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Dawn of Wizards #2
Paragon of Solitude
A young wizard. A dreaded prophecy. The quest to recover a relic hidden long ago.
Magic flows through human veins for the first time. A young man trains with his new abilities, seeking to master something he barely comprehends…until he is stricken by a powerful A prophecy foretelling the end of the world.
His slim hope resides in something called the Paragon.
Desperate, he sets off on a quest to locate this long-lost relic. His only clue lies with the one person who knows where it is A dwarven king who died six years ago.
The quest gains momentum when he is joined by his brother and a female thief. Together, they venture into the dangerous and infamous valley known as The Vale.
Even if they survive the monsters that roam those wild lands, can they locate what they seek?
A dwarf champion and his crew set off on a voyage across the world, seeking to reclaim their people from the clutches of the traitorous dark elves. Death and danger plague the journey until they finally reach the Drow capital of Talastar.
The entire world shudders from what they discover.
Paragon of Solitude continues the compelling epic fantasy series, Dawn of Wizards.
Download now and rediscover your sense of wonder in magical world on the brink of disaster.
Magic flows through human veins for the first time. A young man trains with his new abilities, seeking to master something he barely comprehends…until he is stricken by a powerful A prophecy foretelling the end of the world.
His slim hope resides in something called the Paragon.
Desperate, he sets off on a quest to locate this long-lost relic. His only clue lies with the one person who knows where it is A dwarven king who died six years ago.
The quest gains momentum when he is joined by his brother and a female thief. Together, they venture into the dangerous and infamous valley known as The Vale.
Even if they survive the monsters that roam those wild lands, can they locate what they seek?
A dwarf champion and his crew set off on a voyage across the world, seeking to reclaim their people from the clutches of the traitorous dark elves. Death and danger plague the journey until they finally reach the Drow capital of Talastar.
The entire world shudders from what they discover.
Paragon of Solitude continues the compelling epic fantasy series, Dawn of Wizards.
Download now and rediscover your sense of wonder in magical world on the brink of disaster.
- GenresFantasy
516 pages, Kindle Edition
Published May 28, 2024
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About the author
Jeffrey L. Kohanek
79 books529 followersI love fantasy, adventure, and magic. More than that, I adore my readers.
My books are written to entertain -- fantasy adventures filled with compelling characters, spectacular magic, thrilling action, constant intrigue, and a sense of discovery. I equate them to the "Marvel Movie" version of fiction, intended to be a fun escape.
I would love to have you join me and my quirky characters for one outrageous adventure after another. With over a million published words, my author journey has just begun.
Best wishes,
Jeff
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Jeffrey L. Kohanek grew up in rural Minnesota where comic books sparked his young imagination, inspiring fantasies of heroes with super-powers saving the day. His tastes later evolved to fantasy epics featuring unlikely heroes overcoming impossible odds to save worlds born from the writer's imagination.
Now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeff uses that imagination to weave tales of engaging characters caught in fantastic plots to inspire young adults and the child within us all.
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My books are written to entertain -- fantasy adventures filled with compelling characters, spectacular magic, thrilling action, constant intrigue, and a sense of discovery. I equate them to the "Marvel Movie" version of fiction, intended to be a fun escape.
I would love to have you join me and my quirky characters for one outrageous adventure after another. With over a million published words, my author journey has just begun.
Best wishes,
Jeff
_________________________________
Jeffrey L. Kohanek grew up in rural Minnesota where comic books sparked his young imagination, inspiring fantasies of heroes with super-powers saving the day. His tastes later evolved to fantasy epics featuring unlikely heroes overcoming impossible odds to save worlds born from the writer's imagination.
Now residing in Las Vegas, Nevada, Jeff uses that imagination to weave tales of engaging characters caught in fantastic plots to inspire young adults and the child within us all.
_________________________________
"Would you like FREE books and access to exclusive content? Join my author newsletter, which frequently includes special offers and inside info on my books.
