Crown of Sorrows: An Epic High Fantasy Adventure

Song of Echoes #4

by R.E. Palmer

As the Five Realms reel from their hollow victory at Roth's Doom, Nyomae fights to regain control against the servants of the Dark Verses. But as Elodi and Toryn struggle to recover from their trials, the Amayans make a terrifying discovery - one that threatens their very existence.

Crown of Sorrows is the fourth book in the epic fantasy series, Song of Echoes.
The last book in the series will be published in December 2024.

Genres: Fantasy

436 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 31, 2024

About the author

As an avid reader from an early age, I've always enjoyed books (and also the films of my favourite books). Whilst I read a wide range, I tend to lean toward science fiction, fantasy and historical (with a military angle).

I first wrote short stories in my early twenties, and although I've long since lost them, I can still recall most of the details as if I'd done them yesterday - in fact, a few ideas I had back then surface in my first book, Sky.

Away from writing, I run at least five times a week (usually with my dog), and will often amuse myself with ideas for stories. Sometimes they're based on what I see on my run, other times they just come out of the blue. Once I have an idea, I let it roll around in my head for a week or two and see what happens.

The test comes when I'm falling asleep. If I find the idea coming back and taking shape just before I drop off - then I know it's a goer. I get all flashes of inspiration in that wonderful moment when you start to drift, and suddenly your thoughts don't seem entirely your own - hence the first line in my first novel Sky :0)

Reviews

[Jeremy Fee · Rating 5 out of 5]

The author provided me with a free ebook, but this review is my honest opinion. You can read my previous reviews for the books in the Song of Echoes series, because I'm going to once again reemphasize my thoughts from before. R. E. Palmer continues to stand out as one of my favorite new fantasy authors who manage to write in the same style as the classic fantasy stories I grew up reading. I love where the series has taken the characters and I continue to enjoy the political and combat strategies.

I highly recommend this book and this series to fans of epic fantasy.

[Philip Willey · Rating 4 out of 5]

very good read.

The story is phenomenal. I just wish there was a little more description of the characters and creatures. I can picture them but not quite understand there complete picture.

[Janet · Rating 5 out of 5]

I acted as a beta reader for this book and thoroughly enjoyed it. The characters grow into their skills and increase their understanding of the past. The story is extremely sad in places.

I love the descriptive passages - and the realistic female characters!

What will happen next??

[Martha Rau · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crown of Sorrows has been my favorite book in the series so far. The main characters are really coming into their own and learning about their unique abilities and histories. I continue to be inspired by the details of the world Palmer has created.

[stephen conn · Rating 5 out of 5]

Crown

What a good book the battles get done and the army marches on liberating the settlements can't wait for the last book in the series

[Susan]

Great read

I'm loving this series. The author has a great imagination to come up with such an interesting magic system. I'm looking forward to the next book