CS Marks

CS Marks


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C.S. Marks has often been described as a “Renaissance woman.” The daughter of academic parents, she holds a Ph.D. in Biology and has spent the past two decades teaching Biology and Equine Science. She is currently a Full Professor at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College in west central Indiana. She began writing shortly after the untimely death of her father, who was a Professor of American Literature at Butler University. A gifted artist, she has produced illustrations and cover art for all three books.

She plays and sings Celtic music and a few examples of her songwriting may be found within the pages of “Fire-heart.” She enjoys archery, and makes hand-crafted longbows using primitive tools. Horses are her passion, and she is an accomplished horsewoman, having competed in the sport of endurance racing for many years. One of only a handful of Americans to complete the prestigious “Tom Quilty” Australian national championship hundred-mile ride, she has described this moment as her “finest hour.” She has been happily married for nearly three decades. She and her husband, Jeff, share their home with ten dogs (predominantly Welsh Corgis) and five horses. They live deep in the forest, where there are miles and miles of trail riding to be had.

Fire-Heart: A Tale of Alterra, The World That Is Book II

C.S. Marks
AuthorHouse (2008)
ISBN 9781425944421
Reviewed by Cherie Fisher for Reader Views (7/08)


Synopsis: In this second of the Tales of Alterra, the World that Is, the Elfhunter has been laid low, but he is not yet vanquished. Now the Company must face a new challenge. Orogond has sworn on the grave of his father that he will find his wayward brother, Hallagond, and return him to the way of the Light. But Hallagond has been driven forth by shame, and believes that he is unworthy of redemption.

The Company is now set upon a path that will take them from the Northern Mountains into the distant desert southlands. Not only will the encounter wonders unknown to any in the northern realms, but they must now face a new, incredibly savage enemy. And all the while, Gaelen of the Greatwood is summoning Gorgon Elfhunter to follow after her, for she would lead him into lands where Elves do not venture. Should he find her, even the strength and will of the Fire-heart might not be enough.