Philip (Phillipe) Lacroix or Philip Al Salib, is more than just a Vampire. He is also a weapon, because in him, resides a living sword. A powerful sword that used the man as a vessel, to free itself from his hands. The first book of this series, now fifteen years in the making, came out from Smashwords.com this month. For all of us that waited patiently for this story to be told, this is more than a novel. The Living Swords Chronicles, Book-I, Origins, is a testament of will and perseverance.
The Rootless the tie in short story that followed, gives us an insight to this dark creature.
The Living Sword Chronicles, Book I: Origins
The legend said that the weapon-bearers used them to defeat the Gods. That when these great warriors vanished and the memory of their actions was forgotten, their weapons were lost also. Not all of them though. Some were kept, preserved by men of knowledge. It is said that there will be a time when the people will try and use the living swords again, but when that time finally comes, one of them will disagree and steal its freedom from the hands of man.
A young orphan Philip, accepts the proposal of a mysterious wandering Asian warrior to assist him in his quests, after he promises him fame, wealth and titles. But in a world full of dangers and secrets, everyone has his own agenda and the young orphan realizes that if he wants to stay alive, he must learn to wield a Living Sword.