Scottish Writer Launches Debut Fantasy Novel

GLASGOW, Scotland - Nov. 6, 2014 - PRLog -- PRESS RELEASE FOR

SPIRITS OF VENGEANCE: THE STONE OF SPIRITS

CONTACT: Andrew Rainnie, +44 (0)7920422765

EMAIL: books@andrewjohnrainnie.com

SCOTTISH WRITER LAUNCHES DEBUT FANTASY NOVEL

Glasgow, Scotland - Spirits of Vengeance: The Stone of Spirits is the debut fantasy novel from Andrew John Rainnie, available in print and eBook from Amazon, iTunes, Barnes & Noble, and Smashwords from November 14th. The author will be hosting a book launch in his home town of Glasgow on the 19th of November, which will include readings and free giveaways.

Rainnie, a filmmaker, screenwriter, and copywriter, has been working on the passion project for a decade, shaping the fantastical landscape and the stories he plans to tell in it. Fans of epic and contemporary fantasy novels written by kings of the genre such as J.R.R. Tolkien, George R. R. Martin, and Philip Pullman, will want to explore the new world of Enara, and see its wonders through the eyes of a fresh-faced female heroine. Those who have not experienced the genre will find this an excellent entry point, with the book suitable for adults both young and old, touching on modern themes of race, religious, and identity, while offering the ultimate escapism to a world filled with mythical beasts and larger-than-life characters.

The first in a planned series, Spirits of Vengeance: The Stone of Spirits opens with the religious zealot Lord Malenek marching across the continent of Amaros, cleansing the world with his army of Vengeance Spirits. Standing in his way is an unlikely adversary, Kamina Elloeth, a young tree elf who is inadvertently entangled in Malenek’s plans. She embarks on a quest with her ghostly brother and a mysterious Ishkava Ranger to find an ancient artefact that may be the only way to stop Malenek’s destructive schemes. Facing her fears, Kamina will travel over oceans and deserts, fight through swamps and jungles, and battle with legendary monsters to unearth the power hidden within the Stone of Spirits.

Rainnie earned an MA Joint Honours degree in English Literature and Film & TV Studies from the University of Glasgow in 2003. He later gained an MA/PGDip in Screenwriting from Bournemouth University in 2007. Since then he has worked as a script reader and editor, written and directed a number of short films, and written for several specialist publications, including ScriptWriter Magazine and FutuReale, and is currently a features writer at American Gaming website WarpZoned. He also has a film production company, Rain Fire Films, and runs Discover Glasgow, a website that helps locals and tourists alike enjoy all that Glasgow has to offer.

He is currently based in his home town of Glasgow, working as a freelance copywriter and script reader. The author is available for interviews and appearances. To book presentations, media appearances, interviews, and/or book-signings please contact books@andrewjohnrainnie.com. For further information see http://www.andrewjohnrainnie.com.