Book excerpt: Destiny's Warriors The Beginning by R.M. Putnam and M.W. Valadez is an epic fantasy tale submersing its readers in a world of might, magic, mystery and myth. Passions run high in this grand literary opus. In Destiny's Warriors The Beginning, the reader is privy to a world where Gods demand bloody human sacrifices and mortal man is forced to appease the powers that rule over them. It is a world where lovers fall victim to their lust and mighty heroes face unspeakable terrors created by their own hearts. All of this is set against the backdrop of an ancient prophesy foretelling of great and terrifying events that will change the world of Gods and Men forever. A tale of betrayal, murderous plots, rivalry and forbidden love as guided by the hand of Destiny. What results is an exhilarating journey into the dark Underworld whereupon the heroes face the Lord of Evil and his henchmen. This tale inspires its readers to empathize with the characters while they try to survive in an ancient, harsh world of magic, horrific monsters and the brutality of war.