Dark times continue to plague the ravaged land of Veronia. Nicolai and Jewel have been captured, a powerful talisman falls into the hands of the enemy, and the might of the Kiman Empire sits on Tamore’s doorstep. In an attempt to protect Tamore from destruction, Leo “The Bloody Rose” stands with his army in one last, death-defying attempt to defend Veronia against the Kiman Empire. Outnumbered and facing off against sorcerers embedded within the Red Army’s ranks, Leo's stronghold threatens to fall. Meanwhile Abaddon, the leader of the Kiman Empire, is attempting to conjure up what was thought to be an extinct race of giants to aid in the war while Nicolai and Jewel are forced to watch. By using the might of the giants, Abaddon reveals his plan to flatten Veronia first and rule the world not only as an emperor, but as a living a god. Nicolai discloses to Jewel that the Ring of Solomon has the power to reveal forbidden knowledge to its bearer. Now that it is in enemies’ hands, Abaddon is closer than ever to succeeding in summoning monsters, threatening to destroy Tamore, and the Free Cities of Veronia, forever. "Author Daniel L Welch follows TEARS OF BLOOD--his epic, 5-star-rated debut--with a tale as chilling as it is inspiring, illustrating honor, courage, and the horrors of war with a stroke of his pen. Purposed and now practiced, Welch spins yarn into gold that grips readers--from tense first chapter to terror-fueled finale. The second installment of "The Veronian Archives" series, MY BROTHER'S KEEPER returns readers to the nearly wrecked land of Veronia, where Captain Leo Rosewood "The Bloody Rose"stands with his army to defend Tamore against a strong and ruthless enemy. With friends held captive, the powerful Ring of Solomon stolen, and Tamore precariously occupied with women, children, and the elderly, Leo is determined and focused as ever. Refusing both surrender and sacrifice, war ensues, and when the might of their swords wears thin, the battle turns supernatural. Like its predecessor,MY BROTHER'S KEEPER is honest and sometimes graphic in its depiction of war,and though it remains as fierce and imaginative as the best in tower defense and sword-and-sorcery style Historical Fantasy, the poignant human element is what sets it a part--and what keeps readers turning the page. Daniel L Welch describes a war not only fought on the earthly battlefield and that which plays out among the stars, but on the high-stakes battlefield within. The one we fight and sometimes lose."-Michelle Josette "I'd like to express my sincerest appreciation for taking the time out of your busy lives to delve into  The Veronian Archives  with me. As an avid reader myself, I know just how tricky finding interesting books can be. Taking the time to read one cover-to-cover is an investment of what precious little time we have and because we are all racing against the clock, our reading lists are usually longer than we'll ever be able to complete. This poses a huge hurdle for relatively new authors, specifically those with enough respect for the craft and the reader to get their books professionally edited, which is quite expensive.             For me, writing is a labor of love but it doesn't pay the bills. Not yet anyway. By the time this book is published, I will have spent well over seven hundred hours writing it alone.Not to mention the time and costs of editing, marketing, and/or targeting an audience to get the book in your hands.              My plea to you is this: if you enjoyed this or any of my other books, if it was worth your time in reading it, please take a few more moments to let it be known. The easiest way to do so is by reviewing it on Amazon. Reviews are the lifeblood of a book's success.Without them it is hard to justify the immense amount of time and effort it takes to write and publish this not-so-profitable endeavor of writing fiction/fantasy." Daniel L Welch Daniel L Welch is a fantasy/fiction author. After serving in the United States Marine Corps, he began working at his local Sheriff's Office where he is now assigned to the Criminal Investigations Division. Daniel graduated from American Public University with a Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice. "Tears of Blood" is Daniel's first novel in "The Veronian Archives" series. He currently lives in Claremore, Oklahoma where he continues to serve his community and write gritty fantasy novels. To learn more about his upcoming books, visit his website at daniellwelch.com