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The Dreaded Return
The Call of the Beast summons. He fears failing.
Leo Stormrider never expected to be humanity's last hope. When the Supreme Realm Lord becomes infected by an Unbeast parasite, Leo volunteers for a desperate mission to the Silent Grave—a legendary burial ground where the realm's darkest secrets lie buried with its dead.
But what begins as a quest for salvation becomes a race against time when Leo discovers the true the followers of a tyrannical Beastcaller from the past seek to use Leo's body to resurrect their master. With his Familiar Shadowshine at his side and the ghost of an ancient hero as his guide, Leo must master a forbidden combination of life and soul magic that hasn't been attempted in a thousand years.
As the Supreme Realm Lord battles the parasite consuming him and the servants of the long-dead Beastcaller plot their master's return, Leo faces an impossible risk everything on an untested theory or watch as both the realm's greatest defender and Leo's humanity slip away forever.
In a graveyard where every shadow holds a secret and death itself is not the end, Leo must prove that a Beastcaller can do more than speak to animals—he can change the very nature of life and death itself.
The Dreaded is book 3 in an exciting progression fantasy series!
Leo Stormrider never expected to be humanity's last hope. When the Supreme Realm Lord becomes infected by an Unbeast parasite, Leo volunteers for a desperate mission to the Silent Grave—a legendary burial ground where the realm's darkest secrets lie buried with its dead.
But what begins as a quest for salvation becomes a race against time when Leo discovers the true the followers of a tyrannical Beastcaller from the past seek to use Leo's body to resurrect their master. With his Familiar Shadowshine at his side and the ghost of an ancient hero as his guide, Leo must master a forbidden combination of life and soul magic that hasn't been attempted in a thousand years.
As the Supreme Realm Lord battles the parasite consuming him and the servants of the long-dead Beastcaller plot their master's return, Leo faces an impossible risk everything on an untested theory or watch as both the realm's greatest defender and Leo's humanity slip away forever.
In a graveyard where every shadow holds a secret and death itself is not the end, Leo must prove that a Beastcaller can do more than speak to animals—he can change the very nature of life and death itself.
The Dreaded is book 3 in an exciting progression fantasy series!
349 pages, Kindle Edition
Published March 4, 2025
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May 1, 2025
Great Read!!
I am enjoying this series quite a lot. I don’t often write reviews, but this book became slightly confusing in the middle. Messing up Leo’s name with Leon seemed an honest and easily overcome mistake. But when mixing up Kella and Kellia during the arena escape by switching from specifically Kella to Kellia it threw the book off for me until they were reunited. Detracted from the story for a while. Otherwise I am excited to start book four and see what’s next for the Beastcaller duo!
I am enjoying this series quite a lot. I don’t often write reviews, but this book became slightly confusing in the middle. Messing up Leo’s name with Leon seemed an honest and easily overcome mistake. But when mixing up Kella and Kellia during the arena escape by switching from specifically Kella to Kellia it threw the book off for me until they were reunited. Detracted from the story for a while. Otherwise I am excited to start book four and see what’s next for the Beastcaller duo!
May 6, 2025
Exceptional Read
I truly loved reading this novel, which thoroughly fulfilled its promise of being knowledgeable and having leaders willing and able to conquer their fears and objectives. I just love his wolf familiar who both loves, respects and ultimately willing die for him. In fact, each would willingly give their lives for each other. I also enjoy Leo's faithful friends. Each novel further expresses their true friendship for each other. Especially, his growing friendship with the sword specialist.
I truly loved reading this novel, which thoroughly fulfilled its promise of being knowledgeable and having leaders willing and able to conquer their fears and objectives. I just love his wolf familiar who both loves, respects and ultimately willing die for him. In fact, each would willingly give their lives for each other. I also enjoy Leo's faithful friends. Each novel further expresses their true friendship for each other. Especially, his growing friendship with the sword specialist.
March 9, 2025
Love it
It's exciting and a little different. It's pace kept me reading till late at night. I can't wait till the next one.
It's exciting and a little different. It's pace kept me reading till late at night. I can't wait till the next one.
March 9, 2025
brilliant
The suspense is building and the friendships growing
Can’t wait for the next instalment to see haw Leo progresses and what decisions he makes
The suspense is building and the friendships growing
Can’t wait for the next instalment to see haw Leo progresses and what decisions he makes
April 6, 2025
better than books 1 and 2 in the series. looking forward to book 4 now.
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