Hello everyone and welcome to my stop on the Escapist Book Co. virtual book tour for Gregory Kontaxis’ Epic Fantasy novel The Return of the Knights! Today, I am excited to help kickoff the tour by sharing an interview with two of the main characters from the book, Elliot and John!
You can find our Q&A below, along with all of the info about the book, the author, and links to purchase a copy of The Return of the Knights for yourself! Also, be sure to take a look at the schedule here or at the top of the post and follow along to see the stops from our other awesome hosts!
Book Information:
The Return of the Knights by Gregory Kontaxis
Series: The Dance of Light
Genre: Epic Fantasy
Intended Age Group: Adult
Pages: 408
Published: May 9, 2023
Publisher: GK Publishing (Self Published)
Blurb
The Palace of the Dawn will soon be stormed. The most ruthless man of all time is one step away from assailing on Iovbridge and dethroning Sophie Delamere. The Queen of Knightdorn is now alone, with neither allies nor an army capable of rebuffing the enemy which is approaching her city. Everything appears to be over, until a mysterious young man, Elliot, makes his appearance.
Entangled in a web of lies and politics, Elliot will try to draw Walter away from Iovbridge and face him in the stronghold of Wirskworth. He will attempt to rekindle relations and revive the old alliance between the Queen of Knightdorn and Syrella Endor, the Governor of Wirskworth. Elliot’s mission will take every fibre of his will and if he fails, so shall the kingdom.
Game Of Thrones meets Greek mythology in this explosive epic fantasy story, packed with war, medieval lore, magic, loyalty and bravery. The first book in the series, The Dance of Light, will take you on an epic journey to a fantasy world of men and mythical creatures which will keep you spellbound till the very end.
Book Links:
Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0BWWQ46RY
Barnes & Noble: https://www.barnesandnoble.com/w/the-return-of-the-knights-gregory-kontaxis/1143178107
Goodreads: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/123016253-the-return-of-the-knights
Character Q&A
Could you please introduce yourself to our readers?
Elliot: I am Elliot. I grew up in a small village and I am an orphan. My father died before I was born, and my mother died during my birth. My master is my only family and taught me everything I know.
John: I am John, but many people call me, Long Arm. I used to be a bounty hunter and a pirate. These days I am older and I prefer to spend my time drinking wine and sleeping with many women.
What music do you listen to?
Elliot: The songs that are sung by the villagers in the place I grew up.
John: Pirate songs.
What are 3 items you can’t live without?
Elliot: My sword, bread and my boots.
John: Beer, gold and wine.
If you were stranded on a deserted island, what is one thing you’d like to have with you?
Elliot: Water.
John: Wine.
What is your biggest pet peeve?
Elliot: Men that seek power and are ready to destroy everything to obtain it.
John: Humans.
What do you do in your free time?
Elliot: Practise sword fighting.
John: Drink and brothels.
What makes you want to get out of bed in the morning?
Elliot: The idea of saving the kingdom.
John: More wine and more women.
What is the best advice you’ve ever been given?
Elliot: Pain, rage, and anger will never lead you to serenity—only patience, faith, and love can do that.
John: Don’t die for someone’s stupidity.
What do you carry in your bag?
Elliot: Water and bread.
John: Wine and gold.
What’s your favorite animal?
Elliot: Deer.
John: A hawk.
What do you think about [other MC(s)]?
Elliot: Most of them are loyal, brave and kind.
John: They are fools who think they can change the world.
Do you have favorite saying?
Elliot: When you become one with your fears, only then will you be able to tame them and use them as your weapon.
John: No one can protect anyone.
What is your favorite holiday?
Elliot: There are no holidays in war.
John: Everyday is a holiday!
If you could go anywhere in [the book’s world], where would you go and why?
Elliot: Somewhere that people would not expect so much from me.
John: The Ice Islands. The only place in Knightdorn where there is no war.
What do you do to relax?
Elliot: Think of my parents’ achievements.
John: Going to brothels.
What is your favorite food?
Elliot: Rabbit.
John: Pork and figs.
What is your favorite season?
Elliot: Spring.
John: Summer.
How would you define happiness?
Elliot: Live in a peaceful world.
John: Having wine, women and gold all the time.
What are you passionate about?
Elliot: The idea of saving the kingdom from Walter Thorn.
John: Traveling and women, but now that I am old, only women.
How do you feel about your government?
Elliot: Sophie Delamere is a wise queen that the kingdom needs.
John: The queen is a kind leader but too weak to rule the kingdom.
If you could change one thing about [the book’s world], what would it be?
Elliot: Make people appreciate wisdom more than strength and power.
John: Make humans a better race.
What’s your biggest secret?
Elliot: I agreed to follow my Master’s plans even if I don’t agree with them.
John: I am scared of centaurs. Also, I don’t like very young women.
What do you hate?
Elliot: Walter Thorn and his supporters.
John: Humans.
What’s your biggest fear?
Elliot: Fail to achieve my goals and disappoint my master and the people believing in me.
John: Dying.
What do you think your best quality is?
Elliot: I am loyal and brave.
John: I am smart and wise.
How would you describe the world you live in?
Elliot: A kingdom surrounded by war, cruelty and death.
John: A beautiful place that humans destroyed.
About the Author
Gregory Kontaxis was born on 17th December 1989 in Athens. He studied Informatics and Finance in Greece and the United Kingdom and he has worked as a Financial Analyst in Vienna and London. He currently resides in London, where he is occupied with investment risk management and writing. The Return of the Knights is the first book of his planned pentalogy, The Dance of Light.
Website: https://www.gregorykontaxis.com/
Twitter: https://twitter.com/gregkontaxis
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