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Beastborne Chronicles #5
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Hal and his Beast have been sundered in two.
Done with sacrifices, Hal seeks greater monster powers and delves into the ancient magic of his world. With his wounds healing, his strength grows tremendously, opening up a new evolution of bonecrafting.
To reforge his eldritch body, Besal, Hal’s Beast, ventures into the depths of the Fathomway dungeons, chasing after the source of the land’s corruption.
The impending wrath of the Shiverglades’ tribes looms over Brightsong. Though they fight on distant battlefields, Hal and Besal must work together for a chance to save their settlement from fated destruction.
Done with sacrifices, Hal seeks greater monster powers and delves into the ancient magic of his world. With his wounds healing, his strength grows tremendously, opening up a new evolution of bonecrafting.
To reforge his eldritch body, Besal, Hal’s Beast, ventures into the depths of the Fathomway dungeons, chasing after the source of the land’s corruption.
The impending wrath of the Shiverglades’ tribes looms over Brightsong. Though they fight on distant battlefields, Hal and Besal must work together for a chance to save their settlement from fated destruction.
600 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 2, 2024
186 people are currently reading
60 people want to read
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James T. Callum
20 books226 followersMy name is James T. Callum and I’m not going to talk to you in the third person or make it seem like I’ve got some publisher or editor who has a bio on me.
I'm always available to talk, connect with readers, fellow authors, and lovable book nerds:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JamesTCallum
Website: https://www.jamestcallum.com
Twitter: @JamesTCallum
This is just me, talking to you, the reader. I’m no different than you, I love reading and gaming just the same as everybody else.
In fact, I’ve loved reading for as long as I could remember. From the very first fantasy book I read, The Wizard of Earthsea, I was hooked.
For just as long I’ve also been an avid gamer and DND player (as well as other tabletop RPGs). Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, Illusion of Gaia, and on through the years as stories and graphics became better and better.
You’ll be able to find hints of inspiration from all sorts of RPGs and video games in my works. From the Final Fantasy series to Warcraft, Age of Empires to Anno, and games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. Because who doesn’t love a little cosmic horror thrown in for fun?
These games (and countless others) have inspired me ever since I was a kid, and they continue to serve as my muse now that I’m much older.
Writing has always been my greatest aspiration and with your help, I hope to make it a full-time job. At the time of this writing, I still work a day job like most people. It is only thanks to Patreon that I was able to dedicate some of my spare time to writing.
So, if you’d like to provide direct support and help me achieve my goal of writing full-time (so I can write even more stories for you awesome people!) you can hop on over to my Patreon page where you’ll find tons of content.
Patrons get access to advanced chapters of upcoming books, special discord roles and discussion channels, early releases of books before anyone else, maps, cover reveals, voting, and a lot more.
And if you spot a typo or error, shoot me an email at: typos@jamestcallum.com, and I will get it fixed and re-uploaded ASAP. I aim to provide the best possible reading experience and as soon as I find an error I fix it. Once it’s fixed and updated, your reading device should update automatically with the improved version.
I'm always available to talk, connect with readers, fellow authors, and lovable book nerds:
Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/JamesTCallum
Website: https://www.jamestcallum.com
Twitter: @JamesTCallum
This is just me, talking to you, the reader. I’m no different than you, I love reading and gaming just the same as everybody else.
In fact, I’ve loved reading for as long as I could remember. From the very first fantasy book I read, The Wizard of Earthsea, I was hooked.
For just as long I’ve also been an avid gamer and DND player (as well as other tabletop RPGs). Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy, Illusion of Gaia, and on through the years as stories and graphics became better and better.
You’ll be able to find hints of inspiration from all sorts of RPGs and video games in my works. From the Final Fantasy series to Warcraft, Age of Empires to Anno, and games like Dark Souls and Bloodborne. Because who doesn’t love a little cosmic horror thrown in for fun?
These games (and countless others) have inspired me ever since I was a kid, and they continue to serve as my muse now that I’m much older.
Writing has always been my greatest aspiration and with your help, I hope to make it a full-time job. At the time of this writing, I still work a day job like most people. It is only thanks to Patreon that I was able to dedicate some of my spare time to writing.
So, if you’d like to provide direct support and help me achieve my goal of writing full-time (so I can write even more stories for you awesome people!) you can hop on over to my Patreon page where you’ll find tons of content.
Patrons get access to advanced chapters of upcoming books, special discord roles and discussion channels, early releases of books before anyone else, maps, cover reveals, voting, and a lot more.
And if you spot a typo or error, shoot me an email at: typos@jamestcallum.com, and I will get it fixed and re-uploaded ASAP. I aim to provide the best possible reading experience and as soon as I find an error I fix it. Once it’s fixed and updated, your reading device should update automatically with the improved version.
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April 3, 2024
A fun story in a growing universe
With the other books coming out set in the same multiverse each beastborne book is even more fun to read. I enjoyed the lore coming into focus over this book, as well as some of the cool explorations of magic that Hal has gained but not had the time in previous books to explore.
What a great addition to the series!
With the other books coming out set in the same multiverse each beastborne book is even more fun to read. I enjoyed the lore coming into focus over this book, as well as some of the cool explorations of magic that Hal has gained but not had the time in previous books to explore.
