Controversial Author, Jonathan David, Releases Anticipated Sequel, Lucian Shadow: Theory of Loravyre

Lucian Shadow: Theory of Loravyre was released by author Jonathan David today and is available nationwide at nearly all online book stores. Theory is part II in a two-part post-apocalyptic fantasy adventure series that began with Lucian Shadow: Rise of Corlee, published in 2004. Theory picks up during the same sequence that Rise left off with and thus begins the epic adventure that concludes the series. Filled with fantasy, hair-raising adventures and political overtones, Theory is David’s most aggressive and controversial novel to date.

(PRWEB) February 24, 2006 -- Jonathan David is the renown author of The Enemy Mind, the science-fiction cult favorite about a man who discovers a home video disk on a crowded street only to discover the contents are of him and appear to have been filmed in the future. The Lucian Shadow series is a broad departure from modern science-fiction and geared toward a Lord of the Rings-type fantasy audience. The setting is in the distant future where chemical and nuclear warfare has returned the world to a state not unlike the dark ages. The two-part epic pits the enemy Corlee whose aims are to control the world through dark magic against the chosen few who have waged war against them. This series is intended for a more mature audience who will not be alarmed by the brutal violence and complex overtones in the political dialogue.

The story’s main protagonist has developed into a fearsome leader, but his ambitions are ambiguous and wrought with revenge for the loss he incurred at the conclusion of Rise. To put down his enemy’s aggression, Skyler Kloss must reach the city of Loravyre before the enemy Corlee. Ironically, as the journey unfolds, the line between allies and enemies is crossed, and the fate of good versus evil becomes shrouded beneath red heavens that cry tears of blood. Protagonists and antagonists mix until there is no clear method to distinguish the two, and the climax accelerates toward a disturbing conclusion.

“The story stands on its own as an adventure,” David said during a recent interview with a local newspaper. “What makes the Lucian series special is the degree of political weight thrown into the mix.”

The ending is, without a doubt, the most controversial conclusion to any of David’s previous works. “It will raise a few eyebrows, anger a few readers and probably shock the rest,” David said. “It wasn’t intended to be a fairytale. It was intended to reward a reader’s patience for following a difficult premise through two challenging novels. If the story ended with the patented ‘happily ever after,’ the series would have been a waste.”

David himself is no stranger to controversy. His political thriller, Motherland, was scheduled to be released by JoNa Books in February 2005, but due to production delays that led to the deterioration of the author/publisher relationship, David chose not to extend the contract upon its expiration. Since parting ways with JoNa Books, David has found representation for the screenplay adaptation of Motherland with a different agency. The name of the agency has not been released.

For further information regarding Jonathan David and his previously released titles, please visit www.jonathan-david.com.

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