Join at www.JeffreyLKohanek.com and download a free eBook today." -Jeff
"I LOVE to hear from readers and fans. Connect with me through email or social media."
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March 27, 2025
I normally don't write reviews for the books I read, at least not recently, more just rate them to remind myself if I liked the book or not. I'll do my best to avoid spoilers but did want to elaborate on why I think this book legitimately is a two star read.
When I do ratings, I always rate 3 as the average. For a generic fantasy novel that would include:
1) Serviceable story that follows, at minimum, general fantasy themes and plot devices.
2) Reasonable dialog that doesn't appear entirely stilted or contrived.
3) A generally accessible magic or weapon system.
4) A world theme that is consistent.
5) Relatively basic characters that have a fantasy-like trope in their construction.
These books, thus far, have been fine. Nothing spectacular, just decent story with a decent plot and characters that don't fully annoy me. It was a one-day read, as I've seen a few reviews say, because it wasn't particularly interesting. It basically falls into the junk food of novels, not particularly good for the reader but perfectly serviceable to meet the 'fantasy craving'. That said, it's a Kindle Unlimited book, so I rarely expect these types of books to be better than average. In most ways, this would be an average read for me.
A particularly standard theme of fantasy novels in the Kindle Unlimited selection is bad pacing and the extensive use of 'just so' mechanics. For instance, the rapid transition of characters from one scene to another generally just means the author is either bored with their narrative world (and want to get to the action) or have too many ideas they're trying to pack into a single book. 'Just so' mechanics would include things like the dreaded Macguffin that the characters are seeking to obtain or consult, but is quickly left behind in pursuit of the next. This would also include deus machina world events that prevent bad things from happening and forcing the plot to move forward. This books suffers badly from both. Again, that isn't unusual and can be tolerated if the rest of the story elements are good enough.
I try to read at least two books of a given series to see if the author shakes off the issues from the first novel. I did so with this series and found that most of the issues of the first book of this series remain in the second, thus I think my opinion reasonably stands.
Where it was reasonably good:
1) I felt the world building was tolerable and actually could have been interesting with better pacing. There were some unique ideas here that can easily be explored, such as how the spells are done and how the Vale is represented in the novel.
2) The overall narrative is good sans the issues with pacing.
3) The characters are generally fine in the way they're constructed. There were certain characters and groups that were better developed than others.
4) Relatively good word selection for descriptions of things in the world. I found a few turns of phrase interesting and didn't feel like the world was left non-described as many other fantasy novels are wont to do.
Where I think this book really earns its two-star status is in the following areas:
1) There are numerous typographical and editorial errors (i.e., misspelled words, wrong tense and occasionally poor sentence structure). For a new author this is generally forgivable; for an author with numerous publications this simply should not be acceptable. Your profession is as a writer, I would expect the base product to at least be free of errors that are barely tolerated in emails.
2) Tonal inconsistency is an enormous problem both with the narrative and with the characters. What are supposed to be dramatic revelations about prophecy or past history are glossed over just enough to bring them into the story and subsequently forgotten or minimized. The characters themselves (which some, like Rina, remain relatively consistent) tend to swing from serious to playful in the span of a few sentences. Many times they have psychological or internal value hang-ups that disappear in various situations. An example is that one character apparently hates fire, then apparently forget he hates fire within a few chapters.
3) Serious problems seem to just resolve or fail to be relevant after a chapter in multiple parts of the narrative. There are numerous plot and theme holes that exist that remain completely unanswered. There are many unexplained changes in character motivations throughout the course of the book. Explanations of why a character made a choice when another choice would have been a completely obvious alternative are also not explored. There are also some issues with anachronisms brought into the story for no particular reason other than apparently to make it relatable to a modern-day audience.
4) Dialog is very poor. I am normally not that picky with dialog as it's one of the toughest things in any novel to do well, particularly when you're trying to convey important character motivations or parts of the narrative, but there really is something badly lacking in the way the characters interact and the constant change between talking a high-fantasy tone then moving to modern-day parlance.
