I am super excited to share a new release with you from C.S. Boyack. In fact, I’ve been anxiously awaiting the second book in the Lanternfish Series because I loved book 1 SO much!
At any rate, I’m turning my blog over to Craig so he can tell you about his new book! By the way, don’t you just love this cover? I do!
Hi, Jan. Thanks for having me back here to talk about my newest book. This is my first attempt at a classic trilogy, and we’re dealing with book two here. It’s called HMS Lanternfish.
In the original book, Voyage of the Lanternfish, James started off making plans for the future with the woman he loves. The ruling power of his country mistook him for his father who was a notorious undercover operative. They kidnapped his lady friend and forced him to start a war if he wanted to save her.
Plans didn’t work out the way the rulers expected. James was a merchant sailor, so he commandeered a ship and took to piracy against his home country. That’s a nutshell version of the first book, but there’s a lot more to it.
HMS Lanternfish opens with their home continent at war from coast to coast. Odds are slim and chances are few, but Lanternfish is still one of the largest warships on the sea. Using a semi-official charter as a royal privateer, James and crew take Lanternfish to war.
Nothing is ever that simple, and they get blown off course. Since this is a fantasy tale, it allowed me to explore some exotic lands and that was part of the charm of the original tale. With war a long ways off, Lanternfish takes to actually being a privateer. They have two goals, acquire goods that might help with the war effort, and discover the secrets of the Fulminites, a religious order that seems to be made up of suicide bombers controlling the land battles in favor of their enemies. Of course, they have to make it back in time to make a difference.
HMS Lanternfish is filled with fantasy creatures, exotic lands and peoples, and a bit of humor fans of the first book enjoyed.
I’m running a special right now. HMS Lanternfish is temporarily priced at 99¢ in an attempt to get it off to a good start. From August 10 through August 14th, Voyage of the Lanternfish will be free. I’ll drop a cover and blurb if you’d like to join this crew.
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Blurb: The Lanternfish crew completed their original mission, but got exposed to a more global problem. An entire continent is at war, headed up by a head-strong young king with dreams of power, and pushed from behind by a mysterious religious order known as the Fulminites.
Rather than let their country fall under the iron boot of conquest, James and his crew set sail once more to see what kind of muscle Lanternfish can lend to the war effort. Acting precariously under an unofficial charter as a privateer, even his allies aren’t always his friends.
HMS Lanternfish explores new worlds on its way to war, and drifts considerably off course. It features an international crew of characters, and for fans of the first book, the root monsters are back, too. Tall ships, a few con games, martial arts, and everything you loved about the original book is all returning.
Hoist the colors and wheel out the guns. Lanternfish is taking to the high seas once more.
HMS Lanternfish: 99¢ for a limited time.
Voyage of the Lanternfish: Free until Friday.
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I got my copy! Congratulations! HMS Lanternfish reads fascinating, and I love the cover. All the best with your new release, Craig! <3
Thanks for hosting, Jan! 😀
Enjoy the story, and thanks. Getting a lot of nice comments about that cover.
It really turned out great. 🙂
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Glad to see this book released. Heading over to purchase it.
Thanks, P. H. Means a lot to me.
You’re welcome. I’m looking forward to it. Congratulations on the new release.
Thank you so much for the reblog, P.H.!
You’re welcome, Jan.
Congrats. Must read more from you Craig. This sounds enticing but would have to start with book one. Best of luck with your new book. 🙂
I totally agree Marje, that you will want to start with Book 1 and it’s FREE! Thanks for stopping by!
Ah! I’ve downloaded. Thanks Jan and Craig. Look forward to reading. 🙂
Thanks for taking a chance on book #1. I hope you enjoy it.
Well, this is a read to look forward to. I remember the crazy hat story–didn’t get to the first Lanternfish so I’m already behind. 🙂
Get the first one free, but only this week. I have the second on at 99¢, but will probably raise it after my blog tour ends. We call it the crack dealer method. First one’s free…
Hahaha– like the analogy! 😀
Ok, picked them both up!
Thank you for doing that. Hope you enjoy them.
Oh, John, you are going to love these stories! Craig has done it again! I’m so glad you grabbed both of them! The covers alone are enough to entice any reader! Thank you!
Grabbed my copy. I can’t wait to see what the root monsters are up too. They need to be a desk toy so I can decorate my office.
That would be so cool. Oh to be big enough to land a merchandising deal.
I think that’s a fabulous idea! The root monsters along with Lisa Burton should interest someone enough to create a merchandising deal! Maybe after it’s created into a TV show. 🙂
I love the way you think.
