title: Mud (Chronicles of the Third Realm War) (Volume 1)
author:  E. J. Wenstrom 
description: "Wenstrom's debut is the catalyst for a planned series of fantasy war tales, kicked off with this thoroughly expanded retelling of the Orpheus myth...the clever use of weathered fantasy tropes and occasionally lovely turns of phrase will propel readers into book two." - Publishers Weekly<br><br>"MUD, I loved this book!! So unique so engaging, a Keeper and must read!!" - Nelsonville Public Library, Heather Bennett<br><br>"I really like books about uncommon supernatural creatures, so, when I saw MUD had a golem as the protagonist, I jumped at the chance to read it. A well-written and enjoyable read." - Metaphors and Moonlight, Kristen Burns<br><br>"There's something primal in Mud. It's a reverent, mythical story of supernatural beings who justify desperate measures in their quest to feel complete. They struggle with emotions we all understand, even as they challenge the very rules that govern all of creation." - Fantasy Author, Robert Wiesehan
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  Empire of Mud
  
  
  A Novel
  
  
  James Suriano
  
  
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  Copyright © 2020 James Suriano
  
  
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  For Nosipho Mnisi
  
  
  Your bravery runs deep in the blood of your son.
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
  
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