If I had any advice to the author, it would be to get the tone of these novels under control and really work on his character dialog and consistency. A better job at editing the books would also be recommended.
When I do ratings, I always rate 3 as the average. For a generic fantasy novel that would include:
1) Serviceable story that follows, at minimum, general fantasy themes and plot devices.
2) Reasonable dialog that doesn't appear entirely stilted or contrived.
3) A generally accessible magic or weapon system.
4) A world theme that is consistent.
5) Relatively basic characters that have a fantasy-like trope in their construction.
These books, thus far, have been fine. Nothing spectacular, just decent story with a decent plot and characters that don't fully annoy me. It was a one-day read, as I've seen a few reviews say, because it wasn't particularly interesting. It basically falls into the junk food of novels, not particularly good for the reader but perfectly serviceable to meet the 'fantasy craving'. That said, it's a Kindle Unlimited book, so I rarely expect these types of books to be better than average. In most ways, this would be an average read for me.
A particularly standard theme of fantasy novels in the Kindle Unlimited selection is bad pacing and the extensive use of 'just so' mechanics. For instance, the rapid transition of characters from one scene to another generally just means the author is either bored with their narrative world (and want to get to the action) or have too many ideas they're trying to pack into a single book. 'Just so' mechanics would include things like the dreaded Macguffin that the characters are seeking to obtain or consult, but is quickly left behind in pursuit of the next. This would also include deus machina world events that prevent bad things from happening and forcing the plot to move forward. This books suffers badly from both. Again, that isn't unusual and can be tolerated if the rest of the story elements are good enough.
I try to read at least two books of a given series to see if the author shakes off the issues from the first novel. I did so with this series and found that most of the issues of the first book of this series remain in the second, thus I think my opinion reasonably stands.
Where it was reasonably good:
1) I felt the world building was tolerable and actually could have been interesting with better pacing. There were some unique ideas here that can easily be explored, such as how the spells are done and how the Vale is represented in the novel.
2) The overall narrative is good sans the issues with pacing.
3) The characters are generally fine in the way they're constructed. There were certain characters and groups that were better developed than others.
4) Relatively good word selection for descriptions of things in the world. I found a few turns of phrase interesting and didn't feel like the world was left non-described as many other fantasy novels are wont to do.
Where I think this book really earns its two-star status is in the following areas:
1) There are numerous typographical and editorial errors (i.e., misspelled words, wrong tense and occasionally poor sentence structure). For a new author this is generally forgivable; for an author with numerous publications this simply should not be acceptable. Your profession is as a writer, I would expect the base product to at least be free of errors that are barely tolerated in emails.
2) Tonal inconsistency is an enormous problem both with the narrative and with the characters. What are supposed to be dramatic revelations about prophecy or past history are glossed over just enough to bring them into the story and subsequently forgotten or minimized. The characters themselves (which some, like Rina, remain relatively consistent) tend to swing from serious to playful in the span of a few sentences. Many times they have psychological or internal value hang-ups that disappear in various situations. An example is that one character apparently hates fire, then apparently forget he hates fire within a few chapters.
3) Serious problems seem to just resolve or fail to be relevant after a chapter in multiple parts of the narrative. There are numerous plot and theme holes that exist that remain completely unanswered. There are many unexplained changes in character motivations throughout the course of the book. Explanations of why a character made a choice when another choice would have been a completely obvious alternative are also not explored. There are also some issues with anachronisms brought into the story for no particular reason other than apparently to make it relatable to a modern-day audience.
4) Dialog is very poor. I am normally not that picky with dialog as it's one of the toughest things in any novel to do well, particularly when you're trying to convey important character motivations or parts of the narrative, but there really is something badly lacking in the way the characters interact and the constant change between talking a high-fantasy tone then moving to modern-day parlance.
If I had any advice to the author, it would be to get the tone of these novels under control and really work on his character dialog and consistency. A better job at editing the books would also be recommended.
May 30, 2024
Great story with plenty of action and humor.
