Day of Reckoning sounds ominious, doesn’t it, especially during these times. Well perhaps that’s what this new book from my friend Kai Strand has in store for her readers–a bit of fear inducing, scintillating reading.
Day of Reckoning by Kai Strand (+ Giveaway)
I’m pleased to be participating in author Kai Strand’s Blog Tour today for her latest release, DAY OF RECKONING, the beginning of her Concord Chronicles series.
The author is offering an awesome tour-wide giveaway. More information on the giveaway is listed below.
DAY OF RECKONING
by Kai Strand
* Series: Concord Chronicles (Book 1)
* Paperback: 289 pages
* Publisher: Independently published
* Language: English
* ISBN-10: 1690603372
* ISBN-13: 978-1690603375
Not only does twelve-year-old Terra learn she’s a Nature’s Spirit destined to serve the peaceful underground city of Concord, but she also finds she is named in a prophecy as the only one who can thwart the leader of the death tribe.
The Trepidus are the death janitors of the Underworld. They’re responsible for the termination and cleanup of Concord’s beings. When their leader, Blanco, learns Terra is the one who can derail his day of reckoning, he does everything he can to get rid of her. Including, dispatch a “Bringer” to complete the ultimate of death janitor duties.
Not only does Terra want to stay alive, but she hopes to complete her training and discover her Spirit talents too. So, Frank, a Spirit of Security, is assigned to protect her. Together, they undertake a secret investigation of how to defeat Blanco. But with the future of Concord and Terra’s very own life at stake, will they find the answer in time?
DAY OF RECKONING can be purchased at the following sites:
Amazon | Barnes and Noble | iBooks | Kobo
For those who aren’t familiar with the author, here’s a bit of background on her.
Award-winning Kai Strand, author of the action-packed Super Villain Academy series, is often found exploring hiking trails and snapping pictures of waterfalls in her Oregon hometown.
Mother of four, Kai uses her life experiences to connect with young readers. With middle grade works such as Save the Lemmings, The Weaver Tale series, and Day of Reckoning, and emotional YA adventures like Finding Thor, I Am Me, and Worth the Effort, Kai has written compelling stories that tweens, teens, and their parents love.
Kai has given numerous presentations throughout Oregon about her work and the writing process. She loves interacting with teens and gaining their insight on their latest reads as well as what they would like to see in future stories.
To find out more about Kai, please visit www.kaistrand.com.
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GIVEAWAY DETAILS:
Author Kai Strand is giving away four $5 Amazon Gift Cards and one lucky winner will receive a digital copy of DAY OF RECKONING along with a $15 Amazon Gift Card
To enter the giveaway, just click on the Rafflecopter widget below and follow the instructions. The widget may take a few seconds to load so please be patient. If the widget doesn’t show up, just click HERE and you’ll be directed to the widget.
Thanks for stopping by and be sure to follow Kai on her week-long tour HERE. You never know what you might find out. What do you think about a 12-year-old protagonist? Do you see how she could grow and develop over a series?
Jeff says
Congratulation Kai. The book sounds interesting and the hiking and photographing waterfalls in Oregon sounds heavenly!
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Sandra Cox says
I’m glad you’re hanging on/in. Writing can be incredibly hard. You have such talent.
Thanks for featuring us and the support. Much appreciated. Congrats to Kai.
Tamara Ann Narayan says
Wow, that’s a lot of miles. I like to exercise daily as well, because nothing helps me sleep better than being physically exhausted. I don’t mind the isolation so much, but I do miss the quiet time when everyone else was at school and I could focus on anything (like writing) without being interrupted every two seconds. I’m also heavy into gardening, but right now, I’m looking at a very cute groundhog and wondering what havoc he’s planning for all my hard work. Maybe I’ll name him Covid.
joylene says
I’m sorry I didn’t respond to your question in time, Lee. The email came in yesterday because the internet in my building is very tempermental. We’re in rainy season without the rain, but with high winds that play havoc with the lines. Whatever, it’s just a game every day to see what kind of wifi I’ll have. Some days good, some moments nada. Happy IWSG Wednesday, and thanks for all you do. I’m glad you’re staying with it. You do shine a light, you know.
Shannon Lawrence says
Great cover! I’m originally from Oregon, too. Still go back to visit. Good luck with your book launch!
Melissa Maygrove says
The title catches one’s interest for sure. Best of luck!
Anna says
Congrats, Kai. 🙂
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diedre says
Congratulations and very best wishes, Kai!
Juneta Key says
Congrat, congrats!
Stephanie@Fairday's Blog says
Congrats to Kai! Sounds like an interesting story. Thanks for the giveaway. I entered.
* I entered as me, but as Jess and I have been co-authors for 10 years I am often signed into various accounts as her and she as me. I couldn’t tell when I did the first “leave a comment” whose account was being recognized. There is a chance I am entered as Jess Haight, but I did fb and goodreads as me. Even when I am in the middle of work for my day job- the computer will sometimes think I am Jess all of a sudden an not let me in my Google Drive. 🙂
C. Lee McKenzie says
It gets complicated, doesn’t it? Thanks for stopping in and entering. I know Kai appreciates your support.
Kai Strand says
Thanks for visiting, Stephanie. Good luck with the giveaway. I write under two pseudonyms and sometimes do my day job from my computer, so I totally know what you’re talking about. Even during this tour, sometimes I come up as “Admin” and I’m like…uh, what…how? Lol. Technology, it’s good until it isn’t.
Nick Wilford says
Congrats, Kai! This looks really exciting. Yes, lots of scope for growth if Potter is anything to go by.
C. Lee McKenzie says
It’s always exciting when one of our friends launches, isn’t it? Thanks, Nick.
Kai Strand says
Thanks, Nick! I do love the endless possibilities with this series! This weekend I’m determined to type THE END on the prequel. Fingers crossed.
Patricia Josephine says
Congrats to Kai!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thank you, Patricia.
Kai Strand says
Thanks Patricia!
Liz A. says
Congrats to Kai. Sounds like a great book.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Hope you entered.
Kai Strand says
Thank you, Liz. Appreciate you stopping by.
Jeff says
Sounds like an interesting book–wonder how many dystopias are being written now we’re in the pandemic?
C. Lee McKenzie says
This has probably generated tons. We’ll find out soon.
Kai Strand says
Jeff, I’ve been wondering the same thing! There will so many pandemic stories in our near future 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Damyanti says
Thank you for sharing!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Thanks for the visit, Damyanti.
Kai Strand says
Thanks for stopping. Hope you entered the giveaway!
H.R.Sinclair says
Congrats to Kai!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Great to see you here! Thanks for stopping by.
Kai Strand says
Thanks for all of the support <3
Alex J. Cavanaugh says
First in a series? Well done!
C. Lee McKenzie says
Series are a great idea. Guess you know that! 🙂
Kai Strand says
Oh the potential! Thanks for visiting.
Elephants Child says
More booky temptation?
Sigh. Thank you and drat you.
And of course the major protagonist can be young. Greta Thunberg is proof of that. Not to mention Harry Potter.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Your comments are always a joy!
Kai Strand says
Greta is such an inspiration! People should never be dismissed. Not even children. Thanks for stopping by!
Kai Strand says
Thanks for sharing Day of Reckoning with your readers, Lee! I appreciate it.
C. Lee McKenzie says
Great to have you here today, Kai! Another congratulations on your newest book.
Mason Canyon says
Lee, thanks so much for being a part of Kai’s tour and sharing her book with your readers. It’s a fascinating story.
C. Lee McKenzie says
I’m glad to do it. Thanks for asking me to be a part of her tour.