Avalanche

Street Rats of Aramoor #6

by Michael Wisehart

*** (For audio see the author's website - michaelwisehart.com)The Finale . . .With the threat of two wars looming on the horizon, one between Elondria and Cylmar and the other between Sandstorm and Avalanche, Ayrion finds himself being pulled between his duty to his king and country and his desire to keep his street family safe.With everything on the line, Ayrion is forced to delve deeper into his magic than he ever has before. This time, it might not be enough to save him.Street Rats of AramoorBook 1 BanishedBook 2 HurricaneBook 3 RockslideBook 4 SandstormBook 5 WildfireBook 6 AvalancheThe Aldoran ChroniclesBook 1 The White TowerBook 2 Plague of ShadowsBook 3 The Four-Part KeyBook 4 The Tunnels Beneath

Genres: Fantasy, Audiobook, Fiction

804 pages, Kindle Edition

Published October 23, 2023

About the author

LATEST RELEASES:

1. The Tunnels Beneath (The Aldoran Chronicles: Book 4) Releasing December 6th, 2022 on ebook and paperback.

2. Wildfire (Street Rats of Aramoor: Book 5) on Pre-Order. It releases April 5th on ebook.

3. The Four-Part Key (The Aldoran Chronicles: Book 3) Released October 5th, 2021 on ebook.

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ABOUT ME:
I graduated with honors in Business Accounting, but instead of pursuing this field, I returned to school to study film. I spent the next several years honing my visual craft, which I put to good use as I took what I’d learned behind the camera and applied it to the written word.

On April 14, 2014, I opened my laptop and began typing what would become two multiple award-winning series: The Aldoran Chronicles, and Street Rats of Aramoor (both set within the same world, but twenty years apart). By the time my second book released, I had quit my day job, walking away from production altogether, to pursue my writing career.

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Reviews

[Viking Jam · Rating 2 out of 5]

Review: A really strange writing shift occurred here from the previous in the series. Really long chapters of area descriptions or lengthy discussions between friends or aquaintances that are all chuckles and smug self-deprecations. Wtf happened to the gritty and visceral renditions of the preceding novels?

Rather than a street rat, Aryion is now Mr. Speshul Pants whom has no time in the day to implement all of his plans and obligations. At 20 yo Aryion is just too good to be true. All adults defer to him (sigh) and all the ladies want to bear his children. He runs the super speshully black guards at the King's behest while fweeding starvwing orphwans in concert with beating back the dreaded Avalanche Tribe. Don't forget he has to go back to the front to protect the King on his super mind linked stallion/magic horse. Oh, and save the Prince from himself. Ho-hum, just an average day.

Things just fall into place for this little shjt. Gone is the scrambling for life at every turn with a cosummate rise in character development. Aryion now has a flat, patterned, smug and barren personality. I think the author got a little carried away with prior successes in this series and tried to do too much. This really was a load of drivel.

Rating: 2.0/5

[Kristen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved this book! Parts of the 1st half of the story felt a bit like a retrospective (which seemed apt given this is the final installment in this series filled with beloved characters), with the action really picking up in the last half. The inclusion of the Wind Binder crew in the story was a pleasant surprise, and the series had a fitting conclusion for those who enjoy [SPOILER PERHAPS?] happy endings. My only complaint is that now I feel the need to re-read the next series which is no longer available on Kindle Unlimited. Guess I know what is going on my Christmas wishlist! In short, thanks to the author for providing a fitting conclusion to a clean and well-written fantasy series full of characters to root for with plenty of action and suspense - a mix that's very hard to come by these days!

[Jo · Rating 5 out of 5]

I couldn't put it down!!!

Satisfying! This tale is as pleasing to the spirit of a reader as one of Solvino's Sandstorm meals! It has all the ingredients of a long lasting, top of the list, best seller.
The story takes the reader on an adventure through the realm of Elondria and the life, (and trials), of its chief protagonist.
By the time you read the last word, you feel you know the characters, the countryside and the people who populate it.
The action is edge of your seat, the relationships are heart rendering and there are surprises and laughs to boot. This series is one of my favorites for sure!
Don't miss it!

[Elia Scher · Rating 3 out of 5]

Probably more of a 3.5 than a 3, but I couldn’t get myself to give this a 4. There was a significant change in writing style compared to all the previous books; about a third of the book was the anticipated and engaging style while the rest of it felt like a forced filler. If it wasn’t for some storyline pieces I was looking for to bridge into the sequel series, I would have probably gotten bored and stopped reading half way.

