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A Man Called Boy
Abandoned at birth, one man shapes his own destiny.
Abandoned to the elements at birth, and taken in by a trader with a soft spot for the tiny mewling babe he found on the plains, the Courier spent his young life honing skills by acquiring items for clients with the utmost discretion. When his mentor and savior succumbs to old age, and his line of work becoming increasingly dangerous, the Courier finds himself in need of training befitting his smaller size.
Joining the assassin’s guild proved lucrative and dangerous, granting him the skills he needed to improve his chances and gain critical contacts that allowed him to join treasure hunting missions as a trapfinder and lockpick. An expedition into an ancient temple awakens something he didn’t plan for.
Returning to repay a debt to the guild that trained him, the Courier is forced to join with some of his former classmates to find a rogue assassin and stop the uncontracted killings that threaten the secrecy of their clandestine world. Will his training and intelligence be enough to bring the rogue to justice?
Fans of low magic and deep character growth will enjoy this adventure through the fantastical world from the mind of author Barend Nieuwstraten III.
One Click now to join the Courier on his adventures to overcome being just “A Man Called Boy”.
Abandoned to the elements at birth, and taken in by a trader with a soft spot for the tiny mewling babe he found on the plains, the Courier spent his young life honing skills by acquiring items for clients with the utmost discretion. When his mentor and savior succumbs to old age, and his line of work becoming increasingly dangerous, the Courier finds himself in need of training befitting his smaller size.
Joining the assassin’s guild proved lucrative and dangerous, granting him the skills he needed to improve his chances and gain critical contacts that allowed him to join treasure hunting missions as a trapfinder and lockpick. An expedition into an ancient temple awakens something he didn’t plan for.
Returning to repay a debt to the guild that trained him, the Courier is forced to join with some of his former classmates to find a rogue assassin and stop the uncontracted killings that threaten the secrecy of their clandestine world. Will his training and intelligence be enough to bring the rogue to justice?
Fans of low magic and deep character growth will enjoy this adventure through the fantastical world from the mind of author Barend Nieuwstraten III.
One Click now to join the Courier on his adventures to overcome being just “A Man Called Boy”.
261 pages, Paperback
Published June 11, 2024
About the author
Barend Nieuwstraten III
71 books70 followersBarend Nieuwstraten III grew up and lives in Sydney, Australia, where he was born to Dutch and Indian immigrants. He has worked in film, short film, television, music, and online comics. He is now primarily working on a collection of stories set within a high fantasy world, a science fiction alternate future, as well as a steampunk storyverse, often dipping his toes in horror in the process. With stories published in over twenty anthologies, he continues to work on short stories, stand-alone novels, and an epic series.
A discovery writer not knowing what will happen when he begins typing, he endeavours to drag his readers on the same unknown journey through the fog of his subconscious.
A discovery writer not knowing what will happen when he begins typing, he endeavours to drag his readers on the same unknown journey through the fog of his subconscious.
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June 11, 2024
Recommended reading without a doubt!
A great story that is nice and quick to read but long enough for you to sink your teeth into. I loved the world that Boy inhabits and hope this is the first of many adventures.
Definitely recommend if you like the Nevernight Chronicles.
A great story that is nice and quick to read but long enough for you to sink your teeth into. I loved the world that Boy inhabits and hope this is the first of many adventures.
Definitely recommend if you like the Nevernight Chronicles.
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