May 28, 2024
Eeek was this an awesome read! I love the finely woven tapestry of this world, Jeff has drawn the strands to expertly fit neatly and tightly together, exposing a vivid display, where every stitch, every strand, is thoughtfully placed and pulled, leaving a true piece of art in it's wake. And I'm back in this world that captivated me so thoroughly, immersed me so completely, a world that genuinely blew my mind and left me with the biggest book headache ever!
A decades long war between species, humans taken as slaves, Dwarves wanting to rule over all, the injustices resonate so loudly in some and not at all in others. But one who sees the awful truth, one who would level the playing field, does just that. He infuses, he changes a human into something other, into something new, into something that no one has experienced before, all because he believes in justice and equality for all. Thus Ian finds himself renewed, revived and completely out of his depth. But he tries and tries and tries...Truhan is an enigma, keeping so much close to his chest and he's quite the task master, as Ian soon discovers. I loved reading how he erred, how he fought to master this skill and how he goes about it. His curious mind is addictive and very dangerous, to himself and his surroundings but I, together with Ian, loved seeing how far he can push, experiment. Oh how far he's come from the weakling he was! He finds purpose, he finds inner strength and he finds magic! Truly wonderful to see his metamorphosis!
Once more told from various POV'S, brings the story to life in a way a single POV can't begin to show, it's fuller, it's more rounded, it's more immersive to me. There are quite a few players in this magnificent book and series, some delight me and fill me with warmth, some, well, they're just yukky! Like Fastellen, he's such a smooth talker, he's completely turned Rina's head, she THINKS he's genuine and caring BUT....and she, bless her heart, is so gullible! I loved her! All the characters are exceptionally portrayed, so magnificently well rounded, from human, to Dwalf, to Elf, to... well, a LOT of different species! So many awesome events take place throughout this book, I couldn't possibly begin to capture it all, or them. Each character brings something different to this magnificent tale, each character imbues it with their essence in a way that's astounding storytelling! Jeff Kohanek has long been a very favourite author of mine, but this series has raised the flag for me. And not only has Jeff done all of this, he's captured the very essence of every action, my heart pounding with every strike, the very essence of every vital moment, captured feelings and emotions, captured a mystery which slowly unfolds, secrets held close to the chest, prophecy and captured a magical world with such aplomb, my mind spins like a kid's toy top, round and round, spinning until I collapse, emotional but very full and sated! I lived every word, I lived every adventurous moment, I traversed it all with every single character and I can only conclude, THIS BOOK IS MASTERPIECE! One you need to read post haste....
A decades long war between species, humans taken as slaves, Dwarves wanting to rule over all, the injustices resonate so loudly in some and not at all in others. But one who sees the awful truth, one who would level the playing field, does just that. He infuses, he changes a human into something other, into something new, into something that no one has experienced before, all because he believes in justice and equality for all. Thus Ian finds himself renewed, revived and completely out of his depth. But he tries and tries and tries...Truhan is an enigma, keeping so much close to his chest and he's quite the task master, as Ian soon discovers. I loved reading how he erred, how he fought to master this skill and how he goes about it. His curious mind is addictive and very dangerous, to himself and his surroundings but I, together with Ian, loved seeing how far he can push, experiment. Oh how far he's come from the weakling he was! He finds purpose, he finds inner strength and he finds magic! Truly wonderful to see his metamorphosis!
