Sci-Fi / Fantasy
Date Published: May 5, 2026
Publisher: Manhattan Book Group
Freedom’s End is a mythic sci‑fi/fantasy saga about a reincarnating
rebel fighting to break cycles of oppression across lifetimes. Born a slave in
the mines of Septra, Paintr rises again and again—across bodies, eras,
and worlds—to confront a necromancer who seeks to enslave every sentient
mind. Blending science fiction, dark fantasy, and supernatural western
elements, the story explores identity, liberation, trauma, and the cost of
reclaiming one’s soul. With its emotional depth, genre fusion, and
expansive worldbuilding, Freedom’s End speaks to readers who love
character‑driven epics, mythic resonance, and stories about resilience in the
face of impossible odds.
EXCERPT
Alone
We were pulling back in teams of two after a raid on a village, and I wondered aloud in the gray night, “Why do they fight?” I wasn’t expecting an answer, but my partner drew close.
“Perhaps to protect their homes.”
I didn’t understand. “Home?”
She glanced at me with sadness in her eyes. “Home is your family.”
I still didn’t understand. “Family?”
“Those you love.”
“Love?”
We walked on in thoughtful silence for a moment, and her eyes were distant when she answered quietly, “Love is something worth dying for.” We continued walking, then she paused and put a hand on my shoulder. “Worth living for.”
About the Author
symbolism, emotional depth, and genre fusion. A multicultural military‑brat
upbringing and early career in computing shaped SE’s fascination with
identity, technology, and transformation. Now based in Indianapolis, SE writes
expansive, character‑driven universes—including Freedom’s End, the
first book in a multi‑volume saga about liberation and the soul’s long
journey across lifetimes.
