New fantasy - "The Ant-Man of Malfen" by D.P. Prior released for Christmas

Dec. 23, 2010 - PRLog -- We are pleased to announce the release of D.P. Prior's new fantasy novella, "The Ant-Man of Malfen" today.

The acclaimed author of the epic SHADER series has reinvigorated the genre with this fast-paced, yet complex work set within a world of breath-taking scope. Believable and utterly original characters, tight POV and a story arc that promises some dark surprises.

Already hailed by C.F. Levy (Contemporary Fantasy Review) as one of the bright new stars of fantasy, Prior has shown the way ahead by fusing Sword and Sorcery with the intricacies demanded by the modern reader of the genre.

"The Ant-Man of Malfen" is available in eBook and paperback formats from Amazon, B&N and a whole range of retailers.

"The Ant-Man of Malfen" webpage: http://namelessdwarf.blogspot.com/

Smashwords listing: http://www.smashwords.com/books/view/34192



The Ant-Man of Malfen

The Nameless Dwarf follows the trail of the last of his race to the mountains bordering Qlippoth, a wasteland born from the dreams of a craven god.

But the survival of the dwarves depends on his willingness to confront the bloody deeds of his past, and the ruler of the brigand town of Malfen who guards the pass into Qlippoth: an aberration known as the Ant-Man.


Mr. Prior does 'Dwarf' very, very well.  

If you love sword and sorcery, this is your meat and potatoes! (and ale...) - C.S. Marks



A dwarf with no name and a past as black as hell!

Having butchered his way to control of the ravine city, Arx Gravis, with a cursed axe from pre-history, the Nameless Dwarf barely survives the onslaught of his former friends.

With the geas lifted and all but his name restored, he can no longer live with what he’s done to his own people.

Discovering that the dwarves who survived his tyranny have fled into the wastes of Qlippoth, Nameless goes after them, fearing the last of his race will fall prey to the denizens of the nightmare realm.

He follows their trail to the only way into Qlippoth: a pass through the mountains on the far side of the border town of Malfen.

Only Malfen is a den of brigands, and there are legends of a creature who exacts a heavy toll on each and every passerby—a monster part human, part insect; an aberration known as the Ant-Man.