Richard denningpublisher overdrive rakuten overdrive. Gunpowder and sorcery in 1666 17th century london two rival secret societies are caught in a battle that threatens to destroy the city and beyond. The amber treasure northern crown by richard john denning. The story follows the struggle of the praesidum in their quest to keep the liberati from freeing the demon lord dantalion. Richard denning has 10 entries in their overdrive catalogue. Plots, beliefs and omens in the great fire of 1666 by richard denning the 17th century is the age of newton and harvey and other scientists that. Oct 14, 2011 richard denning has obvious studied the fire and its progress, managing to weave historical events into an exciting adventure. The last seal praesidium series book 1 richard denning author. How to plan and write novels using the snowflake method. Dennings point, a hudson river history by jim heron and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Mercia books publishes historical fantasy and fiction. The last seal the praesidium series book 1 kindle edition. The last seal by richard denning please visit the giveaway page to learn about richard denning and his books. Curling up by the fire is thrilled to have richard denning, author of the newly released the last seal july 20, 2011 paperback, here with us today.
This book was a best seller in 1666 even the diarist samuel pepys. It is a land divided into dozens of warring kingdoms for these years witness the birth pangs of the nation we know today. For 27 years i worked as a gp before leaving medicine to focus on writing and games. Posted by rdenning published in character sketch, richard denning, the last seal, uncategorized. The genre of his books are historical fiction, horror, and fantasy. Back in the 12th century, cornelius silver, a member of the secret group praesidium, used his mysterious sorcery to save london from certain doom by banishing the evil creature dantalion into the abyss. Three hundred years previously the praesidum defeated and incarcerated a demon beneath the city. The last seal by richard denning is a historical fantasy book set in 1666 around the great london fire. Completelynovel, elevator pitch, richard denning, get. The last seal by richard denning 2012, paperback for sale. Fought for the king in the civil war but lost power and influence during the commonwealth. To celebrate the launch of the new paperback edition ofa the last seal i have organised a blog tour. For those of you who are not familiar with richards latest release, here is synopsis of the last.
The idea is you have just a couple of minutes to get over the essentials of your book and sell it to the publisher standing in the elevator next to you. My one disappointment with six seals before the final one, the good guys seemed to let them be destroyed easily after the first two. In the second instalment in our elevator pitch series, we took to the elevator with writer richard denning who has published the last seal as well as a number of other books on completelynovel. Activities and interests i am a writer with a strong interest in historical settings as well as horror and fantasy. Jul 20, 2011 the last seal by richard denning is a historical fantasy book set in 1666 around the great london fire. Book 1 richard denning author 2009 child of loki northern crown series book 2 richard denning author 2012 the catacombs of vanaheim. Nov 01, 2010 tomorrows guardian ebook written by richard denning. When a truant schoolboy, ben, finds a scroll revealing the location of magical seals that binds a powerful demon beneath the city, he is thrown into the centre of a dangerous plot. Tomorrows guardian with this interview with author richard denning. He is here to discuss london as it was in 1666, the setting of the last seal, and also the time of the great fire that destroyed most of the city.
Currently these include books by the writer richard denning. Which book would you recommend to people who enjoy the demon collector. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers, ratings and awards. The last seal is a historical fantasy set during the great fire of london in the year 1666 a fire which destroyed the heart of the city and made 70,000 people homeless. Seal hardback for sale tractor parts and machinery. Denning also appeared in the film an affair to remember with cary grant. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read tomorrows guardian. Medallion, and an awardwinning, selfpublished author. He retired and moved to maui but was asked to play the governor in tvs hawaii fiveo 1968. Layered pages has the honor of introducing author richard denning. Books by richard denning author of the amber treasure. The last seal praesidium series book 1 richard denning author 2009 frost giants of jotunheim. While london burns a battle rages 17th century london two rival secret societies are caught in a battle that.
David reed, julie adams as kay lawrence, richard denning as mark williams, antonio moreno as carl maia, nestor paiva as lucas, whit bissell as dr. Browse author series lists, sequels, pseudonyms, synopses, book covers. Richard john denning born 11 august 1967 is an english author of historical novels and fantasy novels. Richard denning march 27, 1914 october 11, 1998 was an american actor best known for starring in science fiction films of the 1950s, including unknown island 1948, creature from the black lagoon, target earth 1954, day the world ended 1955, creature with the atom brain 1955, and the black scorpion 1957. The last seal praesidium series book 1 richard denning author 2009 frost giants. Reviews for horror themed adventure books, urban fantasy, and fantasy. A fascinating and entertaining introduction to topic of superstitious and other beliefs in england during the 17th century. Then return here to leave a comment and contact information to enter this fabulous giveaway. Read the last seal by richard denning available from rakuten kobo. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read child of loki. Dec 21, 2009 the last seal by richard denning is a historical fantasy book set in 1666 around the great london fire. I was born in ilkeston in derbyshire and i live in sutton coldfield in the west midlands. The official website for the writer richard denning, with extracts from books, video readings, news and competitions.
Denning is a british author but will gain new fans in america with this book. The praesidum consists of ben, freya, tobias, and gabriel though only gabriel knows the truth of what is happening. Follow the blog tour for the last seal to find out. Book 1 richard denning author 2009 child of loki northern crown series book 2 richard denning author. Richard please tell us about your book, the last seal. The last seal is recommended for fantasy lovers of all ages, from young adult to adult readers. Sep 10, 2011 the last seal is a young adult historical fantasy novel set during the great fire of london and is part of the praesidium series by richard denning. Borrow ebooks, audiobooks, and videos from thousands of public libraries worldwide.
Tomorrows guardian ebook written by richard denning. The last seal is a young adult historical fantasy novel set during the great fire of london and is part of the praesidium series by richard denning. Mar, 2020 richard denning, american actor who played opposite lucille ball in the radio series my favorite husband, portrayed the other man in a number of movies in the 1940s and 50s, and became a cult figure in the 50s by battling menacing creatures in such lowbudget monster films as the creature. Aug 25, 2011 book trailer for richard denning s the last seal. Learn more about richard denning, recipient of the b. Ben said, his eyes widening with suprise and indignation. Richard denning has obvious studied the fire and its progress, managing to weave historical events into an exciting adventure. Richard denning, american actor who played opposite lucille ball in the radio series my favorite husband, portrayed the other man in a number of movies in the 1940s and 50s, and became a cult figure in the 50s by battling menacing creatures in such lowbudget monster films as the creature from the black lagoon. Richard denning has 17 books on goodreads with 6316 ratings. Richards ramblings post topic book blog tour schedule. Download for offline reading, highlight, bookmark or take notes while you read child of.
The glass web 1953, it came from outer space 1953, tarantula 1955, the incredible shrinking man 1957, man in the shadow 1957, the tattered dress 1957 stars richard carlson as dr. Adele parks is a very successful novelist, whose books have so far been. Jun 12, 2012 layered pages has the honor of introducing author richard denning. Book 2 richard denning author 2014 todays sacrifice. The last seal is historical fantasy set during the great fire of. Sep 14, 2011 denning is a british author but will gain new fans in america with this book. This is the sequel to tomorrows guardian, the first book in richard dennings hourglass institute series, and what a sequel it. The last seal ebook by richard denning 1230000232941. The last seal praesidium, book 1 by richard denning. This, then, was the spark of an idea that became the last seal. Smashwords the last seal a book by richard denning. The story follows the struggle of the praesidum in their. The last seal by richard denning 2012, paperback for. Denninger was soon signed by paramount, who insisted on changing his name to richard denning because his real name, denninger, sounded too much like gunman john dillingers.
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