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Knights #1-4
Knights: Four Novels
This epic collection, spanning four complete novels and nearly as long as The Lord of the Rings in word count (roughly 410,000 words compared to 450,000), is being offered at a special limited-time discount. All four books are also listed for individual sale, and multiple reviews can be read for each book. Just click on the author's name. As a special bonus, the sequel book to the collection, "Knights: Defenders of Ollanhar" will be listed at 99 cents for a limited time.
This collection includes:
Knights: The Eye of Divinity
Knights: The Hand of Tharnin
Knights: The Heart of Shadows
Knights: The Blood of Kings
The Plot:
Strange and legendary Dremlock Kingdom is facing destruction from both within and beyond its stone walls in the form of goblins--creatures spawned by evil that come in all shapes and sizes--and the Deep Shadow, a hungry and spreading force of dark sorcery that infects people with madness.
To save their kingdom, the knights recruit a lonely and isolated boy named Lannon who lives in a wooded valley with his crazy father, who bears a dark illness of the soul, and his foul-tempered mother. Lannon is sought out because he possesses a rare power called the Eye of Divinity. The knights need Lannon's gift to see through the fog of evil that shrouds Dremlock Kingdom and give them the advantage they need to turn the tables on their ancient foe.
This collection includes:
Knights: The Eye of Divinity
Knights: The Hand of Tharnin
Knights: The Heart of Shadows
Knights: The Blood of Kings
The Plot:
Strange and legendary Dremlock Kingdom is facing destruction from both within and beyond its stone walls in the form of goblins--creatures spawned by evil that come in all shapes and sizes--and the Deep Shadow, a hungry and spreading force of dark sorcery that infects people with madness.
To save their kingdom, the knights recruit a lonely and isolated boy named Lannon who lives in a wooded valley with his crazy father, who bears a dark illness of the soul, and his foul-tempered mother. Lannon is sought out because he possesses a rare power called the Eye of Divinity. The knights need Lannon's gift to see through the fog of evil that shrouds Dremlock Kingdom and give them the advantage they need to turn the tables on their ancient foe.
- GenresFantasy
1140 pages, Kindle Edition
First published December 6, 2014
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About the author
Robert E. Keller
33 books40 followersRobert E. Keller is a fantasy writer and the author of the Knights Series. Previously a short fiction writer with many published stories to his credit, he turned his attention to novels in 2011 and has never looked back.
Robert was born in Northern Michigan and still lives there with his wife Tracy. He had a very active imagination from the time he was old enough to become self aware, and he would invent elaborate fantasy and science fiction stories in his mind. It was only natural for him to begin spending much of his time crafting short stories and novels on the computer screen. Many of the ideas in those tales were discovered on long walks through the woods.
Robert was born in Northern Michigan and still lives there with his wife Tracy. He had a very active imagination from the time he was old enough to become self aware, and he would invent elaborate fantasy and science fiction stories in his mind. It was only natural for him to begin spending much of his time crafting short stories and novels on the computer screen. Many of the ideas in those tales were discovered on long walks through the woods.
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May 5, 2015
A heroic series with fallible characters
This series includes all aspects of psychologically adjusted characters who must work together to protect their culture and environment, while learning about both their own and their compatriots faults and foibles. A truly wild and mostly unpredictable trip.
This series includes all aspects of psychologically adjusted characters who must work together to protect their culture and environment, while learning about both their own and their compatriots faults and foibles. A truly wild and mostly unpredictable trip.
October 6, 2019
This is a decent series with quite a few fantastic ideas that are very creative and interesting. However, I found several characters to be very inconsistent and I read for characters, so I was often annoyed at the contradictory behaviour a of a few of them.
I definitely feel more gestation should have been given to these to make them truly great instead of mediocre. The writing quality is average, it's neither terrible nor great. The world itself can be very cool, while other times very generic fantasy. Overall, we have an 'average' experience for any fantasy reader. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who reads a lot, but I wouldn't put it in anyone's must read list.
