it might coming back up, if you know what I mean,” the stranger said.
He looked like the sort of man who would find his way to the Poxy Dragon tavern—big, tall, inked, and mean as a wolverine. His shoulder-length dark hair was greasy and tangled, and his long beard had braids and brass beads in it, like that made him a pirate. Tattoos in black and red wound around both arms and peeked from the throat of his tunic. One, a black snake, slithered its way up his bicep. Tom figured that was as good a name as any for the stranger, Snake. Not like it mattered. He wouldn’t be back.
Snake’s buddy stood half a head shorter and maybe twenty pounds lighter, probably his lookout and lackey, Tom thought. No tattoos. Reddish blond hair and a beard to match, he looked at least a decade younger than Snake. “Red” would do.
“Suit yourself.” Tom poured a glass of the house whiskey and slid it to Snake. He kept his expression unreadable, although if Snake and Red knew what was good for them, they’d have taken note of the way the regulars leaned in to watch but didn’t get any closer.
Snake tossed off the shot and thumped his chest like he’d proven something. Red hooted, as if taking the drink was an accomplishment. Tom and the others waited for the reaction.
Three…two…one….
“What…what…” Snake tried to say something else, but between the way he gasped for air, lips working like a fish out of water, and the tears running down his face from the potent liquor, he was in too much distress.
“What did you give him?” Red demanded. “You poisoned him!” His face grew as red as his hair, and he looked as if he intended to go over the bar at Tom.
Tom wasn’t worried. Red probably weighed less than the sack of cabbages in the kitchen.
“Should I dig a hole out back?” Thaddeus had wandered in at the first sounds of distress. The old undertaker had his favorite shovel, Bessie, slung over one shoulder. Mud caked his pants and dirt streaked his face and hands. Tufts of white hair stuck out over his nearly bald head and peeked from inside his ears. He looked at Tom with great excitement, anticipating the task.


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Larry N. Martin Larry N. Martin is the author of the new sci-fi adventure novel Salvage Rat, and the new portal fantasy series, The Splintered Crown, A Tankards and Heroes novel. He is the co-author (with Gail Z. Martin) of the Spells, Salt, and Steel: New Templar Knights series; the Steampunk series Iron & Blood; and a collection of short stories and novellas: The Storm & Fury Adventures set in the Iron & Blood universe. He is also the co-author (with Gail) of the Wasteland Marshals series and the Joe Mack - Shadow Council series from Falstaff Books.


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The Love of the Quest
By Larry N. Martin


I grew up playing Dungeons and Dragons, and loved reading books by David Eddings, R.A. Salvatore, and the other authors of the Forgotten Realms, as well as many similar novels. They brought the kind of quest adventure to life that I enjoyed from role-playing games, and let me come along for the ride in my imagination.

The Splintered Crown is my tribute to the kinds of books that taught me to love the fantasy genre. It’s set in my own universe, so it’s not tied into any game platform, but my goal was to create the feel and fun of those quest novels that offered heroes, monsters, gods, and gold. It’s a “comfort food” kind of read, a rousing adventure that is a refuge at the end of a long day. In a world that is complicated and uncertain, there’s a place for pure escapism. Here’s your chance to escape into a world with adventure, humor, brave heroes, and heroines, wily adversaries, and a tavern you’ll never forget!

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47 Comments
Bea LaRocca
7/29/2019 03:05:03 am

Great cover and excerpt! This looks like an exciting read. Thank you for sharing the book info.

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Bea LaRocca
7/29/2019 03:05:56 am



Great cover and excerpt! This looks like an exciting read. Thank you for sharing the book info.

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James Robert
7/29/2019 03:42:45 am

Thank you so much for taking time to bring to our attention another great read. I appreciate it and thank you also for the giveaway.

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Emmaline
7/29/2019 06:08:39 am

Awesome cover. The guy kinda reminds me of the lead from the new Witcher series (and that's a compliment)!

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Janet W.
7/29/2019 07:40:39 am

Sounds like an adventurous read! Great cover!

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Shirley Ann Speakman
7/29/2019 09:29:03 am

Great cover! The excerpt was really good the book sounds like an exciting and intriguing read.

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Rita Wray
7/29/2019 11:02:22 am

I liked the excerpt, thank you.