Once more told from various POV'S, brings the story to life in a way a single POV can't begin to show, it's fuller, it's more rounded, it's more immersive to me. There are quite a few players in this magnificent book and series, some delight me and fill me with warmth, some, well, they're just yukky! Like Fastellen, he's such a smooth talker, he's completely turned Rina's head, she THINKS he's genuine and caring BUT....and she, bless her heart, is so gullible! I loved her! All the characters are exceptionally portrayed, so magnificently well rounded, from human, to Dwalf, to Elf, to... well, a LOT of different species! So many awesome events take place throughout this book, I couldn't possibly begin to capture it all, or them. Each character brings something different to this magnificent tale, each character imbues it with their essence in a way that's astounding storytelling! Jeff Kohanek has long been a very favourite author of mine, but this series has raised the flag for me. And not only has Jeff done all of this, he's captured the very essence of every action, my heart pounding with every strike, the very essence of every vital moment, captured feelings and emotions, captured a mystery which slowly unfolds, secrets held close to the chest, prophecy and captured a magical world with such aplomb, my mind spins like a kid's toy top, round and round, spinning until I collapse, emotional but very full and sated! I lived every word, I lived every adventurous moment, I traversed it all with every single character and I can only conclude, THIS BOOK IS MASTERPIECE! One you need to read post haste....
May 26, 2024
If you are looking for something completely epic! Full of magic! Mystery! Danger! Fierce Battles! Harrowing Rescues! An abundance of amazing, completely unique and complex characters! Fantastic world building! A touch of whimsy! A spattering of humor! And an adventure that can either save or destroy the entire world!
Then look no further! Paragon of Solitude is the 2nd book in the Dawn of Wizards Trilogy and it is one mind blowing! Entirely epic! Continuation!
Ian’s life has suddenly and unexpectedly changed. Now with magic running through his veins he must learn to not only master it but also master and hone his new physical and emotional abilities. He’s no longer the weak, sickly human he use to be, but a magical being who once trained will be a force to be reckoned with. But while mastering his new abilities he soon discovers a prophecy that will set him on a path of discovery, hidden and not so hidden secrets, deadly creatures, brotherhood and friendship, magical lands and the wondrous and deadly creatures that inhabit them, and the search to find the one thing that may help in saving them all.
I love love love this entire book! Usually I am not a huge fan of middle novels in a series. They often seem plodding and monotonous….HOWEVER…this was absolutely not the case with Paragon of Solitude! Kohanek did an masterful job creating mystery, intrigue, learning, romance, and my absolute very favorite aspect of this book, whimsy! That’s right lovely readers a wonderful and intriguing whisp of whimsy wove it’s way throughout the dangerous, battle filled, mysterious themes of the story and I couldn’t have loved it any more!
Then there was the humor! No one writes humor quite like Kohanek! And although The First Wizard was quite serious and more intense in nature I was so so excited to experience a wonderful dose of Kohanen’s signature humor in Paragon of Solitude! I love a good dose of comic relief to break up the more tense and angsty moments in a story strewn with battles of epic proportions! And Kohanek wrote it nothing short of just perfect!
But I think my absolute favorite things about this book was all the different and unique characters and their weapons. Ok…not gonna lie…battles aren’t my usual forte…buuuuuuut…I absolutely loved how each character—who all are in and of themselves complex and unique and multidimensional—each have their own very unique weapon and/or fighting style! Be it a war hammer, magic, or mysterious spike wielding bracers these characters are so equipped to take down all the baddies and hellacious creatures in unique and devastatingly wicked ways. It’s just completely captivating to experience.
So yep…Paragon of Solitude was nothing short of absolute epic perfection! If you love a story that will captivate you from the very first word, draw you in, and refuse to let you go until the very last sentence, make you laugh, fill your heart with whimsy, and your mind with puzzles to be solved and secrets to be discovered then you simply must read Dawn of Wizards!
Then look no further! Paragon of Solitude is the 2nd book in the Dawn of Wizards Trilogy and it is one mind blowing! Entirely epic! Continuation!
Ian’s life has suddenly and unexpectedly changed. Now with magic running through his veins he must learn to not only master it but also master and hone his new physical and emotional abilities. He’s no longer the weak, sickly human he use to be, but a magical being who once trained will be a force to be reckoned with. But while mastering his new abilities he soon discovers a prophecy that will set him on a path of discovery, hidden and not so hidden secrets, deadly creatures, brotherhood and friendship, magical lands and the wondrous and deadly creatures that inhabit them, and the search to find the one thing that may help in saving them all.