I will probably continue to read the series at some point and would like to advocate the writer, with the hope that the series better better.
I definitely feel more gestation should have been given to these to make them truly great instead of mediocre. The writing quality is average, it's neither terrible nor great. The world itself can be very cool, while other times very generic fantasy. Overall, we have an 'average' experience for any fantasy reader. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who reads a lot, but I wouldn't put it in anyone's must read list.
I will probably continue to read the series at some point and would like to advocate the writer, with the hope that the series better better.
January 19, 2018
Beyond a page turner
Just a Terry Goodkind and Terry Brooks r legends so has Keller joined that rank of me. I am extremely picky about the books I read and Keller 's books keep me reading into the dawn hours. These books have everything...the story never gets stale there is always something. The characters are revealed layer by layer, they grow thru out the story. And don get me started on the story!!! Magic, dragons, knights and goblins...a must read!
Just a Terry Goodkind and Terry Brooks r legends so has Keller joined that rank of me. I am extremely picky about the books I read and Keller 's books keep me reading into the dawn hours. These books have everything...the story never gets stale there is always something. The characters are revealed layer by layer, they grow thru out the story. And don get me started on the story!!! Magic, dragons, knights and goblins...a must read!
February 9, 2021
X 4
It was fun and suspenseful. I hoped but didn’t know how things would turn out or who would be able to change the outcome.
It was fun and suspenseful. I hoped but didn’t know how things would turn out or who would be able to change the outcome.
August 10, 2015
I remember reading The Illiad n The Oddessy when I was younger, it was my mother's idea as a form of punishment especially during the summer. While it took awhile to read they became some of my favorite books. They've also inspired movies such as Jason n The Argonauts, Helen of Troy, n Ulysses. It was from watching these movies that I returned to reading those books with a better understanding. I'm not saying that the books by Keller r dull or in time may become movies or classics such as the aforementioned stories. Just that as I progress thru my reading I can picture some of the highlights as if it was a movie. Ogres, goblins, Dark Knights, Trolls, n Dark Lords r dominions of the Dark Shadow trying to overthrow the sanctuary of the Divine Knights at Dremlock. Lannon Sunshield is a squire of the order with a special gift called "The Eye of Divinity" but needs to be trained to control n understand it's purpose. He's a blue squire with the other classes being orange, brown, red, n white with à Tower Master training each squire in their specific class structure duties. He's befriended by 2 other squires, Timlin n Vorden.
February 18, 2015
Good....
A little too....predictable. A result of rather a flat plotline with simple characters, neither having the depth I have spoiled myself with in other authors of this genre. Interesting overall approach and depictions of good and evil and the forces wielding them, though once again there just was not enough depth to really draw me into the world depicted. However, all of this could have been over looked by me if the protagonists were not so damn whiny and melodramatic. I will read more of his works in hopes that his writing style further develops.
A little too....predictable. A result of rather a flat plotline with simple characters, neither having the depth I have spoiled myself with in other authors of this genre. Interesting overall approach and depictions of good and evil and the forces wielding them, though once again there just was not enough depth to really draw me into the world depicted. However, all of this could have been over looked by me if the protagonists were not so damn whiny and melodramatic. I will read more of his works in hopes that his writing style further develops.
January 30, 2015
A good read!
A familiar tale of good versus evil, but it's sometimes hard to tell who is which. And that makes for a much more interesting story. There are several flawed characters that you'll grow fond of and some unique dark creatures that also enhance the story line. I'm looking forward to the next book!
A familiar tale of good versus evil, but it's sometimes hard to tell who is which. And that makes for a much more interesting story. There are several flawed characters that you'll grow fond of and some unique dark creatures that also enhance the story line. I'm looking forward to the next book!
October 21, 2015
Stopped at the end of the second book of the 4-book series-in-a-volume. Some of the characters have become tiresome in their whiny attitudes. I do want to finish the story, but I need a break.