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Elaine G
7/29/2019 01:21:53 pm

This sounds really good. Thanks for sharing the excerpt. Love the cover too

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Calvin
7/29/2019 02:15:32 pm

Quests are always fun filled, and interesting to read along.. to say the least

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wendy hutton
7/29/2019 03:06:33 pm

awesome cover very well designed

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Paula
7/29/2019 03:29:15 pm

The cover art seems appropriate for the book. Good job.

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Jennifer Rote
7/29/2019 03:47:52 pm

I love the cover art!

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Debbie P
7/29/2019 03:52:14 pm

This book sounds like a fantastic read. Cool cover!

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Amy F
7/29/2019 05:11:57 pm

Love the cover design!

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Victoria
7/29/2019 08:16:10 pm

Really cool cover!

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Kristen
7/29/2019 09:11:46 pm

The cover is very dramatic! So much emotion...

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Dale Wilken
7/29/2019 11:31:19 pm

The book sounds really great.

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Tracie Cooper
7/30/2019 09:48:41 am

What a great and eye popping cover!

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kelly nicholson
7/30/2019 10:01:25 am

What do you think of the book or the cover?

evil looking wizards are cool

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SHERRY
7/30/2019 02:53:08 pm

I think the book sounds very interesting.

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Terri Quick
7/30/2019 08:39:24 pm

Love the cover

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kimrk56
7/31/2019 01:58:35 am

He looks really angry on the cover.

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Beyond Comps
7/31/2019 04:47:25 am

Amazing cover!

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Mood Reader
7/31/2019 09:00:15 pm

Looks great! :)

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Kayla Harmon
7/31/2019 09:01:51 pm

great cover

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Ally G
7/31/2019 09:44:01 pm

The guy on the cover is really cool. Reminds me of the guy on Ghost Busters 2 who was in the painting and came to life.

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Marcy Meyer
8/1/2019 06:10:44 pm

The cover looks good, and it sounds like a good read.

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Serge B
8/3/2019 09:58:40 am

Awesome cover!

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Sarah L
8/4/2019 12:43:56 am

Looks like an interesting book.
Thanks for the contest. 

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stephanie jones
8/5/2019 07:11:31 am

im loving the cover

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Starla
8/5/2019 07:09:33 pm

Sci-fi has always been a favorite of mine.. along with other genres. I find the cover super intriguing on this one!

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LYNN
8/5/2019 08:39:03 pm

LOVE THE COVER LOOKS LIKE A GREAT READ

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Barbara Montag
8/11/2019 05:36:56 pm

Epic Fantasy, Adventure Quest - that will be action packed which I enjoy.
And such an interesting cover.

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Allison Swain
8/12/2019 03:16:43 pm

The cover looks awesome, and I enjoyed reading the excerpt as well!

Thank you for the chance to win :)

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Jennifer H.
8/14/2019 11:38:23 am

I think that the cover looks really neat!

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John H.
8/14/2019 02:23:18 pm

The cover is really cool!

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Daniel M
8/22/2019 07:36:51 pm

like the cover

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Shane A
8/23/2019 05:41:19 pm

The cover art is exceptionally well drawn!

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Dana Scott
8/24/2019 01:50:02 pm

I honestly thought the book cover was a video game cover! Love the graphics!

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Karla R.
8/24/2019 06:20:30 pm

Kortufan..sounds like a scary place to be!

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Christy Leonard
8/25/2019 01:13:16 am

I love the colrs and design of the cover. Looks very interesting

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Heather Kaufman
8/26/2019 11:27:10 am

The cover is fabulous.

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Francine Anchondo
8/28/2019 09:44:16 am

I like the cover

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Jennifer R
8/28/2019 08:30:13 pm

I like the aggressiveness of the character on the cover.

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Carole D
8/28/2019 11:13:52 pm

I enjoy reading the Excerpt and the book cover goes so well with the story!

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Dana Rodriguez
8/29/2019 11:09:48 am

What another great book to check pout. The cover is awesome too.

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Jerry Marquardt
8/29/2019 11:11:13 pm

I would like to give thanks for all your really great writings, including The Splintered Crown, and wishing the best in keeping up the good work in the future.

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