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Having destroyed the Fomori in Britain, Guiamo Durmius Stolo decides in 51 B.C. to bring the Cruthin people, once slaves to the Fomori, to Ireland, but encounters the Fomori who reside there as well. Guiamo discovers that the gods venerated by the Druids are unworthy. The gods are displeased with him and begin to work against him. Combining legitimate legends with actual historical events, Marshall Best weaves an epic story that portrays the ancient world as it might have been, a world which the ancient historians recorded as fact; a time when gods ruled the earth and strange creatures dominated the land. It is the era of civilized conquerors exploring distant and primitive new lands. Scant recordings left to us today only touch on the fringe of the fantastic and brutal reality that existed in those distant lands of the west. Into this age, young Guiamo enters the world stage as the great game-changer, and by his hand the gods and beasts become destined to disappear into myth and legend.
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First published February 27, 2013
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About the author
Marshall Best
14 books145 followersMarshall Best is an avid reader, father of six and business owner. In the past several years he has found his love of writing as well. What began as a desire to write a story for his children has evolved into a nine book series.
Marshall has done extensive research into the history behind the legends, people and places of England, Scotland and Ireland involved in his books. He loves being able to weave real people and legends into his stories making them come alive. He is definitely a writer that tends to the details often mapping out timetables, calendars, geneologies, etc. that pertain to his book to ensure that it is as realistic as possible.
Marshall also enjoys putting real life issues into his books, delving into a bit of philosophy while entertaining with orcs, dragons, magic and battles. He is someone who loves a grand adventure but makes sure it's not a shallow one.
Marshall has done extensive research into the history behind the legends, people and places of England, Scotland and Ireland involved in his books. He loves being able to weave real people and legends into his stories making them come alive. He is definitely a writer that tends to the details often mapping out timetables, calendars, geneologies, etc. that pertain to his book to ensure that it is as realistic as possible.
Marshall also enjoys putting real life issues into his books, delving into a bit of philosophy while entertaining with orcs, dragons, magic and battles. He is someone who loves a grand adventure but makes sure it's not a shallow one.
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November 12, 2013
This series gets more intense with each book! The fighting scenes in this book are awesome! I find myself getting anxious during the descriptions of the scenes! I love Guiamo and his story and his life! He is a fascinating character and I am loving being able to follow his life! No matter where he is or what he is doing he is always searching for the best thing to do for everyone! Such an intense book!
May 28, 2015
This book was recently entered and was a GOLD medal winner in The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. This is what our readers thought:
Star Rating: 5 stars
Number of Readers: 27
Readers’ Comments
‘I loved Myths and Legends when I was in primary school so this was perfect for me. Amazing covers and tantalising blurbs. I enjoyed all four of the books very much.’ Boy, aged 14
‘Lots of history in the four novels balanced with page-turning plots. The teenagers in my class enjoyed every second of them. I particularly liked the interesting, fully-formed characters and the wonderful descriptive prose bringing the historical setting to life.’ Teacher, year 10
‘I understand the Roman time much better now. I liked the fact the hero was intelligent.’ Girl, aged 13
‘Full of lessons for young readers,this set of books is a fabulous delight for any teenager. A mix of magic and myths and high adventure. I read them with my three sons over two weeks for The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. We loved every minute of it. We thought tey were, by far, the best books in the award this year.’ Parent
Stats
Of the 27 readers:
27 thought the covers were good or excellent.
27 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the best part of the books was the exciting plot.
10 thought the best part of the books was the accessible style of the writing.
2 thought the best part was the character/setting descriptions.
‘A fantastical blend of myths and history topped with a first class adventure. A GOLD medal winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Awards
Star Rating: 5 stars
Number of Readers: 27
Readers’ Comments
‘I loved Myths and Legends when I was in primary school so this was perfect for me. Amazing covers and tantalising blurbs. I enjoyed all four of the books very much.’ Boy, aged 14
‘Lots of history in the four novels balanced with page-turning plots. The teenagers in my class enjoyed every second of them. I particularly liked the interesting, fully-formed characters and the wonderful descriptive prose bringing the historical setting to life.’ Teacher, year 10
‘I understand the Roman time much better now. I liked the fact the hero was intelligent.’ Girl, aged 13
‘Full of lessons for young readers,this set of books is a fabulous delight for any teenager. A mix of magic and myths and high adventure. I read them with my three sons over two weeks for The Wishing Shelf Book Awards. We loved every minute of it. We thought tey were, by far, the best books in the award this year.’ Parent
Stats
Of the 27 readers:
27 thought the covers were good or excellent.
