The Brink

by Colby Dunn

Coriander and the humble people of his township face annihilation at the hands of a band of masked oppressors…but the arrival of a mysterious visitor named Orion changes everything. Possessing extraordinary skills and wisdom, Orion is prepared to guide Coriander’s people to safety if they would but follow him.

With the guidance of a book only he can read, Orion asks them to join him in journeying into the cursed, uninhabited lands beyond the Ashwall; a land where the last great civilization mysteriously vanished. Within these lands, far from misery and war, Orion promises to establish a perfect city where all can finally live in peace.

231 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 25, 2023

Reviews

[Jenna Scalzo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I really enjoyed this book! Beautiful language and incredibly thought provoking! Dives deep into human nature and explores our imperfections and how it shapes our community and society.

[Susan May · Rating 5 out of 5]

A fascinating story with great characters and an interesting stranger. I enjoyed reading this. The plot was excellent and the srory flowed nicely. Coriander and his people are sick of the attacks by the masked intruders. They have little left and desperately need a solution. When a stranger comes to town, they quickly learn that he has incredible strength and powers. The masked thieves steal their children and with the strangers help he quickly learn of his strange abilities. After they learn he is known as Orion. He has a strange book that only he can read and he is always referring to it anytime there is a question or problem. Since they fear more attacks from their enemy, Orion asks them to follow him with the promise of a better life. Many interesting things happen as they find and settle in their new home. A great story.

[PAR · Rating 5 out of 5]

An interesting title that ties well into the premise of the novel as you will soon discover. This is the first novel that I have read by Colby Dunn. What a great ride. His writing is excellent! The plot line well defined. His characters are well developed and strong. The story is a combination of an End of the World theme and the strength of an unknown leader. I recommend this novel. You will not be disappointed. I received this book from BookFunnel. This is my true and honest opinion.

[Lindsay Hiller · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved this book. The writing was beautiful and the storyline kept me on the edge of my seat. The author did a great job of building a growing sense of foreboding as the story progressed. It was a deep dive into the dark side of human nature that kept my brain engaged as I read, and has stayed on my mind since I finished. Well written, I highly recommend it!

[Ethan · Rating 4 out of 5]

A wonderful fantasy / philosophy book with an interesting ending!