I love love love this entire book! Usually I am not a huge fan of middle novels in a series. They often seem plodding and monotonous….HOWEVER…this was absolutely not the case with Paragon of Solitude! Kohanek did an masterful job creating mystery, intrigue, learning, romance, and my absolute very favorite aspect of this book, whimsy! That’s right lovely readers a wonderful and intriguing whisp of whimsy wove it’s way throughout the dangerous, battle filled, mysterious themes of the story and I couldn’t have loved it any more!
Then there was the humor! No one writes humor quite like Kohanek! And although The First Wizard was quite serious and more intense in nature I was so so excited to experience a wonderful dose of Kohanen’s signature humor in Paragon of Solitude! I love a good dose of comic relief to break up the more tense and angsty moments in a story strewn with battles of epic proportions! And Kohanek wrote it nothing short of just perfect!
But I think my absolute favorite things about this book was all the different and unique characters and their weapons. Ok…not gonna lie…battles aren’t my usual forte…buuuuuuut…I absolutely loved how each character—who all are in and of themselves complex and unique and multidimensional—each have their own very unique weapon and/or fighting style! Be it a war hammer, magic, or mysterious spike wielding bracers these characters are so equipped to take down all the baddies and hellacious creatures in unique and devastatingly wicked ways. It’s just completely captivating to experience.
So yep…Paragon of Solitude was nothing short of absolute epic perfection! If you love a story that will captivate you from the very first word, draw you in, and refuse to let you go until the very last sentence, make you laugh, fill your heart with whimsy, and your mind with puzzles to be solved and secrets to be discovered then you simply must read Dawn of Wizards!
May 10, 2024
I am a great lover of Kohanek's books which are fun, full of adventure, and a lot of banter between characters, and this 2nd book in the Dawn of Wizards trilogy is no different. We get to meet the first wizard, a young man called Ian, a human previously a slave, who was chosen as a protégé to be taught how to wield magic, something humans had not been known to do before. Truhan was his master, a man who remains a mystery, and who could not wield magic himself. However he does send Ian on a quest to discover an important relic from the past, one needed in order to halt the darkness encroaching on the world of humans, dwarves and elves alike, and one which could bring about oblivion for all of them. Ian is joined by his brother Vic and his girlfriend Vita and Lionel the beautiful fire dragon, plus a very irreverent brownie, as they travel far and wide to seek the Paragon. None knew what or who they were seeking, but Ian insisted this needed to be found if the darkness was to be halted before the world as they knew it came to an end. All he gets to know is that the information he seeks lies with a long dead King so he needs to harness the help of the speaker of the dead. Will our group of trusty and courageous friends be able to meet their quest out in the ice cold wilderness searching for the tower of solitude? I really enjoyed the travelling to the elves realm, the shadow realm and the adventures over the sea which the rest of the characters traveling with Goli embarked upon. I am dying to read book 3 in this jam packed adventure story full of magic and battles galore!
March 27, 2025
Ok plot with a garbage ending just to make way for another set of books.
One dimensional characters. Dialogue that is absolutely rotted and repetitive. It ranges from 4th grade bathroom humor to 1920s, speak-easy innuendo to cliched B.S. For instance the protagonist actually uses the phrase “puny human!” WTF!?!
The female characters are mostly sexist tropes of horny over-sexed femme fatales, horny over-sexed helpless women or damsels in distress. These books are to the fantasy genre as Harlequin is to romance.
I read this book in like two days. If it’s so horrible, why finish it so quickly? Because you can skim entire freaking chapters of ham-handed drivel. Drivel!?!
I am absolutely irate at myself for even finishing book 1, let alone finishing the entire series!
One dimensional characters. Dialogue that is absolutely rotted and repetitive. It ranges from 4th grade bathroom humor to 1920s, speak-easy innuendo to cliched B.S. For instance the protagonist actually uses the phrase “puny human!” WTF!?!
