The Echo Protocol: 2 (The Umbral Spire) - Softcover

Parrott, Gregory

Softcover

ISBN 13: 9798233052354

Publisher: MR Parrott, 2025

Synopsis

After uncovering the true nature of the Haze Mantle and the sinister motives of Verrin Malcrye, Marrow Trask is no longer a passive observer; he is a rebel. Now a fugitive, Marrow must race against time to stop Malcrye from using the Rewriting Apparatus to erase the city's history completely. With the help of an unlikely resistance cell known as the Echoes, Marrow learns that the secrets of the past are hidden in plain sight. Using a forgotten technology called the "Echo Protocol," Marrow and Silra Kene must decode the memories of the city itself, racing to find the lost knowledge of the "Solmurmur," a mythical hidden flame that could be the key to destroying the Umbral Spire and its oppressive gloom. But as they get closer to the truth, Marrow realizes that his own memory is the final piece of the puzzle, and that Malcrye has been playing a long game.

About this title

About the Author

Gregory Parrott is more than a writer; he embodies the very stories he's always yearned to read. Since his restless teenage years, he has crafted worlds where futuristic starships meet World War II battlefields, and ancient dragons exist alongside modern drones. By blending science fiction, historical fiction, thrillers, military sagas, and fantasy, he provides readers a captivating escape through time, space, and the complexities of the human experience.

Living in New England, Gregory's vibrant life in Massachusetts deeply influences his narratives. Growing up with rolling hills and rich history has shaped his creative sensibilities. Now, he balances his writing with family life, cheering for his kids at sporting events or brainstorming bedtime stories over a cluttered kitchen table filled with sketches of alien landscapes and battle maps.

Outside, Gregory finds solace in the rhythm of the water. Twice a week, he joins a veterans' crew in a dragon boat on the Connecticut River. This disciplined teamwork enhances the realism of his action scenes. After paddling, he retreats to his gaming den, diving into RPGs and tactical shooters, treating these sessions as studies in pacing, character motivation, and world-building.

Running also grounds him, especially in the vivid New England autumn. Every run clarifies his thoughts, with plot ideas emerging as his feet strike the pavement, creating a mental ledger of dialogue snippets, settings, and plot twists.

Discipline and imagination fuel Gregory's storytelling. His early fantasies, scribbled during math class, echo the same passion that drives his current work. Years spent with veteran military strategists have refined his craft, marrying meticulous research with boundless creativity. Each chapter invites readers to explore universes where rogue AIs lead rebellions, medieval knights find portals to the future, and ordinary people become extraordinary heroes in war.

His narratives resonate with the stories we all wish to hear, validating hidden dreams. With the precision of a seasoned tactician and the wonder of a child, Gregory offers a literary passport, transporting readers to extraordinary realms while reminding them that the magic of storytelling lies in the heart of the storyteller.

Edition details

• Publisher: MR Parrott
• Publication date: 2025
• Language: English
• ISBN 13: 9798233052354
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 402