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Broken Promises:
Street gangs, corrupt merchants, and a powerful thieves guild. What could go wrong?
Fighting orcs and hobgoblins on the frontier has seasoned Akke, but her return to the city of her birth could prove just as challenging.
In a race against time to rescue an old friend, Akke and Ailuros land in the middle of a brewing gang war, where a person’s safety must be bargained for with more than just gold.
But Akke must be careful what she promises and to whom, for dangers lurk everywhere. Some of them harder to see than others.
Step into this riveting DnD inspired Epic adventure.
Click “Add to Cart” today!
Fighting orcs and hobgoblins on the frontier has seasoned Akke, but her return to the city of her birth could prove just as challenging.
In a race against time to rescue an old friend, Akke and Ailuros land in the middle of a brewing gang war, where a person’s safety must be bargained for with more than just gold.
But Akke must be careful what she promises and to whom, for dangers lurk everywhere. Some of them harder to see than others.
Step into this riveting DnD inspired Epic adventure.
Click “Add to Cart” today!
154 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 16, 2023
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About the author
Stavros Saristavros
7 books45 followersStavros Saristavros is a Greek-Australian world-building extraordinaire who creates elaborate fantasy realms based on his vast experience as a Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master. When he’s not enthralling his readers and D&D party members with his twisting plots and surprising character development, he shares free role-playing game (RPG) battle maps and resources on his website for tabletop gamers.
As an avid MMA fan, he trains extensively in boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is a Black Belt in karate – all of which helps him write realistic fight sequences in his action-packed novels.
As an avid MMA fan, he trains extensively in boxing, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and is a Black Belt in karate – all of which helps him write realistic fight sequences in his action-packed novels.
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February 4, 2025
A rescue mission in a wretched hive of scum & villany
What a worthy addition to the series! It’s a shorter read, but I was still impressed by how much story was packed in. This installment follows Akke & Ailuros as Akke returns to Newport. We’re treated to spy-craft, gladiatorial fights, daring thefts / heists, gambling dens… so much good stuff all expertly crafted. Thoroughly enjoyable.
What a worthy addition to the series! It’s a shorter read, but I was still impressed by how much story was packed in. This installment follows Akke & Ailuros as Akke returns to Newport. We’re treated to spy-craft, gladiatorial fights, daring thefts / heists, gambling dens… so much good stuff all expertly crafted. Thoroughly enjoyable.
July 4, 2025
An excellent adventure.
Well written, fast paced & full of dangerous adventure. A very enjoyable read & I hope there's more to come.
Well written, fast paced & full of dangerous adventure. A very enjoyable read & I hope there's more to come.
May 17, 2023
Title: Broken Promises (A Fateful Force Adventure)
Author: Stavros Saristavros
Genre: Fantasy - Adventure - Dungeons & Dragons
Publisher: Stavros Saristavros - Copyright 2023
Publication Date: May 16, 2023
Read: April 12-15, 2023
Disclaimer: I received a digital advance reader copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis from Publisher: Street gangs, corrupt merchants, and a powerful thieves guild. What could go wrong?
Fighting orcs and hobgoblins on the frontier has seasoned Akke, but her return to the city of her birth could prove just as challenging.
In a race against time to rescue an old friend, Akke and Ailuros land in the middle of a brewing gang war, where a person’s safety must be bargained for with more than just gold.
But Akke must be careful what she promises and to whom, for dangers lurk everywhere. Some of them harder to see than others.
Review: Broken Promises takes place in the aftermath of the events detailed in The Tome of Syyx and follows Akke--a half-elf--and her friend Ailuros--a panthor--as they return to Akke's hometown to fulfill a promise she made long ago. Once again, Saristavros has created a rich, vibrant setting and intriguing characters that make you want to join their adventures and even settle in at the tavern to share a pint.
While Akke doesn't think for a moment that making good on her promise will be easy, she and Ailuros soon learn that things aren't the same as they were when Akke left town...and yet very little has truly changed. Street gangs still rule the night and certain parts of town within the confines of an uneasy truce. However, when that truce is shattered, Akke and Ailuros find themselves in the middle of a brewing turf war, and more than a few old enemies are looking to exact a pound of flesh from the half-elf. Time isn't on the friends' side as they race to find the one Akke had promised to protect so long ago, keep themselves and new friends alive, and maybe stop a gang war that will tear the city apart.
Crisp writing, strong character development, and a vivid world are the trademarks I've come to expect from Saristavros, and Broken Promises is no exception. Anyone who loves fantasy adventure filled with magic, swashbuckling, and a good dose of humor will love The Fateful Force book series and side adventures.
Author: Stavros Saristavros
Genre: Fantasy - Adventure - Dungeons & Dragons
Publisher: Stavros Saristavros - Copyright 2023
Publication Date: May 16, 2023
Read: April 12-15, 2023
Disclaimer: I received a digital advance reader copy from the publisher in exchange for an honest review. All opinions are my own.
Synopsis from Publisher: Street gangs, corrupt merchants, and a powerful thieves guild. What could go wrong?
Fighting orcs and hobgoblins on the frontier has seasoned Akke, but her return to the city of her birth could prove just as challenging.
In a race against time to rescue an old friend, Akke and Ailuros land in the middle of a brewing gang war, where a person’s safety must be bargained for with more than just gold.
But Akke must be careful what she promises and to whom, for dangers lurk everywhere. Some of them harder to see than others.
Review: Broken Promises takes place in the aftermath of the events detailed in The Tome of Syyx and follows Akke--a half-elf--and her friend Ailuros--a panthor--as they return to Akke's hometown to fulfill a promise she made long ago. Once again, Saristavros has created a rich, vibrant setting and intriguing characters that make you want to join their adventures and even settle in at the tavern to share a pint.
While Akke doesn't think for a moment that making good on her promise will be easy, she and Ailuros soon learn that things aren't the same as they were when Akke left town...and yet very little has truly changed. Street gangs still rule the night and certain parts of town within the confines of an uneasy truce. However, when that truce is shattered, Akke and Ailuros find themselves in the middle of a brewing turf war, and more than a few old enemies are looking to exact a pound of flesh from the half-elf. Time isn't on the friends' side as they race to find the one Akke had promised to protect so long ago, keep themselves and new friends alive, and maybe stop a gang war that will tear the city apart.
Crisp writing, strong character development, and a vivid world are the trademarks I've come to expect from Saristavros, and Broken Promises is no exception. Anyone who loves fantasy adventure filled with magic, swashbuckling, and a good dose of humor will love The Fateful Force book series and side adventures.
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