[Kristine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Well, this was the final book in the (long) prequel series that leads us to the next series (The Aldoran Chronicles) - where we start off with an adult Aryion. As usual, I enjoyed the heck out of this book. The sad thing is - at least for me - is that it has been so very long since I read that first book in the next series that my memory is extremely spotty. It's like I remember the gist, but the specific details.....well, that's where I have problems. But, as usual, the normal problem that exists for huge readers like me is that there are way too many books, and much too little time. Do I really want to reread the entire second series? Hmmmm. The answer is that I'm just not sure. And that doesn't even take into account that the last book in that series- that I think everyone pretty much assumed was going to be the final book in the series - well, it was not (and that book just came out recently - in 2024). Soooo, there is still a heck of a lot going on in that series that needs to be dealt with before that series wraps up. Re-reading is just such a major time commitment and all the while my TBR list just continues to get longer and longer. Well, I think I just talked my way into the answer on that question. But... enough of that. None of this really relates to the book that we are discussing.....

I really enjoyed this series and I think this final book it left off at the perfect place. We have followed Aryion all the way from his early childhood and now leave off as his adult life and responsibilities are beginning. He is now 20 years old and his fighting, training and leadership abilities have come to the attention of the King. He has been promoted to head up the new Kings Guard - which is going to be responsible for the protection of the Royal Family.

As usual, we also get to see Aryion still trying to do his part to help the street gangs with the issues that they find themselves in - while also dealing with trying to repair his relationship with Reevey.

It was fun to get to see some of the crew that helped Aryion at the very beginning and somehow, Mr. Wisehart did an amazing job of finding a way to bring ALL of these characters- who would NEVER EVER have any reason to deal with each other in any other circumstance - thrown together in some unusual circumstances. They now are able to meet, and end up helping each other and Aryion. It was all wonderful to see.

This was another winner of a book and as usual TGR knocked it out of the park with his narration. This is not a stand alone and it is definitely not a book that you want to start the series with. If it were up to me, I would have liked to have read this entire series first, THEN start The Aldoran Chronicles. But, unfortunately, I had to read the books in the order that they were written or at least the order that they were coming out. Mr. Wisehart apparently had the story in his head in the correct order - we just have to wait for it to get out of his head and put on the page. Go figure :)

Seriously though - great series.

[John Mackey · Rating 5 out of 5]

All 6 books in the series were well written with even a a bit of humor scattered throughout. This final book really kept you reading and wanting to keep turning the pages in order to find out what would happen in Ayrion and his friends lives next. There was some good and some not so good moments where we though it would be the end of many of them. And in the end this 6 book series had me wanting more. I'm glad that I started with this series which was the prequel and waited on reading the White Tower. I fully recommend this series to be read first in the reading sequence.

[Shannon · Rating 3 out of 5]

I love the series, love The Aldoran Chronicles and Tim Gerard Reynolds can do no wrong, but flaming pits! Nothing happened in this book until 12 hours in! That was a slog...

[Jacqueline · Rating 3 out of 5]

The final book, and at nearly 800 pages the longest so far, in our prequel series, and it does not let down. At 20, Ayrion has embraced his military standing and has found some respect coming back to him for it (maybe a bit too much?). From most, at least. There is so much going on at once in the story that its whirlwind progress shows many different aspects of Ayrions' young life. His relationship with Dakaran is highlighted along with the relationships he has built with the king and queen, street tribes, and officers. Namely, Ayrions relationship with the King becoming a problem that has truly started to raise understandable yet disappointing jealousies in the young prince, and Ayrions trials with moving away from being a tribe chief and closer to his military lifestyle. A bit retrospective, we see a few older characters coming back into play. We're getting closer to the Ayrion we know from The Aldoran Chronicles and flushing out some of his background that is hinted at in the main series. We're finally seeing the conclusion of one war and the opening maneuvers of another. A bit rushed, as a lot of things fall into the story rapidly and Ayrions tale gets progressively more convoluted with a bit less depth. There's a lot packed in here, but if you enjoy the Aldoran Chronicles, it's worth the read!

[BRANDON · Rating 4 out of 5]

I picked this series up thinking I'd get The Artful Dodger, instead I got a psychic assassin with the heart of a Disney prince. The plot across all six books was entertaining enough to keep me hanging on, but Ayrion is a bit of a boring character. He never has an unkind thought, a selfish thought, or and impure thought throughout seven years. He's a purely heroic soul through and through. Even Harry got bitchy in the sixth book. Still, it's not a mortal sin to be boring. My only other complaint was that this lilly was overguilded. I'm assuming there were a bunch of loose threads to be wrapped up in a hurry to pave the way for the White Tower series because this book did not need to be 800 pages. The whole war plot could have been dropped and it would have been a satisfactory conclusion to Ayrion's story. To be honest, I never would have tackled the series had I known that this behemoth would be waiting at the end and I can't believe a publisher/editor greenlit it without carving it down substantially.

[Pam Brann · Rating 5 out of 5]

Street Rats of Aramoor

This is without a doubt one of the best series I have read in a long time! Funny, exciting, inspiring, at time brought tears to my eyes. This can not praise this Author enough for how good this story is. The characters of individuals he has created in this first part of the series is outstanding! This is a must read for any fantasy lovers. He also hav his own website that you can find his books on, I believe they are a little less than Amazon kindle books, you can also download them onto your kindles no problem. I am not a spokesperson for the Author, just a fan. You will love them !

