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The Wild Path

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The Call of the Beast summons. He fears answering.

Leo Stormrider has always been an embarrassment to his family. Barely able to communicate with animals, he dreams of becoming something more than just the village disappointment. But when a terrifying plague of parasitic creatures begins spreading through the realm, Leo discovers that his weak path may be the key to saving his world.

Aided by Shadowshine, a powerful Outer Wolf who becomes his unlikely Familiar, Leo must master the dangerous Call of the Beast. It’s an ancient power that grants incredible strength—but threatens to consume his very humanity.

He faces a continue hiding who he is, or embrace his destiny as a Beastcaller and risk everything to defend a realm that would rather see him dead.

Leo will have to become something more than just a Beastcaller. He'll have to become a legend.

The Wild Path is the explosive first entry in a new progression fantasy series packed with creature bonding, leveling-up magic, and a reluctant hero’s rise.

406 pages, Kindle Edition

Published January 7, 2025

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Dan Michaelson

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172 reviews
April 30, 2025
Pawsitive Reading

It starts off rather slow. Almost a stuttering pace. Just when I started to be annoyed the story clicked and the pace made sense. Next thing I knew I'd rolled down a hill straight into an action novel! If you're looking for a Snow White type animal companionship...look elsewhere. This one is definitely for more fierce minded readers. I look forward to reading the next in the series!
588 reviews3 followers
September 9, 2025
A different type of book to read.

Leo is poor boy in the village that went with a group in search of a wolf that they claim killed someone . Leo was looking then feel thru some brush and when he was facing a wolf . This is when everything went and got real scary for Leo , this is wear the author takes on a journal that keeps you wanting more. The author did a good job with the book.
7 reviews
November 1, 2025
Heart stopping adventure

An exhilarating narrative that grips readers from the first page, this series introduces a compelling protagonist and a dynamic ensemble of allies. The progressive power development of the hero creates an immersive journey that will captivate fans of action-packed storytelling. An absolute must-read for those seeking an adrenaline-fueled adventure that balances character depth with thrilling progression.

216 reviews
May 8, 2025
I forced myself to read the whole book as a punishment for not looking at who wrote it

Read the first few pages thought this had potential and bought it. Then it became an anime novel with both Villian and hero monologing their strengths and overwhelming power. I forced myself to read the whole book as a punishment for not looking at who wrote it
1 review
November 10, 2025
so so

The story started great, I loved the authors choice of words. However, in describing emotions, he was too casual, to flippant, it was jarring and actually jolted me out of the story. The character of “papa” especially was first bold and decisive and then timid and afraid, which one is he? Not a bad story but not yet great.
10 reviews
January 13, 2025
Interesting reading

A bit predictable but still holds your interest up to the end. Excited for 2cnd book. If your a fantasy buff you'll enjoy the writing
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488 reviews2 followers
March 21, 2025
New adventures

This is a new series I just started. A bit daunting with all his struggles and mistrust he garners through his gift. But he continues to persevere.
364 reviews4 followers
April 13, 2025
Pretty good story

I liked the story line. The characters were good, accept, Leo the primary acted more inline of a 14year old rather than 18. Hopefully he matures abit
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44 reviews3 followers
July 2, 2025
Slow at First, kinda familiar ground.... But pick It UP towards the end. Good Reading overall
95 reviews
July 28, 2025
interesting, so different

What does it take for a mind to picture this story? Kept me on the edge of my seat. Great.
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25 reviews
December 2, 2025
Intreging story

This was a great story from the beginning all the way through the end.
I am looking forward to continuing this series.
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