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Gryphonpike Chronicles #3
A Stone's Throw
The mute elven archer known only as Killer. Azyrin, a half Winter-orc shaman and his human swordswoman bride, Makha. Drake, the charming, swashbuckling rogue. The fireball-slinging pixie-goblin, Rahiel, and her mini-unicorn, Bill. These are the Gryphonpike Companions.
A magical scabbard and a hundred year old story send the companions down into the caverns beneath the Barrowlands. Surviving the caverns and finding the legendary rapier will test Killer's friendship with the roguish Drake. Far more than half-truths and forgotten stories lurk in the dark beneath their feet.
A magical scabbard and a hundred year old story send the companions down into the caverns beneath the Barrowlands. Surviving the caverns and finding the legendary rapier will test Killer's friendship with the roguish Drake. Far more than half-truths and forgotten stories lurk in the dark beneath their feet.
- GenresFantasy
102 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 9, 2012
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About the author
Annie Bellet
83 books838 followersAnnie Bellet is a full-time speculative fiction writer. She holds a BA in English and a BA in Medieval Studies and thus can speak a smattering of useful languages such as Anglo-Saxon and Medieval Welsh.
Her books include Avarice (Pyrrh Considerable Crimes Division: Book 1), The Gryphonpike Chronicles series, and the Twenty-Sided Sorceress series.
Her interests besides writing include rock climbing, reading, horse-back riding, video games, comic books, table-top RPGs, and many other nerdy pursuits.
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Her books include Avarice (Pyrrh Considerable Crimes Division: Book 1), The Gryphonpike Chronicles series, and the Twenty-Sided Sorceress series.
Her interests besides writing include rock climbing, reading, horse-back riding, video games, comic books, table-top RPGs, and many other nerdy pursuits.
Want to be notified when her next book is released, receive free stories and books, and be notified about sales and other goodies? Sign up for Annie Bellet's mailing list
Or if you want sneak peaks, regular updates, and exclusive stories, consider supporting her Patreon. Patreon is here!
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August 31, 2018
Actual rating: 3.5 stars.
RTC.
· Book 1: Witch Hunt ★★★★
· Book 2: Twice Drowned Dragon ★★★★
· Book 4: Dead of Knight ★★★★
· Book 5: Brood Mother ★★★★
· Book 6: Into the North ★★★★★
RTC.
· Book 1: Witch Hunt ★★★★
· Book 2: Twice Drowned Dragon ★★★★
· Book 4: Dead of Knight ★★★★
· Book 5: Brood Mother ★★★★
· Book 6: Into the North ★★★★★
September 6, 2018
Our heros are off on another adventure. This time Drake gets the loot.
March 22, 2020
Actual rating: 3.5/5 stars
Review is written on my phone, so please pardon any weird mistakes.
This story got bumped up by half a star compared to the other two because it was more character driven, focusing more on the relationships and such than fighting. Sure, there were some interesting encounters, but it didn't feel quite as "heavy" in this book.
Still well written and enjoyable, even if I feel like Bellet was strongly inspired by The Princess Bride at points ;)
Review is written on my phone, so please pardon any weird mistakes.
This story got bumped up by half a star compared to the other two because it was more character driven, focusing more on the relationships and such than fighting. Sure, there were some interesting encounters, but it didn't feel quite as "heavy" in this book.
Still well written and enjoyable, even if I feel like Bellet was strongly inspired by The Princess Bride at points ;)
December 28, 2018
Extremely short story but a lot of fun as usual. Fun cast good writing and interesting tale. I like this group of characters and would like to read and a full novel about them. .
I don't know if Annie Bellet even still writes about them. I hope so because their tales are enjoys le.
I don't know if Annie Bellet even still writes about them. I hope so because their tales are enjoys le.
February 18, 2024
Awesome!!!
Annie Bellet is a grandmaster of storytelling. She paints on the canvas of the mind, shaping our imagination into a journey into her world. She is a creator and as such deserves the accolades of the highest level. We love you Annie!!!
Annie Bellet is a grandmaster of storytelling. She paints on the canvas of the mind, shaping our imagination into a journey into her world. She is a creator and as such deserves the accolades of the highest level. We love you Annie!!!
December 21, 2018
Great fun but short.
March 13, 2017
This epic just gets better. This adventure was worth the read and the treasure at the end was
very original. Loved it.
very original. Loved it.
May 22, 2016
Just a bit more depth and they'd be excellent
I started to write "too short for 5*, but realized it isn't the length that deprives these stories so far of that last accolade, it's the lack of emotional depth. For me, a 5* story has a poignant sting to it, an emotional resonance that rings deep in heart and soul, and leaves me thinking and wondering long after I've closed its pages. The Gryphonpike stories haven't offered me that experience yet. They're well-written and the characters have potential to go that deep--there have been flashes of raw emotion at times--but they haven't reached down far enough yet. I hope the author takes them there, though, as the story setup and its people certainly are able to evoke that little bit more meaning. I'll keep reading in hopes they do.
I started to write "too short for 5*, but realized it isn't the length that deprives these stories so far of that last accolade, it's the lack of emotional depth. For me, a 5* story has a poignant sting to it, an emotional resonance that rings deep in heart and soul, and leaves me thinking and wondering long after I've closed its pages. The Gryphonpike stories haven't offered me that experience yet. They're well-written and the characters have potential to go that deep--there have been flashes of raw emotion at times--but they haven't reached down far enough yet. I hope the author takes them there, though, as the story setup and its people certainly are able to evoke that little bit more meaning. I'll keep reading in hopes they do.
April 14, 2012
Short, fun read with interesting characters and tight scenarios for the novella. Writing is smooth, characterization is polished, some of the reviews mentioned a similarity to Dungeons and Dragons but since I've never had any exposure to that, wasn't an issue for me.
Overall, liked the writing, the story, the characters even though I tend to prefer longer and more developed stories, not much of a short story or novella reader, but this was on a free list. I see it is now priced at $2.99, as are additional novellas in the series and while that would work for me for a full-length book, it doesn't for a short novella that I can read in a couple of hours.
Overall, liked the writing, the story, the characters even though I tend to prefer longer and more developed stories, not much of a short story or novella reader, but this was on a free list. I see it is now priced at $2.99, as are additional novellas in the series and while that would work for me for a full-length book, it doesn't for a short novella that I can read in a couple of hours.
September 1, 2015
Good series
November 22, 2015
A good quick, fun, read. A good continuation of the world/stories from the previous two books.
November 16, 2021
great adventure. four stars due to its shortness. Can we have more?
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