... OK, I have finished the 4 book series. Keller is good at creative plot twists and story lines. His character development and dialog is weak.
... OK, I have finished the 4 book series. Keller is good at creative plot twists and story lines. His character development and dialog is weak.
February 18, 2015
Intriguing storyline
Great read! The author tells a story of personal conflict between the light and dark that is within all of us and how the conflict impacts those around us. Periodic grammatical errors that are distracting; but not bad enough to take away from the story.
Great read! The author tells a story of personal conflict between the light and dark that is within all of us and how the conflict impacts those around us. Periodic grammatical errors that are distracting; but not bad enough to take away from the story.
March 31, 2015
Good Fantasy
I truly enjoy a well written yarn. As other reviewers have complained about Lannons' timidity and fears, I felt that it was necessary to build his character (in both forms of the word). I will recommend this author to all who are great fans of S&S fantasy.
I truly enjoy a well written yarn. As other reviewers have complained about Lannons' timidity and fears, I felt that it was necessary to build his character (in both forms of the word). I will recommend this author to all who are great fans of S&S fantasy.
April 28, 2015
Outstanding
You are in league with Tolkien and Brooks. These 4 books were so hard to stop and start again. I thoroughly enjoyed this set, and I know the other books about the great knights and kingdoms will be excellent reading. Bill
You are in league with Tolkien and Brooks. These 4 books were so hard to stop and start again. I thoroughly enjoyed this set, and I know the other books about the great knights and kingdoms will be excellent reading. Bill
June 2, 2015
3.5 stars
A series that I loved to hate. At times it felt like 2 different people wrote this. Could have been so much more. I do recommend reading it and look forward to the next series.
A series that I loved to hate. At times it felt like 2 different people wrote this. Could have been so much more. I do recommend reading it and look forward to the next series.
July 16, 2015
Great series
I had a hard time putting it down. All the different characters and how they interacted kept me on the edge of my seat. You never knew who was going to be a traitor and who was going to saved. It,
I had a hard time putting it down. All the different characters and how they interacted kept me on the edge of my seat. You never knew who was going to be a traitor and who was going to saved. It,
January 6, 2015
I was not expecting it to be this good. it was a fantastic set of novels and I can't wait for more
March 1, 2015
Almost all the characters are annoying and don't give you a reason to like or relate. Forced plot that doesn't give a sense there's something more going on. Very unsatisfying read.
January 18, 2015
outstanding!
Really good books. The writer captivates your imagination and holds it throughout the series. Would recommend to any who prefer this genre
Really good books. The writer captivates your imagination and holds it throughout the series. Would recommend to any who prefer this genre
January 26, 2015
too, too, much
March 22, 2015
Worth reading
A suitable read for persons who enjoy this genre. Has a balanced story with diverse characters and vivid action descriptions.
A suitable read for persons who enjoy this genre. Has a balanced story with diverse characters and vivid action descriptions.
May 28, 2015
Awesome
I enjoyed the story it was relaxing to read and kept me interested. I have passed the information to my grandsons so they may read them too.
I enjoyed the story it was relaxing to read and kept me interested. I have passed the information to my grandsons so they may read them too.
August 8, 2015
Recommended read
Well written , ok storyline. Not too many typos and easy to follow. For the price, you can't go wrong
Well written , ok storyline. Not too many typos and easy to follow. For the price, you can't go wrong
October 11, 2016
This was an amazing novel
Amazing read kept me wanting more hoping lannon would come into his power and when he finally did it was great
Amazing read kept me wanting more hoping lannon would come into his power and when he finally did it was great
September 27, 2017
Wow. Intriguing, full of action and the concept was magnificent.
Concept was intriguing. Characters were amazing in their roles. Love it! Awesome ! Keller is now my favorite author. Will read his other books.
Concept was intriguing. Characters were amazing in their roles. Love it! Awesome ! Keller is now my favorite author. Will read his other books.
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