What a great addition to the series!
April 20, 2025
once you star u can’t put it down
What more can I say as the title says it all. As I truly understand more I can’t wait to play and use what I learned to level up my characters
What more can I say as the title says it all. As I truly understand more I can’t wait to play and use what I learned to level up my characters
June 6, 2025
Ohhhh. Wow, man! James T Callum can always capitalize on the momentum of the book and make a totally unique and captivating ending! And of course all you want to do is dive right back into this mesmerizing storyline!!! With so much to do Hal and his stalwart friends, family really, and this is as close as it comes to an actual slice-of-life adventure. That is between dungeon diving and dealing with dragon magic, as well as dealing with a deadly Arch Mage!
Ohhhh and yeah, did you get a look at the cover? Yeah it turned out that Besal survived! Yay! But how could that be?
So yeah go grab the audiobook because, between JT Callum, and EM Summerer your in for soooooooo much excitement and you get answers to those pesky questions...
Here's a couple of quotes:
"With the amount of reputation you must have just gained, you could hold council on the toilet and still be one of the most respected person in the room."
“I’ve been working on a [Hot Potato] plant that has a small stem attached and when you pull the stem, the potato cooks itself.”
"Are you saying you got the idea to make a self-heating potato from some kid who… what, created a magical poo bomb?”
Ohhhh and yeah, did you get a look at the cover? Yeah it turned out that Besal survived! Yay! But how could that be?
So yeah go grab the audiobook because, between JT Callum, and EM Summerer your in for soooooooo much excitement and you get answers to those pesky questions...
Here's a couple of quotes:
"With the amount of reputation you must have just gained, you could hold council on the toilet and still be one of the most respected person in the room."
“I’ve been working on a [Hot Potato] plant that has a small stem attached and when you pull the stem, the potato cooks itself.”
"Are you saying you got the idea to make a self-heating potato from some kid who… what, created a magical poo bomb?”
April 7, 2024
A lot happened, and yet, this is clearly in the middle of the series
Everything important that happened in this book, and pretty much everything unimportant as well won’t have any clear consequences for a while. This book wrapped up some open plot threads from traveling outside their worldshard, but the whole book took up so little time that the other clans still haven’t made it to Hal’s valley.
We hear a lot about one of the Kinslayers that attacked at the end of the last book, but what happened to the other one? Why is Besal where he is? And what are the motivations of his companions? Will Besal’s efforts allow Hal to help Aldim without dooming everything?
Everything important that happened in this book, and pretty much everything unimportant as well won’t have any clear consequences for a while. This book wrapped up some open plot threads from traveling outside their worldshard, but the whole book took up so little time that the other clans still haven’t made it to Hal’s valley.
We hear a lot about one of the Kinslayers that attacked at the end of the last book, but what happened to the other one? Why is Besal where he is? And what are the motivations of his companions? Will Besal’s efforts allow Hal to help Aldim without dooming everything?
April 6, 2024
This one tied up a lot of loose ends
This one was really the end of one arc and/or the beginning of a new arc. Hal ties up a lot of issues that have been plaguing him for awhile, and just generally sets things up for the story to continue. There was some crafting advancements, some leveling, and just general movement forward to tidy things up. As such some people might complain about the comparative lack of action. But this was needed to get things rolling for the further books. Definitely enjoyed it, now sadly the wait for the next book.
This one was really the end of one arc and/or the beginning of a new arc. Hal ties up a lot of issues that have been plaguing him for awhile, and just generally sets things up for the story to continue. There was some crafting advancements, some leveling, and just general movement forward to tidy things up. As such some people might complain about the comparative lack of action. But this was needed to get things rolling for the further books. Definitely enjoyed it, now sadly the wait for the next book.
January 8, 2025
Epic LitRPG
So far the suspense built into these books and baked into the main and supporting characters is amazing. The ending was f each story doesn’t leave you hanging on a ledge so to speak. You get a soft landing, but with the explicit expectation that the next plot will ratchet up the heat for Hal, Brightsong, and the rest of Aldim. More of Mira’s secret gradually unraveling and one can’t help but wonder what role she’s played in other Worldshards. On to the next book for me. This is an Epic Tale.
So far the suspense built into these books and baked into the main and supporting characters is amazing. The ending was f each story doesn’t leave you hanging on a ledge so to speak. You get a soft landing, but with the explicit expectation that the next plot will ratchet up the heat for Hal, Brightsong, and the rest of Aldim. More of Mira’s secret gradually unraveling and one can’t help but wonder what role she’s played in other Worldshards. On to the next book for me. This is an Epic Tale.
May 2, 2024
I absolutely love this series!!!!
If you have not read this series and are a fan of fantasy and leveling and gaining new abilities, please do read this series. Character progression and lots of plots and stories of each of the characters and it never fails to disappoint ever. I can't wait for the next book to come out!!!!
If you have not read this series and are a fan of fantasy and leveling and gaining new abilities, please do read this series. Character progression and lots of plots and stories of each of the characters and it never fails to disappoint ever. I can't wait for the next book to come out!!!!
