Have you heard? D. Wallace Peach has released a new fantasy series, and news like that is worth our attention.
Soul Swallowers is D. Wallace Peach’s best book to date, and that’s saying something. From her prior books I’ve come to expect expert plotting, three-dimensional characters, and truly magnificent world building.
In this book, Ms. Peach has taken a single world-building premise—that people can swallow other people’s souls after they die—and worked it into a fantastic, detailed secondary world. Here, the powerful squabble for ever more influence while the wretches and unlucky are sold into slavery. The main character, Raze, has turned his back on a life of wealth and privilege, and joins another man in building up a small farm, a freehold, assisted by former slaves who soon become an extended family.
But the Byzantine politics of Raze’s former circle soon entangle him again, and he’s forced to re-enter his old world to try to save the members of his new family.
Soul Swallowers transported me to a completely different world, one that I enjoyed exploring and was reluctant to leave. I highly recommend it.
Now here’s the place where you should imagine the radio announcer’s voice saying, “But wait, there’s more…” Because Soul Swallowers is Book One in the Shattered Sea series, which means that when you reach its finale, the story isn’t over. There’s still Book Two, Legacy of Souls.
I was lucky enough to read Legacy in its draft stage, so I can comfortably affirm that this series is complete and well worth the time invested reading it. Legacy of Souls is currently available for pre-order on Amazon.
But first, go check out the Look Inside on Soul Swallowers here: https://www.amazon.com/Soul-Swallowers-Shattered-Sea-Book-ebook/dp/B07DKV4FGJ/.
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Cathleen Townsend 
Wow! What a wonderful review of Diana’s book. The cover is mesmerising, conveying a quiet message that this book is special and then the theme is no less enticing! Thank you Cathleen, for recommending this book, I know it is another treat from the fantasy world that Diana creates so effortlessly in her books. My best wishes to her for the success of this book.
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Thank you, Balroop. This is the first review to come in, and as you know, it feels momentous. Thanks so much for adding to the fun. 🙂
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It was my pleasure to review. And I agree, the cover is stunning! 🙂
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Thank you so much, Cathleen. If the book shines it’s because you helped with so much of the polish! You deserve a vacation. I’m just tickled with my first review – honestly couldn’t be happier. I’ll reblog next week and do another bit of celebrating! Hugs. And Happy Writing!
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You’re very welcome, Diana. I am in fact taking a few days off, but then I’m plunging into another round of edits.
*pours Diana a virtual mimosa* Celebrate! You’ve earned it. 🙂
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Wonderful review, Cathleen!
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Thanks so much, Jennie! 🙂
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You’re welcome, Cathleen. 🙂
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Cathleen was very good to me, Jennie, both in her assistance get the book polished up and in her review. Thanks for checking it out!
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That’s so nice, Diana. 🙂
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Being transported is the best! Thanks for the recommendation.
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My pleasure. I think a lot of us look for that out of a good read. 🙂
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Cathleen did a great job. I’m glad you enjoyed the review! 🙂
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Fantastic review! 🙂 Sharing… xo
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Thanks so much, Bette. ❤
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Thanks so much, Bette. This was the first review for the book, so a huge treat. Thanks for sharing!
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Sharing again… ❤ xo
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Thank you. 🙂
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Excellent review for an excellent fantasy author.
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I’m so glad you liked it. Thanks for stopping in. 🙂
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Thanks, Sheron! I couldn’t be more happy with this great start. Thanks for checking out the review!
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A great review of Diana’s new book, Kathleen.
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Thanks, Robbie. 🙂
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Thanks for taking a peek, Robbie. Cathleen made my day. 🙂 Happy Monday!
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Given what an authority you are on the high-fantasy genre, Cathleen, this is no small praise! I loved Catling’s Bane and can’t wait to read this one…
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You’ll be pleased, Sean. Well worth the time spent reading it. 🙂
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Thanks again, Catheen, for all your support and for your kind words. I “pressed” this post today, so you should see some traffic. Have a wonderful week, my friend.
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It was my pleasure, Diana, and may your coming week be terrific, too. 🙂
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Cathleen was a huge help with this one behind the scenes too, Sean. And her review made my day. Thanks for the visit and have a wonderful week!
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[…] read the last bit of the review, visit Cathleen’s blog, and while you’re there, you might check out her latest novella: The Golden […]
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Cathleen, a superb review of Diana’s latest and you pull us into the book straightaway. With your close knowledge of her earlier books and her next in this series your review has added depth.
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Thanks for the visit, Annika. I was thrilled with Cathleen’s review, to say the least. 🙂
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Thanks, Annika. We all know reviews are precious, so I was happy to help out. 🙂
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Great review, Cathleen. Books that transport you are definitely the must reads.
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Thanks so much for stopping by Cathleen’s, Jina. Her review made my day and I was delighted to share. 🙂
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If you do a tour or something and need hosts let me know. I’ll be glad to help anyway i can.
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That is so sweet of you to offer, Jina. I hadn’t planned one, but you just sparked my imagination. I might do a little blitz in September or October. 🙂 Something to think about. And again, I so appreciate your kindness. ❤
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My kids will be back in school in september, so if you need help organizing it, i can help you there too.
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I hope you use that time for writing! After a busy summer, I’m certain you’ll be anxious to take up the pen. I’ll start thinking about it now and should have no trouble doing the work, but again, you are the tops for offering. ❤
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Alright, but the offer will stand if you need it. I’m going to use the time for writing, yes, but i don’t write more than a a couple hours a day before my brain starts smoking and i need to cool it down with other things. in case you decide to do it before sep, i can send some bloggers your way too if you need hosts. you let me know and i’ll be here.
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Don’t smoke your brain!! Thanks again and I will keep you in mind as it gets closer. 🙂
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I think a lot of us are looking for that, Jina–to go spend time in a completely different world. 🙂
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Lovely review, Cathleen. I love D’s writing, can’t wait to dive into this new series . . . after I finish the Myth of her Myths of the Mirror series.
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Thanks for the lovely comment, Lynn. I’m so tickled that you’re enjoying my books and look forward to hearing what you think of the latest. Have an awesome week!
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Yes, the hazards of being a prolific writer. It would take some time to work your way through Diana’s back list. 🙂
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Thank you for the excellent review of Diana’s new book. I enjoyed Catling’s Bane and have Oathbreakers Guild on my kindle. This new series sounds so intriguing. I’ve read some excerpts on Diana’s blog. What a fascinating idea – to swallow the souls of other people when they die! I anticipate this series will be well received in the fantasy literature genre. Diana is a masterful writer. – Molly Stevens
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I agree, Molly–Diana has payed some serious attention to the craft of writing–and it shows. 🙂
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Thanks for the lovely comment, Molly. It’s a weird premise, huh? I don’t know where I find these ideas. They bubble up, and then I start thinking of the implications and off we go. Have a wonderful day, my friend, and take care yourself. ❤
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A new release by D. Wallace Peach is ALWAYS something to celebrate. Oh! The worlds she brings us to. I can’t wait to read the Soul Swallowers!
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I’m sure you’ll enjoy the read. I did. 🙂
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I didn’t think I liked “fantasy” novels, until I began to read Diana’s stories. WOW.
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Such a wonderful review! Now, if I could freeze time until I catch up on my TBR… Good luck with the new release, Diana!
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Ah, yes–the TBR pile. A never ending source of both frustration and joy. Thanks for stopping in. 🙂
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Excellent and wishing you a blessed week.
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Thanks so much, and may your week be terrific as well. 🙂
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I’m not sure how I missed this post the first time around, but thanks for the review and recommendation! I will certainly look into it…
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