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Oath of Blood

A tale of bloodshed, betrayal, and revenge beneath the pitiless Martian skies!

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Oath of Blood

Oath of Blood

Oath of Blood

Oath of Blood

Oath of Blood

A tale of bloodshed, betrayal, and revenge beneath the pitiless Martian skies!

A tale of bloodshed, betrayal, and revenge beneath the pitiless Martian skies!

A tale of bloodshed, betrayal, and revenge beneath the pitiless Martian skies!

A tale of bloodshed, betrayal, and revenge beneath the pitiless Martian skies!

Lisa
Lisa
Lisa
Lisa
1 Campaign |
Austin, United States
$620 USD 23 backers
124% of $500 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal

Oath of Blood Cover

BLOOD AND FIRE ON THE RED PLANET!

Caliban's life was not his own. Bound in servitude to his Martian masters and heir to the millennium-old curse of Terran birth, he was sold into the bloody gladiator games of the Red Planet, there to fight for his life for the pitiless pleasure of others.

A proud warrior-woman of the Martian Southlands, Nasreen bowed to no one. Shadowed by a past of which she would not speak, she fought in the arena without fear, asking no quarter and exacting a terrible toll from all who dared to underestimate her prowess.

From the brutality of their fates, the gladiators took refuge in one another. But when a twist of fortune saddled them with the blame for a free man's death, their struggle took a grim and hopeless turn, for Martian custom demanded that blood be repaid with blood. To save themselves, they faced the ultimate gamble—and a host of new and terrible foes, not all of whom fought their battles with steel.

If they triumphed, their prize was freedom itself. If they failed—death!

 

About the Author


Lisa V. Tomecek
(that's me!) is a thirty-something Texan with an incorrigible habit of spinning wild yarns about imaginary people and places. She is a fan of sword and sorcery, science fiction, tabletop role-playing games, heavy metal, and coffee. Especially coffee. Currently she lives in central Texas with a very patient husband and two indolent cats.

 

Picture This!

The action in Oath of Blood is illustrated in black and white by Brandon Anderson, long-time partner in creative mischief and freelance artist. Check out his progress in the gallery and on the Iron Sun Fiction Forge blog.

Oath of Blood's cover art is the work of science fiction writer and artist Jeff Doten, and a piece by Greek comic artist Yannis "Rubus" Roumboulias serves as the book's frontispiece.

Check out the gallery for more information and progress updates!

 

Please and thank you!

You are the lifeblood of fiction writing. To ensure you get the best book possible, I have enlisted the aid of established professional editors, artists, and designers to ensure Oath of Blood is worthy of your time and attention.

The $500 for which I'm campaigning covers a modest portion of the expense of bringing Oath of Blood to press -- things like editor fees, art commission costs, and the services of graphic designers.

I have already paid for these things out of pocket because I believe in pulling my own weight -- honestly: why should you care enough to donate if I don't? -- but your contribution helps defray those costs, enabling me to keep the price of Oath of Blood and future works as low as possible.

If you like what you see, please consider donating, even if you can only spare a little. I can never completely repay your generosity, but I am offering the perks below as tokens of my gratitude.
 
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Ultimately, Oath of Blood is for you, and whether you invest time, money, energy, or just enthusiasm, you become part of something exciting.

Every dollar, every link, every like or tweet -- they all make a difference, and I thank you for them.

 

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Gladiator

$1 USD
You will receive a shout-out on the Iron Sun Fiction Forge Facebook page, and your name will be published in the book in a special section recognizing all donors.
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Warrior

$5 USD
In addition to the perks above, you will receive a handwritten thank-you letter from the author.
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Champion

$10 USD
In addition to the perks above, you will receive an ebook copy of Oath of Blood in your choice of DRM-free formats.
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6 claimed

Hero

$25 USD
In addition to the perks above, you will receive a signed physical copy of the book. (Worldwide free shipping is included.)
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10 claimed

Legend

$50 USD
In addition to the perks above, you will receive a limited edition Oath of Blood art portfolio including prints of the following: all of Brandon's final illustrations, the frontispiece by Rubus, and the cover art by Jeff Doten. (Worldwide free shipping is included.)
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Benefactor

$100 USD
In addition to everything above, you will receive a color copy of the original manuscript, complete with notes, markup, and deleted scenes.
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Grand Benefactor

$250 USD
In addition to everything above, you will receive the ORIGINAL handwritten manuscript of Oath of Blood and all subsequent physical drafts, complete with notes, markup and deleted scenes
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