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The Tales of the Territories #1
Death on the Burnt Ocean: The Tales of the Territories, Book One
Jakob Kestrel has a nightmare. And it's coming for him.
Jakob Kestrel escaped his homeland looking for a fresh start. He hoped to leave behind the blood-curdling memories that tortured him in the night.
But the murderous nightmare he escaped is now hunting him. Captured by slavers, his and his father’s chances of escape virtually disappear. Making use of his wits and what little training he has as a Magus, Jakob will have to find a way to save them both.
Meanwhile, across the Territories there are rumors of a dark mist creeping down from the north. With it comes a violent death. No one can see the monsters that hide within the fog. No one knows how to kill them.
With the Governors focused on building their own power in New Caledonia, the already forsaken villagers are forced into hiding to protect themselves.
Yet a group of strangers on separate paths refuse to flee. They want to fight, and Jakob may just have the answers they need ...
Check out The Tales of the Territories, an Arthurian epic fantasy series that’s part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding
The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)
The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)
Jakob Kestrel escaped his homeland looking for a fresh start. He hoped to leave behind the blood-curdling memories that tortured him in the night.
But the murderous nightmare he escaped is now hunting him. Captured by slavers, his and his father’s chances of escape virtually disappear. Making use of his wits and what little training he has as a Magus, Jakob will have to find a way to save them both.
Meanwhile, across the Territories there are rumors of a dark mist creeping down from the north. With it comes a violent death. No one can see the monsters that hide within the fog. No one knows how to kill them.
With the Governors focused on building their own power in New Caledonia, the already forsaken villagers are forced into hiding to protect themselves.
Yet a group of strangers on separate paths refuse to flee. They want to fight, and Jakob may just have the answers they need ...
Check out The Tales of the Territories, an Arthurian epic fantasy series that’s part of the universe of The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. If you want to find out more about this world, read the preceding
The Sylvan Chronicles (9-book series)
The Tales of Caledonia (7-book series)
460 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2023
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184 people want to read
About the author
Peter Wacht
41 books141 followersGrowing up in New York when I was a kid, I used to haunt the science fiction and fantasy bookstore in Yonkers, searching for the epic fantasy stories that I loved to read. When I exhausted all my options, I started writing my own stories, never realizing that one day I would publish them.
As you read my stories, you’ll notice certain themes and I like to carry them over from one book to the next. I always include adventure, humor, a few twists, a bunch of fights (magic and steel), and a little romance, along with a few good monsters. But for me it always starts with engaging characters. Because without characters who grow and change as they seek to overcome the challenges placed before them, as they seek to move forward, the story can’t move forward.
In particular, I like to focus on the reluctant hero, a man or a woman not seeking glory, but rather seeking to help others and challenge the evil plaguing the world – a world that I’ve created, The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. They need to learn how to believe in themselves before they can do what’s demanded of them. A personal journey that all of us experience, often more than once in our lifetimes, from lack of belief to belief in the self.
To learn more, check out the Amazon series pages for my current epic fantasy series -- The Sylvan Chronicles, The Tales of Caledonia, and The Tales of the Territories -- and my first foray into urban fantasy, The Fallen Knight Series. (Many of the books in these series have been or are Amazon #1 Bestsellers in various categories as well as #1 New Releases.)
And to download a free story, or join my newsletter for the latest news and releases, visit https://peterwachtbooks.com
As you read my stories, you’ll notice certain themes and I like to carry them over from one book to the next. I always include adventure, humor, a few twists, a bunch of fights (magic and steel), and a little romance, along with a few good monsters. But for me it always starts with engaging characters. Because without characters who grow and change as they seek to overcome the challenges placed before them, as they seek to move forward, the story can’t move forward.
In particular, I like to focus on the reluctant hero, a man or a woman not seeking glory, but rather seeking to help others and challenge the evil plaguing the world – a world that I’ve created, The Realms of the Talent and the Curse. They need to learn how to believe in themselves before they can do what’s demanded of them. A personal journey that all of us experience, often more than once in our lifetimes, from lack of belief to belief in the self.
To learn more, check out the Amazon series pages for my current epic fantasy series -- The Sylvan Chronicles, The Tales of Caledonia, and The Tales of the Territories -- and my first foray into urban fantasy, The Fallen Knight Series. (Many of the books in these series have been or are Amazon #1 Bestsellers in various categories as well as #1 New Releases.)
And to download a free story, or join my newsletter for the latest news and releases, visit https://peterwachtbooks.com
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April 28, 2023I'm going to be narrating this gem! Can't wait!
