The teenage son of a hetaera (woman of pleasure), Pheidippides and his beautiful young mother are not recognized as citizens of ancient Athens. Yet he is enchanted with the essence of the grand city-state and all the promise it holds. His short daily runs are on mere delivery errands, but he aspires to one day be among the elite foot couriers who run up to fifty miles on vital missions of state. When an impending invasion from faraway Persia, the world's most powerful empire--led by a temperamental tyrant bent on destroying democracy--threatens Athens and the entire land of squabbling Greek city-states, Pheidippides must undertake a grueling solitary trek to outrun enemy ships heading for his beloved city. Chased by assassins over a distance more than four times his usual runs, can he save Athens and its fledgling democratic ideals...and at what cost?

The Saga of Marathon (Historical Fable)

Literature & Fiction

Checker, Nicholas

Genre Fiction

Wild Rose Press

Druids is a medieval fantasy adventure of an isolated lad born with an eerie sense that earns him the suspicion and contempt of those who fail to see it as a gift. He joins with two renowned knights – both caught up in a terse gender rivalry – while on a perilous quest to liberate a ruined land from a druid-lord’s deranged sorcery. It raises images of a nerve-wracking game of chess come to life: a broken castle, a captive queen in dire need of being released, a dread knight whose very name terrorizes foes, and underling foot-soldiers deemed “pons” -- who yet harbor a latent strength of their own. And rippling through the saga, like a whispery breeze, is the mysterious Cryptic Sense – possessed by those destined to become druids. A blend of ancient beliefs like animism and the early science of alchemy – and draped in the Native American spiritualism of Manitou. – the Cryptic Sense of this tale explores the tight bond between druids &amp; nature. 
 An Early Reader Says:"Druids is an awesome read! If you're a fantasy lover like myself, then Druids is a must. This book has it all... action, romance, memorable characters and plot twists. But even more importantly, a great story. Hollywood, if you're listening, I'd buy a ticket to this movie!" - Jason Filardi, prominent Hollywood screenwriter 
 About the Author: Nicholas Checker has written independent films that have been shown in cinemas and film festivals across the country...Checker's background includes a published one-act play, Kangaroo Court -- a dark satire where animals put humans on trial. Nicholas Checker can be reached via Facebook or nickchecker@aol.com. (Full bio inside, following text)

Druids

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The Saga of Marathon (Historical Fable)

Druids