TEMPE, Ariz. - s4story -- SandDancer Publications is pleased to announce that Tenebroso, the latest collaboration between authors C.S. Kading and Tony Fuentes, has received an enthusiastic review from Readers' Favorite, one of the largest book review and award contest sites on the Internet.

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Reviewed by S. Mathur for Readers' Favorite:

Tenebroso is the Midnight Rider — a fearsome supernatural being with a thirst for justice. Alguacila Rosa Delgado is an officer of the law who tracks the monster to avenge the killing of her partner. Also on his trail are Inquisitor Yolanda Torres and her dubious acolyte. It's not a difficult trail to follow: Tenebroso attacks evildoers on moonless nights, leaving behind bodies marked with his signature. Their pursuit intertwines with the story of Javi, who is also driven by a quest for vengeance. As the corruption of the victims — and their ties to the powerful — comes to light, all are forced to ask: who is the real monster?

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Set in the Imperium, a richly imagined world with echoes of medieval and early modern Spain, the Old West, and criminal cartels, Tenebroso showcases Kading and Fuentes at the height of their craft. Every word is chosen and placed with precision. The writing and plot are the perfect vessel for this grim, morally complex story — fast-moving action layered with questions about the monsters we make of ourselves. Highly recommended for readers who enjoy paranormal and gothic mysteries, horror, and immersive world-building. Even those who don't typically choose these genres will be won over by the quality of the writing, storytelling, and moral depth.

Tenebroso is Book 4 of The Realm of Gothika series and can be read as a stand-alone novel. It is currently available at books2read.com/Tenebroso.

Learn more about C.S. Kading, Tony Fuentes, and SandDancer Publications at sanddancer.pub.

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About SandDancer Publications

SandDancer Publications was born during the lockdown of 2020 — out of necessity, creativity, and a refusal to let distance silence storytelling. What began as authors telling each other stories in a shared Google doc grew into something no one expected: 45,000 words, a publishing house, and a world worth sharing. And here we are.