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The Mourning Son: Journey to Dis - An Epic Dark Fantasy (Absolution of the Morning Star Book 2) Kindle Edition

by Scott A. Tirrell (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
3.4 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

The Sacred Grove awaits. The dead whisper. And the boy who carries a cursed blade walks deeper into darkness.

Erikson Gray believed that wielding Lightbearer would grant him strength. Instead, it has shackled him to a history of bloodshed and ruin. The whispers of the blade grow stronger, urging him toward paths best left untread. In search of answers, he journeys to the Sacred Grove, a forgotten land where the boundary between life and death is thin, and the trees hold secrets darker than the grave.

But the deeper Erik delves, the more the truth unravels him. The weight of his lineage, the betrayals lurking in his past, and the curse entwining him with Lightbearer threaten to break him. Allies turn uncertain, and his own reflection feels less like a boy and more like something monstrous.

As shadows coil around him and the past rises from its grave, Erik must make an impossible choice: hold onto the last fragments of himself—or surrender to the blade and become something else entirely.

The Mourning Son is a tale of unraveling identity, buried truths, and the thin line between power and corruption. In the end, there is no light without shadow. And some legacies should have been left forgotten.

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  1. Book 2 of 4
    Absolution of the Morning Star
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    496 pages
  3. Language
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  4. Publication date
    February 4, 2022
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About the Author

Scott Austin Tirrell is a lover of the arcane who would choose a good crypt over a coffee shop. He finds solace in history and tales of yore sprinkled with a smidgen of nature's fury, long travel, and the thrill of the paranormal. His stories place ordinary and often flawed individuals in extraordinary situations that stretch beyond this physical plane. The human spirit's strength to reach greatness against incredible odds fascinates him, and thus, he is often a bit cruel with his protagonist. Certificates of study in psychology, history, and international relations gather dust on his wall, but he has found life to be the best stimuli for a good yarn.

Scott has published three works currently available- the Island of Stone, a paranormal thriller, the Slaying of the Bull, a historical fantasy set in 1241, and his epic dark fantasy series, Absolution of the Morning Star. He lives with his wife in the Boston area, a place dripping with inspiration for someone who loves tales from the past and a good ghost story.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09PPG9RR1
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 4, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2.5 MB
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 496 pages
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 4 ‏ : ‎ Absolution of the Morning Star
  • Customer Reviews:
    3.4 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Scott Austin Tirrell is known for his epic dark fantasy series Absolution of the Morning Star. He has always been fascinated by the spaces in between—the twilight hours when the world feels a little less certain, the moments when light and darkness blend into something neither, and the quiet truths whisper.

When Scott writes, it’s not just to tell a story but to explore the questions that haunt him. What if the afterlife wasn’t a release but a prison? What if the gods we revere are not saviors but jailers? What does redemption look like when you blur the lines between good and evil beyond recognition?

The messy, uncomfortable truths—the ones that gnaw at you when you’re alone, are what stimulate Scott. He plays with notions that power often comes at a price, that love can be as dangerous as hate, and that the path to salvation is rarely clear. He writes to understand why we sacrifice so much for the promise of light, even when the shadows feel more honest.

For Scott, storytelling is not about answers—it’s about opening doors. It’s about walking into the dark and daring to ask, What if? It’s about characters who wrestle with their demons and worlds where every truth has a cost.

If you’ve ever felt that pull—the sense that there’s more beneath the surface, that the world isn’t as black and white as it seems—then you and Scott just might be kindred spirits.

His upcoming book, Koen: Quills from the Raven’s Nest, a prequel to the Absolution of the Morning Star (AMS) series, is scheduled for publication by Grendel Press in 2025. The AMS series includes Dawn of the Lightbearer, The Mourning Son, Noonday in the North, Destiny of the Daystar, and the forthcoming Dusk of the Demon and Queen of the Knight. The Novice of Thanatos is also available, a first-person memoir set in the same world as Absolution of the Morning Star. This book follows eleven-year-old Mishal, a novice psychopomp in the Order of Thanatos, and is the first in a planned trilogy chronicling his spiritual growth, struggles with moral ambiguity, and the uncovering of dark secrets within the Order.

Scott lives with his wife in the Boston area.

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  • H. Bates
    5.0 out of 5 stars Erik Greyson has Amensia, wait WHAT?!
    Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2023
    WOW, the Emperors Gold, Piracy, Erik and his Norm gaurds all go down in the sea. He awakes with no memory, which is not a good thing because of where he is stranded. Jotunn, Forest people, More Gods, His Uncle E, an underground city, a pool that heals, a powerful Mage... and yet you can follow the storyline without much confusion. Pulls you right into the next book, wanting More! More! More!
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  • Amazon Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great Adventures
    Reviewed in the United States on March 4, 2023
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    I just finished The Morning Sun, Book 2 of the series by Scott Austin Tirrell. This book is filled with twists and turns. It has many characters. Erickson Gray, being the main character in possession of a special sword. Throughout the book there are many adventures of both friend and foe. The author writes in a very descriptive manor. One can visualize the many scenes he describes. You feel like you are right there in the middle of the battle. I am looking forward to the next book in the series, "Noonday in the North" as Erick's adventures continue.
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  • austin
    1.0 out of 5 stars Not enough action from the main character
    Reviewed in the United States on September 14, 2022
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    Story line is interesting. Not enough action from main character focuses to much on the plot but story still moves incredibly slow, book two half way though and only two major things has happened. I feel like authors these days drag books out nobody wants to read 10 books to finish a story.
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  • DS
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great adventure!
    Reviewed in the United States on April 6, 2023
    Fantastic read! Looking forward to the third book!
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  • Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on September 1, 2022
    A tight and interesting story in a grand set up. Witty conversations and unexpected mysteries. It was an easy and fun read.
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  • Melissa Rischall
    5.0 out of 5 stars highly recommend
    Reviewed in the United States on November 27, 2024
    My friend lent me the series, and I had the pleasure of reading them while on vacation. The storyline is very intriguing, and I highly recommend the series to others
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  • FreyaPReviews
    4.0 out of 5 stars This is Dark Fantasy with a Difference!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 21, 2025
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    I love this story that contains tales within tales. There aren’t any big info dumps, just motives revealed through conversations and actions.
    You don’t need to have read book 1, as this book stands on its own as a novel. But I recommend you do read the first as it is such a swashbuckling read!
    I read the first book nearly 2 years ago, so finding the chief protagonist ship-wrecked without any memories wasn’t a problem. Like Erik, I re-discovered his past as the story unfolded. (I knew I recognised the guy with the eye-patch but couldn’t remember who he was for a few chapters!!!)
    This novel is quite different from the first as all the action takes place in one land. This book focuses on the Forest People and the dangerous terrain of their land, as well as the deathly tunnels that lead to Dis. There are deceptions and revelations of truth that will keep you guessing all the way through!
    This is an entertaining and inspiring read suitable for all dark fantasy lovers of any age.
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