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Hero - the Unknown Territories
In a world filled with a parade of dangers the only answer is a hero. Handsome, rich, adored and with perfect teeth, Tilger is a professional hero.
But Tilger takes on a bet with a wizard and is transformed from the pinnacle of manliness to a scrawny, ugly, weakling. He loses everything - his powers, his looks, his armor and his weapons. With the body of a wimp and the ego of a superhuman, Tilger embarks on the most important crusade of his life to win it all back.
But Tilger takes on a bet with a wizard and is transformed from the pinnacle of manliness to a scrawny, ugly, weakling. He loses everything - his powers, his looks, his armor and his weapons. With the body of a wimp and the ego of a superhuman, Tilger embarks on the most important crusade of his life to win it all back.
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First published January 3, 2012
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Chris Fritschi
33 books46 followersChris Fritschi is a best selling author with a passion for writing gripping stories, engaging characters and building worlds you can get lost in.
Whether fighting the undead with the Grave Diggers team or exploring an epic fantasy world of the Rift series readers are immersed in stories they can’t put down.
Chris and his wife live in their haunted house in Southern California.
Whether fighting the undead with the Grave Diggers team or exploring an epic fantasy world of the Rift series readers are immersed in stories they can’t put down.
Chris and his wife live in their haunted house in Southern California.
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August 15, 2012
An original premise is worth it’s weight in gold. That’s why Hero: The Unknown Territories drew my attention from the onset. The opening scene shows Tilger, a bold and valiant hero, bored to tears with his job. This hero has seen it all and is frankly sick of the daily grind: rescuing maidens, saving cowering townsfolk and fighting off vicious hordes. He longs for something new... and, of course, he finds it in an unexpected place. Tilger meets a wizard who sees through him and realizes what he really needs: to be stripped of his armor, his strength and his muscles. On a bet, Tilger loses it all and is told he can only regain his looks, strength, armor and weapons if he goes on a quest to search them out. Tilger is forced into a barbaric world completely unprepared. Luckily he has his faithful warhorse, Sho and along the way meets the tinker, Standback. Together the three embark on adventures where Tilger learns the real secret to being a hero has nothing to do with what he wears and everything to do with what is inside.
Hero is a well-written hero’s journey story chocked full of interesting characters, intriguing creatures and thrilling fight scenes. One of the best parts of this book is Fritschi’s humor which is woven in nicely. He made me chuckle on many occasions. It is a fun read. I did find myself wishing for two things however. One is that the world Tilger inhabits would be more vivid. Many times creatures were introduced with a basic description that left me longing for more. Also this book falls prey to the “saggy middle” syndrome. The scene did not build in intensity as the story unfolded. It is fun watching Tilger and Standback wander into different situations, like a cluster of monks with a very unusual leader, but I never felt a sense of urgency to read into the night.
Overall, if you love to explore new worlds and read about valiant knights who earn their stripes, check out Hero: The Unknown Territories. It’s a fun, light read that will give you a new outlook on heroism and keep you chuckling to boot.
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Hero is a well-written hero’s journey story chocked full of interesting characters, intriguing creatures and thrilling fight scenes. One of the best parts of this book is Fritschi’s humor which is woven in nicely. He made me chuckle on many occasions. It is a fun read. I did find myself wishing for two things however. One is that the world Tilger inhabits would be more vivid. Many times creatures were introduced with a basic description that left me longing for more. Also this book falls prey to the “saggy middle” syndrome. The scene did not build in intensity as the story unfolded. It is fun watching Tilger and Standback wander into different situations, like a cluster of monks with a very unusual leader, but I never felt a sense of urgency to read into the night.
Overall, if you love to explore new worlds and read about valiant knights who earn their stripes, check out Hero: The Unknown Territories. It’s a fun, light read that will give you a new outlook on heroism and keep you chuckling to boot.
You can find Hero here.
You can find Chris Fritschi on Amazon, facebook, google+ or twitter.
If you enjoyed this review follow Underground Book Reviews at www.Undergroundbookreviews.com
You can also follow Katie French on Facebook and on her website www.KatieFrenchBooks.com.
April 17, 2012
A genuine Hero. Famous, successful, beloved by all. Bored to tears. Until it all goes horribly wrong...
Mr Fritschi introduces us to Tilger, a Hero trying to recover his lost heroism. His pomposity is suffered by his highly intelligent horse (even more intelligent than your average horse) and a local being who takes up with him, and each manages to endure the other's company far longer than others they have endured in the past. I loved the Cha-toosh's character and his inventions, and by the time Tilger is learning his lessons I'm feeling far fonder of him too! This world is inventive and enjoyable, although some persistent typos somewhat distracting, and I was happy enough with our hero's quest and his adversities until an evil adversary arrives in the book. Just as I was losing interest, the plot hurtles into a pirate adventure and the writing really takes off! A superb bit of seafaring adventure with added steampunk! It could have been 4 stars but that turned it into 5.
