It ends April 13

Published about 2 months ago • 1 min read

Subject: It ends April 13.

It’s strange to write this.

On April 13, I release Shepherds of Truth. Book Four. The end of Thaumatropic Roots.

When I started Mother of Trees, I didn’t know how far this story would travel. I didn’t know who would live. I didn’t know what it would cost.

Now I do.

This final book pulls together threads that have been tightening since the beginning—the Mother of Trees and Father of Stones, dragons, elves, and their ancient troll enemies, the choices that were made long before Elliah ever lifted a hammer.

It is quieter in some places. Harder in others. It breaks what must be broken…

…and pays for it.

If you’ve walked through the first three books with me, thank you. Truly.

Preorders are live now:
US Preorders - https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GNNVZVNJ
UK Preorders - https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B0GNNVZVNJ
CA Preorders - https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B0GNNVZVNJ

For those who’ve walked this road

I’m putting together a limited early reader group—about 20 people—who have finished Books 1–3 and would like to read Book 4 early and help it land well.

If that’s you, and you can commit to leaving an honest review around launch week, just reply with:

“I’m in.”

I’ll send details to a small group next week.

Either way—we’re almost there.

— Steve

All books by Steven J. Morris

May you get lost this week in another world.

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It's here!

Shepherds of Truth is live. It’s yours now. The conclusion of Thaumatropic Roots is within your grasp. If you’ve walked this path since Mother of Trees, this belongs to you as much as it does to me. Get it here: → Shepherds of Truth Also available: UK | CA Thank you for reading.Thank you for trusting me with your time.Thank you for finishing this with me. — Steve p.s. It is also my birthday today... :D May you get lost this week in another world. Follow me on Goodreads. Subscribe

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