Chronicles of a Broken World Part 1 : Land of Lies

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On the mysterious and divided continent of Graux, the lives of its people; from the shapeshifting kyn who live to the east, to the various human domains of the west, are in jeopardy as dark forces work in the shadows to fulfill a dark agenda. Plotting wars, taking slaves from the Southlands, and causing unimaginable suffering to those who get in their way, and all without the knowledge of those with the power to stop them.

Yet on one fateful day, the meeting of two young individuals changes everything. A woman born to a human and kyn who has shunned the world, and a ghostly mercenary who’s mysterious and violent past haunts him, find that their connection carries greater implications than they could imagine.

And as their journey finds them both confronting their pasts and realizing their destiny, others to find their lives upended and changed forever; the Lord of the military nation of Glendor attempting to atone for his father’s failures, a Princess turned Queen of Dwyer, which had been ravaged by the Ten Year War, a warrior turned slave from the Southlands attempting to break free from the chains in Prosperita ruled by a mad Archduchess, and a professor from the technologically advanced Nicolaus who’s quest for knowledge embroils him in conspiracy, and a Grand Priestess whose faith has been shaken.

All find themselves navigating through this land of lies, though not all will come out unscathed…

Talking With Daniel Cunningham

What was the inspiration for writing Land of Lies?

I've always had a fascination with storytelling and it was really a number of factors growing up which inspired me to write this book. In some regards, there are aspects of my life that I've come to terms with by writing this book.

What was the writing process like for Land of Lies?

I'd often write multiple drafts, looking at the strengths and weaknesses of each, and find common traits among them each. Eventually, everything became streamlined and I was able to craft a narrative that gave me a lot to work with, without being overwhelming.

What was your favorite scene in Land of Lies to write?

There are many scenes which I enjoyed writing, but my favorite parts always involved Balthasar and Erin, and exploring the relationship the two had with each other.

What was the hardest scene in Land of Lies to write?

Without spoilers, there's a scene following a group of characters where the truth of the world is revealed to them, and delivering it in a concise manner was rather tricky, but ultimately necessary for the future of the story.