May 18, 2024
Wow!
An incredible amount happens in this volume. It all links together so smoothly you almost miss how much. Dramatic and significant (understatement) character progression. In depth new character introduction. And even great, grand, not so glorious reveals. I mean, really, what's not to love? Maybe something to do with completing a journey and settling in?.
An incredible amount happens in this volume. It all links together so smoothly you almost miss how much. Dramatic and significant (understatement) character progression. In depth new character introduction. And even great, grand, not so glorious reveals. I mean, really, what's not to love? Maybe something to do with completing a journey and settling in?.
August 19, 2024
I wanted to like this one more. It tied up alot of loose ends from the previous books. But it just brought alot of characters back to zero if that makes sense. I also didn't care for Hal getting Dragon powers since Declan also was given Dragon powers in Sovereign Soul. I'm sure it's all coming to a head but it feels a little weighted down
January 7, 2025
World building continues
With Hal coming into his own, it would be easy for the Author to have the protagonist become omicient and omnipotent, instead, the protagonist is fallable, makes mistakes and loses items of power. The other key charachters are fleshed out and grown into interesting and engaging stories.
With Hal coming into his own, it would be easy for the Author to have the protagonist become omicient and omnipotent, instead, the protagonist is fallable, makes mistakes and loses items of power. The other key charachters are fleshed out and grown into interesting and engaging stories.
April 4, 2024
great addition
I already can’t wait for the next book. This series is fantastic and keeps getting better. Love the main character finally being selfish in a good way to grow his power on purpose and not on accident in an emergency.
I already can’t wait for the next book. This series is fantastic and keeps getting better. Love the main character finally being selfish in a good way to grow his power on purpose and not on accident in an emergency.
April 4, 2024
At least this garbage was free
Book asks for a review, so here it is.
Next time just send an email. Takes the whole book to finish the fight started in the previous book, then just ends.
Book asks for a review, so here it is.
Next time just send an email. Takes the whole book to finish the fight started in the previous book, then just ends.
April 5, 2024
It took too long
It took so long for this book to come out that it took me a minute to get back into the swing of things and remember some names, but once I did it was just as good if not better than previous ones.
It took so long for this book to come out that it took me a minute to get back into the swing of things and remember some names, but once I did it was just as good if not better than previous ones.
April 19, 2024
Awesome Stuff
This story of a guy getting summoned by a copy of himself to a world of magic was a very interesting entertaining read. This book leaves off as he’s getting ready to host the surrounding tribes of his new home.
This story of a guy getting summoned by a copy of himself to a world of magic was a very interesting entertaining read. This book leaves off as he’s getting ready to host the surrounding tribes of his new home.
April 2, 2024
Great read
The 5th book in the series didn't disappoint, good pacing and a lot of character growth for hal and co.
The 5th book in the series didn't disappoint, good pacing and a lot of character growth for hal and co.
April 4, 2024
Fun book
Was a good book and not stressful. Learned some lore and cool info. This book def feels like a set up for the next but long series need these. Excited for the next
Was a good book and not stressful. Learned some lore and cool info. This book def feels like a set up for the next but long series need these. Excited for the next
April 6, 2024
Good book
Umbrella it did take awhile to get but damn I say the author more then made up for it . I hope the author keeps up with the series because it's getting freaking good
Umbrella it did take awhile to get but damn I say the author more then made up for it . I hope the author keeps up with the series because it's getting freaking good
April 7, 2024
great story
I will be not so patiently waiting for the next one. This remains one of my favorite stories to date.
I will be not so patiently waiting for the next one. This remains one of my favorite stories to date.
April 8, 2024
Great
Another wonderful entry in the continuing Beastbourne saga. I can't wait for the next book in this series, thank you.
Another wonderful entry in the continuing Beastbourne saga. I can't wait for the next book in this series, thank you.
April 12, 2024
Unpopular opinion
I am hoping for Hal and Val to get romantic but know it wont happen for book sales and general opinion to not tank. A man can dream though.
I am hoping for Hal and Val to get romantic but know it wont happen for book sales and general opinion to not tank. A man can dream though.
April 13, 2024
Continues well
I've been enjoying this series and it's started good over time. if this is the first time you're reading about this series, start at book 1!
I've been enjoying this series and it's started good over time. if this is the first time you're reading about this series, start at book 1!
May 13, 2024
Great Series
Can't wait to see what will happen next. Write faster please, this is a must read series. Plz read them all.
Can't wait to see what will happen next. Write faster please, this is a must read series. Plz read them all.
September 13, 2024
Good read
Good read, page turned and time burner. Thanks for this great series and keep up the good work author! Will read the next
Good read, page turned and time burner. Thanks for this great series and keep up the good work author! Will read the next
September 9, 2024
5 star - Perfect
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
4 star - i would recommend
3 star - good
2 star - struggled to complete
1 star - could not finish
June 24, 2024
Loved this series, so happy to read another book from it! Great continuation of a super cool world! Loved the magic in this book and world building! The characters are amazing and well developed! I love how Hal’s journey has changed into who is! I love the exploration and crafting focus of this book that really did a great job with the world! Can’t wait for book 6!
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