Tethered to Darkness by Matt Falcon
Blurb:
In Eoden City, where relentless sands devour the land outside the city, Shen Auger is the reluctant heir to a dark legacy. His father Eoden, revered as the immortal Vessel of the Gods, holds sway over a dying world. But when Shen's mother reveals whispers of hidden secrets that lie in the blistering wasteland, Shen’s sheltered life unravels.
Fuelled by a burning need for answers, Shen embarks on a perilous journey beyond the city’s walls, into the unforgiving Desolation. Alongside his fierce friend Griss, he encounters a Darkness that will not be sated until it consumes all. As rebellion ignites and the Darkness looms, Shen must confront his father’s tyranny and master a power born of love and rage to save his world—or watch it burn.
Tethered to Darkness is an epic tale of betrayal, shocking revelations, and the fight for truth in a land where even hope casts a shadow.
Book Title: Tethered to Darkness
Author: Matt Falcon
Cover Artist: Joe Requeza
Word Count: 115000
Publisher: Self-Published
Genre: Fantasy
Release Date: December 1st, 2025
Available Formats: eBook, Paperback, Hardcover
Author Bio:
Originally from The Netherlands, Matt Falcon is the pen name of Dutch writer Thijs de Valk, a name that, like many fantasy authors, proves tricky for most English speakers to pronounce.
After a successful 10+ years career in the online business realm, culminating in his role as CEO of the popular SEO tool Yoast, Falcon sought a new path. After much deliberation and some help from his wife, he picked up his love for writing again. Two years ago he started his debut fantasy novel, Tethered to Darkness, the opening chapter of The Veil of Sands series. He's learned a lot since, has met the awesome writing community on social media and wants to continue writing for the rest of his days.
