{"id":88,"date":"2026-09-14T19:13:06","date_gmt":"2026-09-14T19:13:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/darcgateuniverse.com\/?page_id=88"},"modified":"2026-09-15T02:06:49","modified_gmt":"2026-09-15T02:06:49","slug":"books","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/darcgateuniverse.com\/?page_id=88","title":{"rendered":"Books"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"683\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/darcgateuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/A80F10C3-147B-42C4-9F4D-D2137879B2CD-683x1024.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-110\" srcset=\"https:\/\/darcgateuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/A80F10C3-147B-42C4-9F4D-D2137879B2CD-683x1024.png 683w, https:\/\/darcgateuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/A80F10C3-147B-42C4-9F4D-D2137879B2CD-200x300.png 200w, https:\/\/darcgateuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/A80F10C3-147B-42C4-9F4D-D2137879B2CD-768x1152.png 768w, https:\/\/darcgateuniverse.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/09\/A80F10C3-147B-42C4-9F4D-D2137879B2CD.png 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 683px) 100vw, 683px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-x-large-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Begin the Journey&#8230;<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Books One and Two of <em>The D\u2019Arc Gate<\/em> series are available now. Visit the <a href=\"https:\/\/darcgateuniverse.com\/\">Home page<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"> to explore each book and purchase on Amazon. Book Three arrives Spring 2027!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-text-align-center has-large-font-size\">What Readers Are Saying<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Reader reviews shown below were originally posted on the first edition of  The D\u2019Arc Gate, <\/em> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>which received exclusively  5-star reviews, a few of which are featured below. The original 900+ page <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>edition has since been restructured, by popular demand, into Books One and Two of the current series. <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>We felt this change would make the story more approachable for readers who love epic <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><em>adventures but may have been daunted by a single 900+ page book.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center has-medium-font-size wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;An incredible homage to the greats of sci-fi and fantasy: Tolkien, Jordan, Star Wars, and Stargate SG-The plot twists will grab you and you won&#8217;t want to wait for the sequel. An excellent buy for any serious reader of the genre.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Amazon Reviewer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">&#8220;Amazing characters, writing that draws you in and keeps you engaged, intriguing worlds, and even humor woven in throughout. It&#8217;s the kind of book you keep reading way past your bedtime.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Amazon Reviewer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>&#8220;Wonderful, relatable characters draw you into a fantastical journey<\/em>, <em>unlike anything I&#8217;ve read before. Very enjoyable and I can&#8217;t walt for the next<\/em> <em>book in the series.&#8221;<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Barnes &amp; Noble Reviewer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-columns is-layout-flex wp-container-core-columns-is-layout-0e47273b wp-block-columns-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cEasy to read, engaging, and hard to put down. Hoping this is the first in a long series from this new author. Great characters and an interesting story.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Amazon Reviewer<\/em><br><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cA fun read; fast-paced and exciting! Good world-building, cool characters, and plenty of action. And the villains are every bit as compelling as the heroes.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Amazon Reviewer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\">\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605\u2605<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cI couldn\u2019t put this book down! The characters are engaging and the world-building is excellent.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><em>Amazon Reviewer<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Begin the Journey&#8230; Books One and Two of The D\u2019Arc Gate series are available now. Visit the Home page to explore each book and purchase on Amazon. Book Three arrives Spring 2027! 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