Coming This October — The Sloughs of Ungleauw; Book three of the Elderwood Chronicles.
Advance praise for The Sloughs of Ungleauw:
“The Tolkien-like epic journey is detailed with beauty and power, tracing victories and calamities alike while starkly illustrating the futilities of war.… Fantasy readers will fall in love with Claybrook’s expertly wrought, lovingly crafted tale and world, and likely find themselves longing for the next installment. This enjoyable animal fantasy epic overflows with courage, heart, and adventure.” — Booklife (Editor’s Pick).
“Readers of epic fabulist adventure in worlds populated by squirrels, rabbits, otters, owls, crows, and the like will enjoy not only the memorable, multidimensional characters and their lively interactions but also the lyrical wordplay.” — The US Review.
“Conceptually watertight and atmospherically described,… An unmissable new installment.” — Readers’ Favorite.
“At once enchanting, heart-rending, and sentimental…” — THE PRAIRIES BOOK REVIEW
High on action, adventure, and intrigue, Claybrook’s third installment in the Elderwood Chronicles picks up where the last installment left off. In the aftermath of the Great Vermin Army, Deria’s parents have no option but to face exile. Though innocent, Deria has borne the brunt of the shock. But Cirina is different: she is determined, fierce, and highly driven. But is that enough to make a change? The people of Hesperia will soon know. Claybrook writes an engrossing fantasy about will, determination, hard work, perseverance, identity, and finding one’s voice. Told primarily in alternative first-person voices, the characters develop through their revealed thoughts and actions. Readers will find themselves rooting for both Deria and Syrena, each of whom adds a significant layer to the story. Secondary characters are equally compelling. Claybrook effortlessly folds in multiple junctions, including Deria’s backstory and Syrena’s ongoing struggles as she tries to find her life path. Skillfully constructed and full of wonder, this is a poignant, gripping must-read.
The Sloughs of Ungleauw has reached critical acclaim from trade reviews all over the U.S., including selection as an Editor’s Pick in Publisher’s Weekly. The Sloughs of Ungleauw is available for pre-order on Overdrive, Amazon, and Ingram, and available wherever books are sold October 1st, 2022.
Matthew is the author of the critically acclaimed Elderwood Chronicles, an award winning artist, and a pretty okay English and art teacher. He is a Navy veteran and former minister, with a degree in theology and a Master’s in Creative Writing and English. When he is not working, which let’s just be honest is rare, he is researching his innumerable passions and interests, or enjoying his face-melting homemade habanero salsa and humiliating Russian trolls on Twitter.
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