Lol, Michele! I’m afraid they’d cause too much trouble and we’d never get any work done. 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
Congratulations Craig.. terrific cover..and sounds action packed.. I have emailed you.. thanks Jan for hosting.
My pleasure, Sally!! Thank you for stopping by to show Craig some support!
Just got your email and answered. Thanks for all your support.
Pleasure Craig.x
I really enjoyed The Voyage of the Lanternfish, Jan. Lovely to see Craig over here.
Thanks for saying that here. Maybe a few of Jan’s fans will grab a copy while it’s still free.
So did I, Robbie! It was a super book that I couldn’t put down. This second book in the series promises to be the same gripping story!
I thought I had read the first one, but apparently I did not, so I just picked it up on Amazon. I look forward to reading it, Craig. Congrats on the new book. 🙂
It is a fantastic story, Yvette!
Me, too! But I also love that you and I support them either way. 🙂
That’s a great way to step in. If you like it, the second book will be 99¢ for a month or so. Thanks for taking a chance on it.
You come up with clever names for your books, Craig. The Fulminites sound like trouble makers, and the root monsters–well, they sound exactly like what they are:) Is the medicine man/ship medic part of the story? It’s been a while since I read Book 1, but he was memorable. I’d love a side story about him. Serang is still my favorite, though. What a kick-ass pirate!
Mal is still around. He isn’t quite as prominent in this tale, but does have his moments. Serang takes a big leap forward.
Hi, Judi. I felt the same about Mal. He was a special character. And I have to agree about Serang! I loved getting her whole story! Thanks for stopping by!
Super congrats, Craig!
Thanks, Sue!
Thanks for checking it out.
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Reblogged at StephenGeez.com, where root monsters have been spotted lurking about…
Thank you Stephen. They’re pretty benign if you give them something to do.
So excited for you, Craig! I grabbed my copy immediately. I just LOVED the first Lanternfish and am looking forward to another fun-filled, fantastical, colorful adventure with James and his crew….including those scene stealing root monsters!
I’m surprised how people reacted to them in the first book. Glad you and everyone else enjoyed them.
You put it perfectly, Mae! I’ve started the new book and I can tell that I am in for a ride, so I’m buckling in! Thanks for stopping by!
Glad to see my favorite root monsters are back! Good luck, C.S.!
They’re back. Glad you enjoy them.
Super happy for another chance to read about the root monsters’ adventures. And the rest of the gang, too. Congratulations on your first attempt at a series, Craig. Book two looks every bit as exciting as the first one. Best wishes!
Thanks for hosting today, Jan.
I think I raised the stakes a bit. Hope everyone enjoys it. Thanks, Staci
Thanks, Staci! I’m happy you stopped by. I’ve started HMS Lanternfish and I can already tell, it’s going to be a wild ride!
Thank you, Harmony. Luck is a big factor in this crazy writing game.! 🙂
Grabbed the deal yesterday, Craig, but great to see you featured here on Jan’s blog today, and to have a chance to read a bit more of the story. Really looking forward to settling down with these two books!
Super post! Sharing! 🙂
Thanks, Marcia! I appreciate you stopping by and helping spread the word about Craig’s new book!
My pleasure, Jan! 🙂
Hope you enjoy them. Some adventure, some fantasy, with a bit of humor thrown in.
I know I’m going to enjoy it, given your great imagination and sense of humor. 🙂 Can’t wait!
Really like this cover, Craig, and it goes perfectly with Voyage.
I agree, Teri. I didn’t think he could ever outdo the first Lanternfish cover, but this one may have done it! Thanks for stopping by to support Craig!
I think Sean did a great job on it. I’ll have to tell him what you said. Thanks.
Yes! Tell him we love the covers. He did a great job. Is he a freelancer?
Kind of. He’s a comic book artist who takes commissions. He’s been doing covers and Lisa posters for me from the beginning.
I grabbed this deal. Thanks, Craig. Thanks too to Jan for hosting.
Thanks, John!
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Thank you, John.
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I’m over at Jan’s place today. Stop by and say, hi. Jan is a super supporter of the indie community, and a great author in her own right. She has an interesting blog that you should be following, too.
Thank you, Craig, for encouraging folks to follow my blog. 🙂 I hope this launch is a huge success for you!
Least I could do. Hope we drive traffic both directions.
Congrats on the new release, Craig, and a big thanks to Jan for spreading the word.
Thanks, Joan.
My pleasure, Joan. Thanks for stopping by!
Congrats, Craig, and best of luck with everything!
Thanks for helping Craig spread the word, Jan 🙂
Thank you. You know how I feel about luck. I’ll take bags of the stuff.