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In Gone are the Light-Wielders by Nicholas P Adams, a shepherd boy holds the fate of the colony in his hands when he must choose between keeping a promise to his mother and his responsibility to the community.
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\\nThis extract from Gone are the Light-Wielders, is published in the anthology, Cresting the Sun. This is a collection of 12 award-winning short stories by three talented authors, including Nicholas P Adams.
\\nThe book can be bought from Amazon
\\nUS link: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1951374037/
\\nUK link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Cresting-Sun-Brian-C-Hailes-ebook/dp/B082QMFJ2C
\\nYou can find out more about Nicholas at his website.
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