27 would read another book by this author.
15 thought the best part of the books was the exciting plot.
10 thought the best part of the books was the accessible style of the writing.
2 thought the best part was the character/setting descriptions.
‘A fantastical blend of myths and history topped with a first class adventure. A GOLD medal winner and highly recommended.’ The Wishing Shelf Awards
August 5, 2013
The third book in an excellent series and again the authors understanding and research into the myths and legends add excitement and interest to the story.
Having destroyed the Fomori in England, to eradicate them fully and stop them coming back, Morlanos has to cross the sea to Ireland. Taking with him the Cruthin people to establish their own settlements.
In pursuit of this venture he comes across even more dangerous creatures and has to call upon help from the gods.
The writer totally enthrals and absorbs the reader into a time gone by and again you feel you are there fighting and wanting to warn Morlanos of the danger he is facing.
Anyone who is interested in legends and has an vivid imagination and believes strange creatures and magic (or the belief that wizards/witches existed) governed the thoughts of the people and their lifestyles will find this an excellent read.
The fable is easily followed and the hidden messages you can pick up from the gods and their beliefs is one for the peruser to interpret for themselves.
The references at the end of the book to the language used is excellent and again shows the amount of time and care the writer has taken in producing another great book and can be read by all ages.
Having destroyed the Fomori in England, to eradicate them fully and stop them coming back, Morlanos has to cross the sea to Ireland. Taking with him the Cruthin people to establish their own settlements.
In pursuit of this venture he comes across even more dangerous creatures and has to call upon help from the gods.
The writer totally enthrals and absorbs the reader into a time gone by and again you feel you are there fighting and wanting to warn Morlanos of the danger he is facing.
Anyone who is interested in legends and has an vivid imagination and believes strange creatures and magic (or the belief that wizards/witches existed) governed the thoughts of the people and their lifestyles will find this an excellent read.
The fable is easily followed and the hidden messages you can pick up from the gods and their beliefs is one for the peruser to interpret for themselves.
The references at the end of the book to the language used is excellent and again shows the amount of time and care the writer has taken in producing another great book and can be read by all ages.
December 4, 2013
Morlanos by Marshall Best is Book 3 of The Chronicles of Guiamo Durmius Stolo and once again the author has left me exhausted. This fast paced adventure will leave you out of breath and wanting more.
The fantasy adventures of Guiamo continued to build and develop into a story which is hard to put down. Just when you think it can’t get any better the author throws in another twist to the plot and off you go. The action is great and the adventure is fun. Marshall Best has done an excellent job of developing a great fantasy adventure.
As in the first two books of the series, Marshall Best did a great job of character development. He continues to build and strengthen the lead character, Guiamo, making him more believable and a true hero. Not only did the author continued to develop the hero of the story, but also continued to build a supporting cast of characters which were easy to identify with.
I really enjoyed reading Morlanos by Marshall Best and I highly recommend the book.
[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]
The fantasy adventures of Guiamo continued to build and develop into a story which is hard to put down. Just when you think it can’t get any better the author throws in another twist to the plot and off you go. The action is great and the adventure is fun. Marshall Best has done an excellent job of developing a great fantasy adventure.
As in the first two books of the series, Marshall Best did a great job of character development. He continues to build and strengthen the lead character, Guiamo, making him more believable and a true hero. Not only did the author continued to develop the hero of the story, but also continued to build a supporting cast of characters which were easy to identify with.
I really enjoyed reading Morlanos by Marshall Best and I highly recommend the book.
[Please note: I was given a free copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.]
August 9, 2015
Onto book four, "Inis Emain Ablach."
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