The Sixth World of Men Series by Walter E. Mark

On the surface, the sixth world of men is a glorious world. It is a world of great technological advancement. It is a world that has been at peace for a hundred years.While the world known as Kosundo by its inhabitants goes about its usual business, an ancient prophesy ominously predicts that the time of the soulless has come. Then, a mysterious man lurks about a secret city. A forgotten miscreation is plotting revenge. An emperor is going mad. A terrible weapon threatens to wreak destruction... moreOn the surface, the sixth world of men is a glorious world. It is a world of great technological advancement. It is a world that has been at peace for a hundred years.While the world known as Kosundo by its inhabitants goes about its usual business, an ancient prophesy ominously predicts that the time of the soulless has come. Then, a mysterious man lurks about a secret city. A forgotten miscreation is plotting revenge. An emperor is going mad. A terrible weapon threatens to wreak destruction. And finally, a being of absolute evil is planning to make the world his own.But a prophet reveals a beacon of hope and tells of choices that need to be made. Each choice will determine whether another beacon of hope shines forth or if the darkness of evil prevails. A Beacon of Hope is the first book in The Sixth World of Men series. less

What has he done to her? She would never agree to that unless he had done something horrible to her. Degmer just knows that Neaotomo had done something to Laysa while she was away. Then she sees how nicely Neaotomo is treating Laysa and how rudely he is treating her. Could Laysa really be cooperating with Neaotomo as he says? In Paths of Intimate Contention, Degmer’s puzzle is only one of the riddles that must be solved by the people of Kosundo. Degmer must choose a side... moreWhat has he done to her? She would never agree to that unless he had done something horrible to her. Degmer just knows that Neaotomo had done something to Laysa while she was away. Then she sees how nicely Neaotomo is treating Laysa and how rudely he is treating her. Could Laysa really be cooperating with Neaotomo as he says? In Paths of Intimate Contention, Degmer’s puzzle is only one of the riddles that must be solved by the people of Kosundo. Degmer must choose a side. Will she make the right decision? Her life depends on it, just as every life in Kosundo depends on the decisions that they all must now make. less

The Avengers are loose. Do they have anything to do with the prophecy concerning the twelfth? On the brink of the twelfth, a few dream dreams. What do they mean? Do the dreams hold the key to the prophesied crisis? The reactions seen within the sixth world of men are varied. Some believe the prophecy, while others reject it as folly. Some whisper about conspiracies... moreThe Avengers are loose. Do they have anything to do with the prophecy concerning the twelfth? On the brink of the twelfth, a few dream dreams. What do they mean? Do the dreams hold the key to the prophesied crisis? The reactions seen within the sixth world of men are varied. Some believe the prophecy, while others reject it as folly. Some whisper about conspiracies. Do they know something? What will really happen on the twelfth? Is there a way to avoid it? Is there really a crisis to avoid? The people of Kosundo will soon know the answers. The twelfth of Setmi is upon them. The Beginning of Sorrows is the third book in The Sixth World of Men series. “The works of Walter E Mark beguile the reader with simplicity while driving the reader toward profundity.”— C J Steffy A graduate of Malone College in Canton, Ohio, and of Massillon Baptist College in Massillon, Ohio, Walter E. Mark holds a master’s degree in education and a bachelor’s degree in English. Formerly a high school teacher of twenty years, he and his wife Wendy now live in New Boston, Michigan, where he is employed in a technical field. Walter and Wendy have two children, Winona and Benjamin. Walter won awards in scholastic writing competitions as a youth and his writing has been enjoyed by his students and fellow teachers. Now, his published writing is also drawing praise from reviewers, writers and readers in both the United States and Europe. Walter has been featured on the television program ASAPubNews with Steven Hill. less