Argovayne

The Shi'ell #1

by G.J. Kelly

The Shi'ell Book One

Eighteen years have passed since the second fall of Pellarn. Callodon struggles to hold the line against the Goth-lords of the west. Creatures of the Toorseneth roam the wilds, seeking the white-haired, hunted by Kindred Rangers. And Last Ridings does what it can to maintain order and to live up to New Raheen's noble tenets; friyenheth, ceartus, omniumde.

In the down-below of Crown Peak waits a Morgmetal casket, a relic more than two thousand years old. In a slim wooden box waits the key to that casket, a key passed to Elayeen, Queen of Raheen, through sixty-two generations of ladies of elfkind.

And in the haven of Last Ridings waits Argovayne, son of Gawain, for the day which will see his hand turn the key, and see him become the Shimaneth Issilene Merionell of prophecy. The world awaits the wolf of Issilene reborn, the Shi'ell of Minyorn myth.

The waiting is over.

Genres: Fantasy

440 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 2, 2014

About the author

GJ Kelly was born near the white cliffs of Dover, England, in 1960. He spent a significant part of his early life in various parts of the world, including the Far East, Middle East, the South Atlantic, and West Africa. Later life has seen him venture to the USA, New Zealand, Europe, and Ireland. He began writing while still at school, where he was president of the Debating Society and won the Robb Trophy for public speaking. He combined his writing with his technical skills as a professional Technical Author and later as an internal communications specialist. His first novel was "A Country Fly" and he is currently writing a new fantasy title.

Reviews

[Krisdach · Rating 4 out of 5]

I liked this book. Liked the series in toto.

Also, trying the rolled tenderloin discussed in the first third of book one. I don't think the author will fail at writing but fairly certain he can work as a food reviewer if he decides on s change. Reminds me of the Sten books...snagged a few recipes from there, too. :)

[Billr · Rating 5 out of 5]

Better than I could have hoped!!

When old friends depart, their story told the new story has a high standard to meet. For any concerned Argovayne would not live up the standards of his parents have no fear, not only does he live up to their standard but surpasses Gawain at the end of King of Ashes Book 1 of The Longsword Chronicles. World building is excellent, characters are well written, interactions even in the toughest times will bring a smile to your face.

I recommend with reservation..

Well worth the wait, I'm only sorry the book had to end.

[Michael Bedan · Rating 4 out of 5]

Good read