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A chat with author Dan Desai Martin about his debut fantasy novel, In the Shadow of the Sanctum.
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About In the Shadow of the Sanctum
She was afraid of the truth. She was afraid of the lies. But mostly afraid she couldn’t tell the difference between the two anymore.
After escaping from the holy Sanctum, Ehla yearns for safety. In a realm where High Priests maintain absolute power through violence and manipulation, Ehla finds herself at the center of a rebellion she wants no part of.
And the more she learns about the One God, the Serpent, and the magical power of Song, the more she questions everything she thought she knew.
With the Sanctum’s shadow growing deeper, Ehla must make choices that will change her – and the realm – forever.
Packed with religious oppression, revolution, and self-discovery, this fast-paced, thought-provoking fantasy novel is perfect for fans of Margaret Atwood’s The Handmaid’s Tale, Sabaa Tahir’s Ember in the Ashes series, and Phillip Pullman’s His Dark Materials series.
About Dan Desai Martin
Dan Desai Martin is a fantasy author and communications consultant. After receiving a degree in Religious Studies from Berry College, Dan spent most of his career at nonprofit organizations trying to make the world a little better.
He is active with the Maryland Writers’ Association, and was an editor of the 2024 and 2025 editions of Emerging Voices: Poetry and Prose by Maryland Teens. When not reading, writing, or working, he enjoys traveling and spending time with his amazing wife, Rachana [pronounced RUTCH-na]. They live in Silver Spring, Maryland.