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The Deepearth: Tales of Miurag 1

by A.S. Etaski

The Deepearth - A.S. Etaski
Part of the Tales of Miurag series:
Editions:ePub: $ 4.99
ISBN: 9781949552164
Pages: 329

Dare to explore the darkest tales where sunlight never touches.
Etaski's dark fantasy epic, Sister Seekers, begins underground with its denizens living and dying in eternal night. A novice Red Sister leads us through much of the series, but her Elven ancestors have their own stories to share.

Tales of Miurag: The Deepearth is a same-world anthology exploring critical moments in the history for the Dark Elves of Sivaraus. This collection contains explicit and sometimes grim content, though we are never lacking all hope.

Stories included in this collection:

House Aurenthin - a novella on the dramatic origins of the lowest-ranking noble house in Sivaraus.
Auranka the Keeper - a chilling horror tale on the monstrous Mistress of the Driders.
Rohenvi - the tragic romance in the early reign of the Matron of the Twelfth House.
Gaelan - a "dark slice of life," how future Red Sisters sometimes make connections long before their trials

Sister Seekers is dark epic fantasy for adults with an ever-broadening scope. The saga genre-hops a bit so things never get stale. Found Family is a core theme throughout. Perfect for fans of entwined plots, challenging themes, immersive worldbuilding, and elements of erotic horror. Sexuality and inner conflict play into character growth with nuanced intrigue, intense action, and fantastical magic.

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Tropes: Becoming a Monster, Body Modifications, Conspiracy, Cross-Species Friendships, Dark Enemy, Death by Sex, Demonic Possession, Dystopian Governments, Enemy to Ally, Evolving Powers, Found Family, Hunted, Inaccessible Magic, Person in Distress, Redemption Arc, Reluctant Hero, Secret Heir, Sex Magic, Wise Mentor
Word Count: 78740
Setting: Underground city and labyrinth
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters
Tropes: Becoming a Monster, Body Modifications, Conspiracy, Cross-Species Friendships, Dark Enemy, Death by Sex, Demonic Possession, Dystopian Governments, Enemy to Ally, Evolving Powers, Found Family, Hunted, Inaccessible Magic, Person in Distress, Redemption Arc, Reluctant Hero, Secret Heir, Sex Magic, Wise Mentor
Word Count: 78740
Setting: Underground city and labyrinth
Languages Available: English
Series Type: Same Universe / Various Characters
Excerpt:
“There you are,” a deep, rumbling voice crooned. He was rank with magic. “This is much closer to what I expected to meet from the Queen’s City. I’m sure you both have an interesting story.”
“Just kill me,” she whispered miserably.
“Mm, no, I won’t be doing that yet. Now, where is your lover…? Ah! There.” He turned, the slow swing making her nauseated. “Nothing broken, bua? Good. Do try to keep up. You don’t want to get lost alone out here. The very worst you can imagine is not far, and they would love to discover you.”

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Reviews:Paul Poenisch on BookBub wrote:

This book is a must read for readers that are already familiar with the Sister Seekers series by A. S. Etaski. The stories in it provide background on several of the major characters in the series. For readers that are not familiar with the Sister Seekers but are interested in adult fantasy, the stories in this book and the novella Sons to Keep (available without charge by signing up to Etaski’s mailing list), provide an excellent introduction to the series, particularly the first three books, which take place in the Deepearth. The stories in The Deepearth are dark fantasies, but while they show that life here is hard, like the series, a thread of hope and love runs through them.

Brittany S. on Amazon wrote:

5.0 out of 5 stars Who doesn’t love dragons!?

If you have not read The Sister Seekers series by the A.S. Etaski, please give it a read. Tales from the Muirag story that just tied everything together. I highly recommend this book!


About the Author

Etaski writes mature epic fantasy with an ever-broadening scope. ​​​​​​​Inspired by table-top RPG, her stories weave through subgenres, so things never get stale. Found Family is a core theme throughout her world​​​​​​​.​​​​​​​ She adores sensual, subversive Dark Elves facing off with cunning demons, clever dragons causing trouble, and deadpan necromancers summoning the walking dead alongside dwarves in battle through high-stakes adventures.

Her series begins underground with an isolated race of Dark Elves. The beginning is not for the faint of heart, and perfect for fans of entwined plots, challenging themes, immersive worldbuilding, and elements of erotic horror. Sexuality and inner conflict play into character growth with nuance, intrigue, action, and fantastical magic.

Her most inspiring epic stories are Neil Gaiman's Sandman, Wendy Pini's ElfQuest, Melanie Rawn's Dragon Prince, and J. Michael Straczynski's Babylon 5.

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