June 12, 2023
This latest release by Peter Wacht is quite a different style to his previous works. No longer fighting the Ghoules, new enemies have materialised, and we see the character expansion of some familiar names along with a whole host of new faces. The New Territories are awaiting colonisation, and this is the beginning of the story of how that happens. I’m sure that there will be many more books to come in this series and I look forward to reading them all. There is never a dull moment, and it takes a bit of concentration to keep up with the politics of the new world. One or two deliciously evil characters and a handful of heroes. It’s worth spending some time keeping tabs on who’s who.
Genuinely a great read and well written.
Genuinely a great read and well written.
May 27, 2024
Ok I haven't finished this but thought that my "early" review might be helpful. I've decided to stop reading because although this is the start of a new series there are so many references,in the first few chapters alone, about what has gone before, I presume in a previous series,that I can't get in to it. If it's meant to stand alone (?) then that's what it should be, only 2 MCs met so far & nearly all of it is backstory so much so that I feel I can't continue forward as I'm missing half of the tale!
January 12, 2026
Slow going, but still fantastic
If you want a fast paced fantasy, this isn't for you.
If you enjoy slow, well written character arcs and world building, then you must read this! It has everything; creepy a$$ supernatural fog that hides creepy a$$ supernatural beings, pirates, bad a$$ woman, sea dragons, treachery and sooo much more that makes this an epic read, even if it does leave us on a cliffhanger and so many questions unanswered, has me scrambling to grab book 2!
If you want a fast paced fantasy, this isn't for you.
If you enjoy slow, well written character arcs and world building, then you must read this! It has everything; creepy a$$ supernatural fog that hides creepy a$$ supernatural beings, pirates, bad a$$ woman, sea dragons, treachery and sooo much more that makes this an epic read, even if it does leave us on a cliffhanger and so many questions unanswered, has me scrambling to grab book 2!
July 4, 2023
The adventure expands as our heroes look for a new start in the Territories.
Not everything is as it appears and much is dragons even by evil. Multiple story lines are developing to define present conditions and plots for control - slavers, pirates, monsters, greed, and pride. Who will win?
Not everything is as it appears and much is dragons even by evil. Multiple story lines are developing to define present conditions and plots for control - slavers, pirates, monsters, greed, and pride. Who will win?
November 29, 2024
The first book in a new series by Peter Wacht. This book was fast paced, action filled and filled with intrigue and suspense throughout the story. The characters were amazing and well thought out. The storyline was captivating. And the world building was excellent! I absolutely recommend reading this book! I am ready for the next book!
June 25, 2023
A cracking read
Rivetting from beginning to end, a cracking storyline never letting up. Some old characters we know, and some new ones, adds to this excellent read. Looking forward to the next👍
Rivetting from beginning to end, a cracking storyline never letting up. Some old characters we know, and some new ones, adds to this excellent read. Looking forward to the next👍
June 28, 2024
Missing pages
I have read all books in the series before this one, Death on the Burnt Ocean, and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I enjoyed this story but was disappointed when I found that every forth or fifth page was blank.
I have read all books in the series before this one, Death on the Burnt Ocean, and thoroughly enjoyed all of them. I enjoyed this story but was disappointed when I found that every forth or fifth page was blank.
July 13, 2023
Great
This book has a fantastic storyline. The character development is so well done. Full of suspense, intrigue and deceit throughout the story.
This book has a fantastic storyline. The character development is so well done. Full of suspense, intrigue and deceit throughout the story.
August 19, 2023
very good
A great beginning to the saga, I really enjoyed the story of characters I have enjoyed learning about in the previous series, embarking on new adventures with new terrors, villains, and warriors
A great beginning to the saga, I really enjoyed the story of characters I have enjoyed learning about in the previous series, embarking on new adventures with new terrors, villains, and warriors
August 23, 2023
This book, despite a very interesting opening chapter and a few moments sprinkled through the book, did not work for me. I will not be continuing with the series.
June 13, 2023
Travel to the new Territories isn't all that it seems. Lots of Mysterious happenings Aislinn, Bryen and his companions have encountered a few unexplainable events and not knowing what to expected when they get across the Burnt Ocean. Talia and Isana company is growing but there are some not too happy about it. Dougal and his son Jakob's since they have arrived in the Territories isn't quite what they expected. Lots of new creatures and challenges. Looking forward to book 2 to see where it takes them all.
May 1, 2024
😐
This is the first book from this author that I did not love. But I am hopeful for the next installment.
This is the first book from this author that I did not love. But I am hopeful for the next installment.
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