The book winds up satisfactorily with the end of the first part of the quest, but leaves me hunting for the next in the series.
Mr Fritschi introduces us to Tilger, a Hero trying to recover his lost heroism. His pomposity is suffered by his highly intelligent horse (even more intelligent than your average horse) and a local being who takes up with him, and each manages to endure the other's company far longer than others they have endured in the past. I loved the Cha-toosh's character and his inventions, and by the time Tilger is learning his lessons I'm feeling far fonder of him too! This world is inventive and enjoyable, although some persistent typos somewhat distracting, and I was happy enough with our hero's quest and his adversities until an evil adversary arrives in the book. Just as I was losing interest, the plot hurtles into a pirate adventure and the writing really takes off! A superb bit of seafaring adventure with added steampunk! It could have been 4 stars but that turned it into 5.
The book winds up satisfactorily with the end of the first part of the quest, but leaves me hunting for the next in the series.
May 13, 2012
This story is about Tilger and his journey to return to the status of a hero. Life has become mundane for Tilger and his war horse Sho. Surrounded by admirers and his magical armor, Tilger starts to forget what life was like prior to being a hero. One evening after slaying yet another monster Tilger meets a peasant on the road. When this peasant refuses to show Tilger the proper respect, a fight ensues leaving Tilger weak and weaponless and searching for a direction on the road of life.
I really liked this book. The descriptions are colorful and the characters that emerge made the story feel like a Disney movie for adults. I loved the clever exchanges between characters and the shrewd way of getting the hero in and out of trouble. I did find the character perspective changes a little odd at times, and that made the flow of the story a little rough at times.
I would have liked to recommend this book as a great young adult adventure, but there is some violence and a few spiky words that push it into a more adult category. All in all, a great read.
I really liked this book. The descriptions are colorful and the characters that emerge made the story feel like a Disney movie for adults. I loved the clever exchanges between characters and the shrewd way of getting the hero in and out of trouble. I did find the character perspective changes a little odd at times, and that made the flow of the story a little rough at times.
I would have liked to recommend this book as a great young adult adventure, but there is some violence and a few spiky words that push it into a more adult category. All in all, a great read.
June 3, 2012
Tilger has lost his magical possessions. How could this have happened to such a prominent hero? For years he’s righted wrongs and removed cruel monsters from the land, but now a wizard interferes. Worse, this wizard claims to be helping him; but Tilger doesn’t feel helped. He feels undermined despite having been such a powerful supporter of fairness and the common good for so long.
With nothing but his faithful horse, he sets off for the 'Unknown Territories' regardless of the risk to himself in this weakened form. His quest to regain his lost equipment often takes second place in a tale of adventure, companionship and ‘daring do’s’ to warm the heart.
After a poor beginning this ‘rough around the edges’ story soon takes off into an enjoyable tale with all the hallmarks of a splendid original read and an ending able to hold up on its own merit, or lead to a sequel.
‘World Literacy Club’ review team.
With nothing but his faithful horse, he sets off for the 'Unknown Territories' regardless of the risk to himself in this weakened form. His quest to regain his lost equipment often takes second place in a tale of adventure, companionship and ‘daring do’s’ to warm the heart.
After a poor beginning this ‘rough around the edges’ story soon takes off into an enjoyable tale with all the hallmarks of a splendid original read and an ending able to hold up on its own merit, or lead to a sequel.
‘World Literacy Club’ review team.
January 23, 2012
A really fun read. Light-hearted with a delightful cast of characters that bounces from confrontation to confrontation while the once-a-hero is being taught humility.
This was another where I really wish they had half-stars available. This one tipped between 4 stars (really liked it ... but the hero started out doing some really stupid things and I am basically irritated by stupidity) and 5 stars (amazing because there's a great horse and a gnome-like character that can speak to animals). Came down on the side of 5 stars because I love the horse and the 'gnome' (and the barbarian that shows up later) and the hero got smarter.
Indications are that this will become a series (he's looking for his armour) and I'm going to enjoy the trip.
This was another where I really wish they had half-stars available. This one tipped between 4 stars (really liked it ... but the hero started out doing some really stupid things and I am basically irritated by stupidity) and 5 stars (amazing because there's a great horse and a gnome-like character that can speak to animals). Came down on the side of 5 stars because I love the horse and the 'gnome' (and the barbarian that shows up later) and the hero got smarter.
Indications are that this will become a series (he's looking for his armour) and I'm going to enjoy the trip.
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