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The Legend of Jack: The Legend Begins
Do you like mystery, magic, and unforgettable characters that you will grow to either love or hate? Then buy this book today! Come, as many will, on the journey with Jack!
Did you ever wonder about that character who is seemingly held captive inside the toy called the “Jack in the Box?” Maybe you had one as a child. You remember the tune. The note in which it “popped” open. It made you laugh or startled you. The Legend Begins is the first book in a young-adult, fantasy series called The Legend of Jack .
You enter into Jack's world, one of which is in dark turmoil. It is filled with war, famine and disease. It begins with the birth of twin sisters. One will bear a son, Jack, and the other will try to save him from her! Although she was successful intervening on his behalf thus thwarting her sister’s plan to dispose of him, it is only a glimpse of what is ahead for the innocent lad.
Throughout the series of books you will follow Jack’s journey in life. Book one tells of his birth and early years. It is a time that normally is filled with discovery and innocent play. Instead, Jack’s childhood is surrounded by murder and secrecy. He gets brought up by strangers and isolated within a small village. But one day he sneaks off to find adventure that may be, unbeknown to him, quite dangerous. Meanwhile, a secret society of men and women keep risking their very own lives to keep him safe. Now you must What is so important about this boy?
Did you ever wonder about that character who is seemingly held captive inside the toy called the “Jack in the Box?” Maybe you had one as a child. You remember the tune. The note in which it “popped” open. It made you laugh or startled you. The Legend Begins is the first book in a young-adult, fantasy series called The Legend of Jack .
You enter into Jack's world, one of which is in dark turmoil. It is filled with war, famine and disease. It begins with the birth of twin sisters. One will bear a son, Jack, and the other will try to save him from her! Although she was successful intervening on his behalf thus thwarting her sister’s plan to dispose of him, it is only a glimpse of what is ahead for the innocent lad.
Throughout the series of books you will follow Jack’s journey in life. Book one tells of his birth and early years. It is a time that normally is filled with discovery and innocent play. Instead, Jack’s childhood is surrounded by murder and secrecy. He gets brought up by strangers and isolated within a small village. But one day he sneaks off to find adventure that may be, unbeknown to him, quite dangerous. Meanwhile, a secret society of men and women keep risking their very own lives to keep him safe. Now you must What is so important about this boy?
99 pages, Paperback
Published November 22, 2022
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November 18, 2025
The Legend of Jack: The Legend Begins by Peter W. Costigan is a brilliant and relentless debut to a promising young-adult fantasy series. Costigan reimagines the familiar "Jack in the Box" legend, crafting a compelling narrative set in a realm steeped in war, famine, and dark turmoil.
The plot is swiftly established with the birth of twin sisters—one destined to bear Jack, and the other scheming his destruction. This intense familial conflict dictates Jack's fate, forcing him into a childhood defined by secrecy, murder, and isolation as he is raised by strangers.
The action is non-stop as Jack begins to seek adventure, unaware of the imminent dangers he faces. Simultaneously, a dedicated secret society risks their lives to keep him safe, compelling the reader to uncover the true significance of this young protagonist. This volume provides a well-paced foundation and flawlessly sets the stage for an epic continuation. A highly recommended fantasy series opener.
The plot is swiftly established with the birth of twin sisters—one destined to bear Jack, and the other scheming his destruction. This intense familial conflict dictates Jack's fate, forcing him into a childhood defined by secrecy, murder, and isolation as he is raised by strangers.
The action is non-stop as Jack begins to seek adventure, unaware of the imminent dangers he faces. Simultaneously, a dedicated secret society risks their lives to keep him safe, compelling the reader to uncover the true significance of this young protagonist. This volume provides a well-paced foundation and flawlessly sets the stage for an epic continuation. A highly recommended fantasy series opener.
November 4, 2025
Great Start
First, this book was given to me by the author in paperback. I read the ebook on my Kindle. Action started right off and continued throughout the whole book. The ending set up smoothly to go into the next book.
First, this book was given to me by the author in paperback. I read the ebook on my Kindle. Action started right off and continued throughout the whole book. The ending set up smoothly to go into the next book.
November 22, 2025
This book was amazing. It’s full of action and things happening a cruel women. A child forced to hide and run from the only life he knew it will tie into the next book beautifully.
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