[Roy · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very Stirring, Though a Bit Long-winded

This is one of those books that would make a fantastic movie, though it might need to be broken into parts to do the battles true justice. However, it did at times feel to be bogged down with useless specifics. None of the other books in this series felt nearly so information saturated. Yet, the good parts are so well done here, the information overload can be overlooked to a general degree. I highly recommend this series and especially this last book.

[Leo-Kathy Sigrist · Rating 5 out of 5]

The entire series of the Street Rats of Aramoor was fantastic. It isn't everyday that you get to tear into such a gripping story. I couldn't put it down. As soon as I finished a book, I would immediately start the next book in the series.

I won't go into the plot. I am sure there are many other reviews that will. All I will say is this is a series that is worth your time. I haven't been this engrossed in a series since the Wheel of Time.

If you are looking for a story to read. This is a good one. But be warned. You may just find yourself staying up too late because you can't put it down to go to sleep. I finished all six books in 10 days.

[Chell · Rating 5 out of 5]

A most excellent series

It's been a long time since I've read a series of books I've enjoyed as much as the Street Rats. There was never a dull moment. The characters came alive from the very beginning and only more real as the story progressed. Excellent read! On a side note, it was so refreshing to have a series of books without sex and cursing. I highly recommend this series for readers of all ages.

[Scott B Stillman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing conclusion to a great series

This book started out low key, but still very entertaining. Then it took off with so much action and major events that I could not put it down. The authors ability to develop both an amazing story, and develop and grow characters you care about, makes for a wonderful time reading. Much thanks to Mr. Wisehart….

[Orng · Rating 3 out of 5]

Way too much fanservice. No, not that kind of fanservice. The "hey look it's this guy, remember? From the previous book!"-kind. It felt like half the book was just the MC catching up with and eating dinner with old friends without any actual story going on. Even the ending is consistent with that theme in the most cliché way possible.
The rest is fine. Not exactly great, but fine.

[Elizabeth A. · Rating 5 out of 5]

all of these books are entertaining and hold you to them

It is best if you read them in order
Starting with the Street Rats of Aramoor books 1 - 6 and the. The next series starting with the book White Tower. I started with the second series and while able to enjoy them, reading the first set first instead of second made all better.

[Henry Johnstone · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great ending to a great series

This book was well written and a great read throughout. It must be hard to creat a character who is a fully developed adult and a key supporting character in another series and give them such a strong and meaningful background story.

[Angela · Rating 5 out of 5]

really good final book

It was a really good ending to a fun series. I enjoyed the way the various threads of the story were brought together, tying off the story and helping lead into the future story of Ayrion.

[Stan S. · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing from beginning to end

No disappointment at all from the bringing back of Ayrion, the street rats and all the other great characters that Wisehart has created. He is truly a great storyteller.

Can't wait to continue the adventures in the Aldoran Chronicals.

[Patrick D. Stinson · Rating 5 out of 5]

My favorite book series

I find the characters in the world that have been created in these books. Both enjoyable and hard to put down. Once you start reading. I can't recommend them enough.

[Brian Everson · Rating 5 out of 5]

Honor!

Our author has put together The final chapter of this series with great great writing and storyline. The characters have grown to such extreme High standards That No 1 will ever be able to repeat. I continue to look forward to the new series

[Kevin E. Holder]

Avalanche

Avalanche, street rats of Aramoor is the final book for this series. Very nicely, wraps up the story. Storylines and characters are all wonderfully unique and woven together. Thank you.

[Betty J Hackney · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great,thrilling read.

I chose 5 stars. This is a beautiful well written book, as well as the ones before. Everyone of these are spell binding. Thank you for your time in write books that keeps you spell bounded, and enertained. I look forward to more from a gifted writer

[Bernie Pedersen · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fantastic

These books have all been amazing. Wonderful author, excellent series, both this and the main Aldoran Chronicles. Not much more I can say.

[Douglas Taylor · Rating 5 out of 5]

An excellent story. I hate to see the series end.

[Dragos Macelaru · Rating 5 out of 5]

Awesome

Amazing grand finale of the story. As usual, excellent writing skills, clean language, almost nonstop action and great battle scenes.
Looking forward to the next series!

[Kelly Buck · Rating 5 out of 5]

great ending and summation

Defiantly had lots of unexpected surprises that were fun as well as tying the stories back together into a nice whole saga.

[Mike Sallee · Rating 5 out of 5]

A very good ending to a great series.

[Levi Dykstra · Rating 3 out of 5]

For this book I arbitrarily give the characters a grade of C and the Story I'd give a B.

[Cajun Black · Rating 3 out of 5]

Cannot get past it

It was okay. I just feel it dragged out too much in several chapters. The characters have improved, but the storyline is still moving at a slow pace.