The female characters are mostly sexist tropes of horny over-sexed femme fatales, horny over-sexed helpless women or damsels in distress. These books are to the fantasy genre as Harlequin is to romance.
I read this book in like two days. If it’s so horrible, why finish it so quickly? Because you can skim entire freaking chapters of ham-handed drivel. Drivel!?!
I am absolutely irate at myself for even finishing book 1, let alone finishing the entire series!
September 7, 2024
Some Excellent ideas but ...
Original-ish magic system raises this series away from the derivative. Well crafted protagonists make up for the so far nebulous antagonist(s). Looking forward to reading book 3 to see how the story evolves. That being said, sometimes the story feels like fan fiction to Gary Gygax; the sensation so strong at times I waited for someone to roll a d20.
Don't get me wrong; this series is engaging & well worth the time to read, it's just that it doesn't feel like a new world at all. If you like D&D, there's plenty here to enjoy, instantly feel familiar & at home with.
Worth reading, just don't expect any surprises (so far).
Original-ish magic system raises this series away from the derivative. Well crafted protagonists make up for the so far nebulous antagonist(s). Looking forward to reading book 3 to see how the story evolves. That being said, sometimes the story feels like fan fiction to Gary Gygax; the sensation so strong at times I waited for someone to roll a d20.
Don't get me wrong; this series is engaging & well worth the time to read, it's just that it doesn't feel like a new world at all. If you like D&D, there's plenty here to enjoy, instantly feel familiar & at home with.
Worth reading, just don't expect any surprises (so far).
July 25, 2024
Suspense Builds as Danger is Revealed
Central characters start on quest to find a solution to the prophecy that will destroy the races that occupy the world. As Ian rushes to find the answer to the threat, the different races leave abandoned homes to flee. The reader is kept in suspense as Ian struggles to find the answers before it’s too late. The reader is engrossed in the plot but left hanging ready to read the next book in series.
Central characters start on quest to find a solution to the prophecy that will destroy the races that occupy the world. As Ian rushes to find the answer to the threat, the different races leave abandoned homes to flee. The reader is kept in suspense as Ian struggles to find the answers before it’s too late. The reader is engrossed in the plot but left hanging ready to read the next book in series.
May 26, 2024
The first human wizard is training but doesn’t even know why. He soon finds out it’s up to him to save the world. The kicker is he has to learn to master his skills during this life or death quest. The stars seem to line up in many instances but will his luck continue? Original, humorous and entertaining! What a great story!
May 29, 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed this book from start to finish, hard to put down. Paragon of Solitude is fast moving and exciting with excellent characters both old and new. A great epic fantasy that makes you laugh and cry while racing to the end. This is the second book in the Dawn of Wizards series and Jeff Kohanek’s 28th book! I have read them all and am looking forward to the third book in this series.
October 28, 2024
Dragons and orcs oh my!
Orcs with poisoned claws from the underworld that procreate by eating fresh are kind of more like zombies from the underworld so that would stink to fight hand to hand. No wonder the world needed the first wizard! Still enjoying the story even though the action seems a little too easy sometimes.
Orcs with poisoned claws from the underworld that procreate by eating fresh are kind of more like zombies from the underworld so that would stink to fight hand to hand. No wonder the world needed the first wizard! Still enjoying the story even though the action seems a little too easy sometimes.
June 25, 2024
Awesome
Im a big fan of Terry Goodkind, Raymond Efiest, David Eddings and similar authors. These books are great and keep me entertained and most of all great Characters and story lines.
Im a big fan of Terry Goodkind, Raymond Efiest, David Eddings and similar authors. These books are great and keep me entertained and most of all great Characters and story lines.
August 8, 2024
Great has a hobbit theme
I really enjoy these books I'm really into fantasy so it hits the spot The only thing I would like Is they could Is they could combine combine the books so you don't have to keep getting them.....
I really enjoy these books I'm really into fantasy so it hits the spot The only thing I would like Is they could Is they could combine combine the books so you don't have to keep getting them.....
