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Time of Shadows #1
Shadow Born
Daemon uth Friesard is the unwilling king of Phalindros. Because both his older brothers have died, he finds himself in a role he doesn't want and isn't suited for. With a domineering mother, an ice cold wife, a tempting minstrel, and a failing friendship, it's all he can do to keep from falling into the same kind of darkness that took his father.
Clayden Kiel is the youngest High Priest in the history of Phalindros. He is also a Chosen of the gods, gifted with direct communion to the god of light, Basale. A war is coming, a war that he would like to avoid. But the gods are of little help, seeking only to influence so far as to not affect free will, and there are secrets to be kept. Secrets belonging not only to himself and his time, but going all the way back to the founding of the kingdom. As Clayden struggles with his own inner demons as well as those of his long time friend, the king, he must find a way to put aside his humanity in order to better serve the gods and to save the kingdom from a devastating war. Easier said than done.
Clayden Kiel is the youngest High Priest in the history of Phalindros. He is also a Chosen of the gods, gifted with direct communion to the god of light, Basale. A war is coming, a war that he would like to avoid. But the gods are of little help, seeking only to influence so far as to not affect free will, and there are secrets to be kept. Secrets belonging not only to himself and his time, but going all the way back to the founding of the kingdom. As Clayden struggles with his own inner demons as well as those of his long time friend, the king, he must find a way to put aside his humanity in order to better serve the gods and to save the kingdom from a devastating war. Easier said than done.
209 pages, ebook
First published April 1, 2012
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Kyra Dune
62 books140 followersKyra Dune was born in Oklahoma, but spent most of her life travelling with her family. She is the author of more than 30 fantasy novels, including: Shadow of the Dragon, Elfblood, and Firebrand. As a child, her favorite stories were those that told of ordinary children being whisked away to magical lands. She has yet to find her own secret wardrobe or rabbit hole, but she hasn’t given up the search. You never know what might be waiting over the next rainbow.
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December 4, 2014
Shadow Born (Time of Shadows #1) by Kyra Dune is an enchanting fantasy of castles, kings and intrigue in the royal court. Mix that with a hero destined to do the Gods' bidding and you have a sure fire winner and this certainly fits the bill.
The king of Phalindros has the kingdom thrust upon him due to both his older brothers having died. He is a reluctant royal and therefore unsuited to the role. His mother is domineering. His wife is an ice maiden and nothing else seems to help him. But there is something dark out there, something that frightens him.
Clayden is the chosen one who can relate to the Gods. They warn him of a terrible war on the horizon, a war that would devastate the land and all who live upon it. He must summon the courage to deal with the Gods and help the king prepare for what seems inevitable.
The narrative is in keeping with the setting of a fantasy kingdom and the characters are well fleshed out and engaging all the way to the goosebump ending.
FIVE STARS for this fantasy and very highly recommended.
The king of Phalindros has the kingdom thrust upon him due to both his older brothers having died. He is a reluctant royal and therefore unsuited to the role. His mother is domineering. His wife is an ice maiden and nothing else seems to help him. But there is something dark out there, something that frightens him.
Clayden is the chosen one who can relate to the Gods. They warn him of a terrible war on the horizon, a war that would devastate the land and all who live upon it. He must summon the courage to deal with the Gods and help the king prepare for what seems inevitable.
The narrative is in keeping with the setting of a fantasy kingdom and the characters are well fleshed out and engaging all the way to the goosebump ending.
FIVE STARS for this fantasy and very highly recommended.
May 31, 2012
I absolutely love this book.
It's very addicting. I could not stop reading it. The story is so smooth and interesting and draws you in. The characters are very real and relatable.
Just loved this!
It's very addicting. I could not stop reading it. The story is so smooth and interesting and draws you in. The characters are very real and relatable.
Just loved this!
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