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War of the Twelve: The Complete Series Omnibus
This omnibus edition contains all four novels in the War of the Twelve series, two short stories, and six exclusive character portraits.
None can resist the ravages of time. Knowledge is lost. Memories fade.
But some things must never be forgotten.
Over 400 years ago, twelve great warriors united the beleaguered armies of men and scoured the war-torn lands of evil, pushing the enemy back into the underground pits and caverns from whence they came. To ensure their legacy, each of the Twelve founded fortress monasteries to impart their unique knowledge of war and politics to a select few, the Knights of the Twelve.
But now the last of the Twelve have long since passed from history to legend and the Knights, their numbers dwindling, are harbouring a dark and terrible secret that must be protected at all costs.
Merad Reed has spent half his life guarding a great crater known as the Pit, yearning for some escape from the bleak monotony. Then the arrival of Aldarin, one of the few remaining Knights of the Twelve, sets off a chain of cataclysmic events that will change Reed forever.
To the north, Jelaïa del Arelium, heiress to the richest of the nine Baronies, must learn to navigate the swirling political currents of her father’s court if she hopes one day to take his place. But the flickering flames of ambition hide the shadow of an even greater threat.
And deep within the earth, something is stirring.
None can resist the ravages of time. Knowledge is lost. Memories fade.
But some things must never be forgotten.
Over 400 years ago, twelve great warriors united the beleaguered armies of men and scoured the war-torn lands of evil, pushing the enemy back into the underground pits and caverns from whence they came. To ensure their legacy, each of the Twelve founded fortress monasteries to impart their unique knowledge of war and politics to a select few, the Knights of the Twelve.
But now the last of the Twelve have long since passed from history to legend and the Knights, their numbers dwindling, are harbouring a dark and terrible secret that must be protected at all costs.
Merad Reed has spent half his life guarding a great crater known as the Pit, yearning for some escape from the bleak monotony. Then the arrival of Aldarin, one of the few remaining Knights of the Twelve, sets off a chain of cataclysmic events that will change Reed forever.
To the north, Jelaïa del Arelium, heiress to the richest of the nine Baronies, must learn to navigate the swirling political currents of her father’s court if she hopes one day to take his place. But the flickering flames of ambition hide the shadow of an even greater threat.
And deep within the earth, something is stirring.
830 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 1, 2023
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About the author
Alex Robins
12 books97 followersAlex Robins was born in Norwich, England back when it was still trendy to wear lycra tracksuits and bright pink headbands. Norwich School Library was where he first discovered his love of reading, an old converted undercroft packed to the rafters with books. The first fantasy series he read was The Dragonlance Chronicles by Margaret Weis & Tracey Hickman, quickly followed by The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and David Eddings' The Belgariad.
At the age of twelve Alex moved across the channel to Nantes in France. Speaking very little French, the first few years were difficult and sometimes lonely as he scrambled to get a grip on the intricate grammar and vocabulary of the French language. His taste in books branched out from epic fantasy to science-fiction, mysteries, thrillers, and historical fiction, but he always came back to his favourite fantasy authors when looking to escape the outside world.
After degrees in agronomy, project management, and computer sciences, Alex founded his own company dedicated to online voting. He met his wife during a game of badminton and they spent several years getting trounced in various regional tournaments before getting married. Alex now lives in the sunny Loire Valley in western France, surrounded by imposing castles, sprawling vineyards, and two children. After reading fantasy books for the last thirty years he decided to write one. The Broken Heart of Arelium is his first novel, and the first in the War of the Twelve series.
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August 7, 2025
An Unforgettable Series from Start to Finish
The series never dulled. It began strong and ended even stronger! I was engrossed from the very beginning and loved every minute of it. Each book improved on the last, deepening the world and characters in ways that kept me hooked. The mini stories (Praedora and Crimson Tears) were fantastic additions and have only made me more excited for potential spin-offs. Highly recommended!
The series never dulled. It began strong and ended even stronger! I was engrossed from the very beginning and loved every minute of it. Each book improved on the last, deepening the world and characters in ways that kept me hooked. The mini stories (Praedora and Crimson Tears) were fantastic additions and have only made me more excited for potential spin-offs. Highly recommended!
November 19, 2024
Really enjoyed this series. An epic journey that really took me through twists and turns that wrenched heart while then having me cheer audibly. Many gasps. Many laughs. A fantastic story that did a great job of keeping me in the story and leaving me feeling satisfied with what I had read.
January 2, 2025
I've read through the full saga and its amazing. Packed with great characters, lots of action and a stroyline that keeps you hooked. Loved it and I am looking forward to more to come for a great author !
July 11, 2024
Outstanding
Truly a grand epic story. Love, loss, death, battles against great odds. Would be great to have the story pick up 5 or 10 yrs later
Truly a grand epic story. Love, loss, death, battles against great odds. Would be great to have the story pick up 5 or 10 yrs later
November 19, 2024
twists and turns
I enjoyed this series. Full of twists and turns. Great characters and word building. Easy to imagine. A grueling story that kept me turning pages needing to know what happened next.
I enjoyed this series. Full of twists and turns. Great characters and word building. Easy to imagine. A grueling story that kept me turning pages needing to know what happened next.
August 1, 2025
Enjoyable and so easy to get pulled in.
If you're a fan of warhammer and Dragon age, you'll enjoy this read. It is a bit predictable at times. But it's really well written. Easy to get absorbed into the fiction. Really looking forward to the legacy of the twelve.
If you're a fan of warhammer and Dragon age, you'll enjoy this read. It is a bit predictable at times. But it's really well written. Easy to get absorbed into the fiction. Really looking forward to the legacy of the twelve.
August 16, 2025
A vey entertaining read.
The characters were enjoyable to follow across the entire series. I found the storyline consistent, well developed, and exciting to read page after page.
Highly recommended
The characters were enjoyable to follow across the entire series. I found the storyline consistent, well developed, and exciting to read page after page.
Highly recommended
August 23, 2025
Truly gutted when I finished reading.
The War of the Twelve is by far the best book I remember reading. It’s full of twists and turns, characters that you feel emotionally attached to and a unique storyline. A book that truly can not be put down.
The War of the Twelve is by far the best book I remember reading. It’s full of twists and turns, characters that you feel emotionally attached to and a unique storyline. A book that truly can not be put down.
October 13, 2025
Such a pleasant surprise
Many authors try their hand at this genre. With the telling of this tale, Alex Robins joins some of the best storytellers. You have my thanks for pouring yourself into this epoch.
Many authors try their hand at this genre. With the telling of this tale, Alex Robins joins some of the best storytellers. You have my thanks for pouring yourself into this epoch.
February 16, 2025
I really, really, really enjoyed it, from end to finish. Fantastic characters, compelling story, good writing. Some very clever twists. One of the best series I have ever read...
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