July 3, 2025
Got way better
Book was very very slow during first two or three chapters. I got really bogged down with Ian's life in the mountain. But man! It got really good when he left. I had trouble putting the book down to go to work in the morning.
Book was very very slow during first two or three chapters. I got really bogged down with Ian's life in the mountain. But man! It got really good when he left. I had trouble putting the book down to go to work in the morning.
July 17, 2025
Excellent Read.
I like the pace of this story, lots is action without rushing the plot. Talents develop and blend into the tale. Books that I can't put down are a pleasure and this one qualifies. On to book three!
I like the pace of this story, lots is action without rushing the plot. Talents develop and blend into the tale. Books that I can't put down are a pleasure and this one qualifies. On to book three!
July 18, 2025
Suddenly became a bit fairytale simplistic
Suddenly became a bit fairytale simplistic, and some portions like fillers not essential to the plot. But still engaging enough to keep on.
Suddenly became a bit fairytale simplistic, and some portions like fillers not essential to the plot. But still engaging enough to keep on.
June 19, 2024
Great series
The second books is better than the first. It started slow but got really good. Can’t wait for the 3rd!
The second books is better than the first. It started slow but got really good. Can’t wait for the 3rd!
July 1, 2024
loved it
Couldn’t put it down such a great book! Fast pace action Can’t wait for next book to be released! Amazing
Couldn’t put it down such a great book! Fast pace action Can’t wait for next book to be released! Amazing
December 25, 2024
Paragon of Solitude
It was a decent read although I got confused at first when the switching between the two sets of characters started happening.
It was a decent read although I got confused at first when the switching between the two sets of characters started happening.
June 7, 2025
Another brilliant addition to the series.
Absolutely brilliant fantasy fiction.
Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action.
I look forward to the next one.
Absolutely brilliant fantasy fiction.
Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action.
I look forward to the next one.
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October 16, 2025Mesmerizing!
Okay, so I had a difficult time putting this book down. So many mystical creatures, I felt like I was there. Some scenes had my heart racing.
Okay, so I had a difficult time putting this book down. So many mystical creatures, I felt like I was there. Some scenes had my heart racing.
December 11, 2025
Thrilling
This book is a great read for anyone who enjoys a great adventure. Twists and turns make for a gripping read. I can't wait to get into the next book.
This book is a great read for anyone who enjoys a great adventure. Twists and turns make for a gripping read. I can't wait to get into the next book.
June 3, 2024
This is epic fantasy at it's best, starting with a title that is meaningless till almost the end. Because both the Paragon and solitude only becomes meaningful when both have been found.
I certainly enjoyed the character of Ian, a young man being the first human having a knack to learn and practise magic. But it took time and lots of practice and patience.
Until the day he experienced a prophecy in which a young woman he knows, got killled by some uncanny and ferocious beast. That is when he learns of another prophecy in which mankind, elvenkind, dwarvenkind and just about everything else will be destroyed by some dark force.
Unless Ian can do something about it. But can he?
Paragon of Solitude is quite a tome and the second book in this series. Somehow the length of the book is no hassle at all. It draws you into an epic adventure and keep you fully captured by the storyline as one suspenseful event follows the other. You almost literally live this adventure.
Enjoy
I certainly enjoyed the character of Ian, a young man being the first human having a knack to learn and practise magic. But it took time and lots of practice and patience.
Until the day he experienced a prophecy in which a young woman he knows, got killled by some uncanny and ferocious beast. That is when he learns of another prophecy in which mankind, elvenkind, dwarvenkind and just about everything else will be destroyed by some dark force.
Unless Ian can do something about it. But can he?
Paragon of Solitude is quite a tome and the second book in this series. Somehow the length of the book is no hassle at all. It draws you into an epic adventure and keep you fully captured by the storyline as one suspenseful event follows the other. You almost literally live this adventure.
Enjoy
August 19, 2024
Great story at the perfect pace, giving so much for fantasy lovers my mind went wild reading each chapter! Brilliant sequel and I look forward to more.
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