Storm Cloud Rising

by Jason Lancour

No prophecy. No Chosen One. No greatest hero of all time. The fate of the known universe does not hang in the balance. A group of mercenaries is hired for what was supposed to be an easy assignment. Get in. Get out. Get paid. But like most things in life, nothing is as easy as it seems. In a world rich with history, meticulously engineered laws of magic, unique cultures and peoples (as well as the occasional whiskey joint), the "private contractors" soon find their already varied motivations and priorities shifting. What started out as a simple job spirals out of control into a struggle for survival in the midst of a plot that is bigger - much bigger - than any of them could ever have anticipated. Blood will be spilled, confidences broken, and a fair bit of whiskey consumed. Not everyone is who they seem, and no one seems in control. This is only the beginning...

372 pages, Paperback

Published May 25, 2023

About the author

Jason Lancour is the author of the fantasy novels, Rise of the Red Hand and Storm Cloud Rising. Despite life’s numerous demands, he tries to spend a small portion of each day with his head in the clouds. In his writing, he hopes to share with his readers what he has seen up there. He currently lives in Atlanta, Georgia, where he works in film and television, helping to tell other people’s stories.

Reviews

[Cait Patterson · Rating 5 out of 5]

This one took me awhile to really get into, mainly because there were so many characters and I had to read somewhat slowly to keep track of everyone, but once the action started it really didn’t let up. The main group got separated into smaller groups, and that helped me get to know the characters better, which then made it an easier story to keep track of (this says more about me as a reader than the writer, by the way). Lots of exciting scenes, political drama, interpersonal conflict in a diverse group with all their own agendas, trying to do the right thing and trying to figure out what the right thing is. I truly enjoyed this novel and couldn’t put it down the last couple of days. It was a great read, with plenty of little humorous nuggets, and overall a well crafted, interesting story.
Please release the next book soon!

[Andrea Night · Rating 5 out of 5]

I loved reading this book. It had the vibe of a Dungeons & Dragons campaign - mystery, excitement, action and a great pace. The party of characters were all interesting and I loved that the women totally kicked butt. I also really loved "the rules of magic" in this world and enjoyed when the characters would explain them. I won't spoil it, but the fight scenes (and one in particular) had me on the edge of my seat. Lots of fun. Looking forward to the next one in the series.