The Living Sword Chronicles Series by Angelo Tsanatelis

The legend said that the weapon-bearers used them to defeat the Gods. That when these great warriors vanished and the memory of their actions was forgotten, their weapons were lost also. Not all of them though. Some were kept, preserved by men of knowledge. It is said that there will be a time when the people will try and use the living swords again, but when that time finally comes, one of them will disagree and steal its freedom from the hands of man... moreThe legend said that the weapon-bearers used them to defeat the Gods. That when these great warriors vanished and the memory of their actions was forgotten, their weapons were lost also. Not all of them though. Some were kept, preserved by men of knowledge. It is said that there will be a time when the people will try and use the living swords again, but when that time finally comes, one of them will disagree and steal its freedom from the hands of man. Philip, a young orphan, accepts the proposal of a mysterious wandering Asian warrior to assist him in his quests, after he promises him fame, wealth and titles. But in a world full of dangers and secrets, everyone has his own agenda and the young orphan soon realizes that, if he wants to stay alive, he must learn to wield a Living Sword. Unrated 3rd Edition less

Thomas knew right from the start the old book was important, but the moment he begins to read, learn and understand the secrets of the old, long lost diary, a world he never thought it existed, emerges from the darkness. A world of hidden societies and creatures beyond his wildest fantasy. A world of lies, secret plans and battles fought, since the dawn of time... moreThomas knew right from the start the old book was important, but the moment he begins to read, learn and understand the secrets of the old, long lost diary, a world he never thought it existed, emerges from the darkness. A world of hidden societies and creatures beyond his wildest fantasy. A world of lies, secret plans and battles fought, since the dawn of time. Soon he finds himself in a desperate struggle for his own survival, his life a never-ending horror trip with him the reluctant participant.Because the forbidden words of the long dead Johannes Taub, are so much more than a well of forgotten knowledge or a random stroke of luck; for to know of the Lodge and speak of the Tribe isn't just imprudent or unwise, it's deadly.This is the sequel to the The Living Sword Chronicles Book I: Origins.2nd EditionThe alley was lit for a moment, the blackness withdrawn momentarily. He saw her standing a few feet away from the armed vampire, a woman with straight very long hair, the color of coal. Eyes open in wonderment on an angelic face wearing, men’s black leather trousers and a same colored leather corset, the clothes of a whore. Many things happened at the same time after that. The shadows had hidden her again from him, the sword said something that he completely missed, and he was thrown violently backwards, a familiar burning pain in his chest. less

What begins as a strange murder investigation for the worn-down Miami PD Det. Steve Sullivan, quickly spirals out of control when he realizes that there are a lot of things about this case not fitting what he’d grouchily accepted as ‘normal routine’ in similar situations... moreWhat begins as a strange murder investigation for the worn-down Miami PD Det. Steve Sullivan, quickly spirals out of control when he realizes that there are a lot of things about this case not fitting what he’d grouchily accepted as ‘normal routine’ in similar situations. In his frantic hunt for the elusive killer he’ll unearth a giant web, a cancerous secret society of soulless assassins, evil sorcerers and the undead monsters Steve thought he’d buried deep in his memories over fifteen years ago.In the third volume of the series, old and new characters surface again in a horrid game of lies, dark secrets and a limitless desire for the ultimate power. At center stage an unwilling Persianna will have to face a fight to the death against an ancient creature seeking a return to the ‘old ways’ through the brutal annihilation of all the sinners; with half the Tribe wanting her pretty head on a platter, a dead witch that wants to return to living with her help and her own treacherous immortal heart that lusts after the only thing that’s more dangerous than the deranged ‘Sire’s Dog’. An immortal she hasn't seen since Paris more than two hundred years ago.The infamous Rootless.This is the third volume in the Living Sword Chronicles series and a direct sequel to the Lodge and the Tribe. It includes the small prequel -Menuet.Kindle edition version 1.3 less