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Black Sheep of Soulan #1
Parno's Company
The world died long ago, leaving only a few here and there to rebuild. Their world had once been grand and magnificent, but too much was lost in the years after the time known as the Dying. Knowledge that had been gained over centuries disappeared from the world, lost when those who carried that knowledge died with it.
The population has grown again over the last centuries, but the world has not regained its lost knowledge or former glory. A few things survive, here and there, and scholars seek to uncover more of their Ancients lost technology. But in the midst of that comes the threat of war with a rival nation. The latest in a long line of such wars for the Kingdom of Soulan.
Parno McLeod, third son of King Tammon McLeod, is unloved by his family and laughed at by the nobility. A brawling, drinking, womanizing playboy still in his teens, the common soldiers and people love Parno because he doesn't preen and pretend. And Parno loves his people, and his Land, even though he doesn't love his family.
But now Parno had been given command of a regiment of soldiers who were once prisoners. Sent out of the Capital to keep him away from his father, Parno sees a chance to live outside the shadow of his family. Then he begins to see a threat to his homeland. One that his father and older brothers seem determined to ignore.
It will lead Parno to defy his father, and lead his men on a mission that's just short of suicide, trying to stop an invading army that looks to attack through a small pass in Soulan's eastern mountains while the Soulan Army is occupied with a larger invading army on the western plains. Faced with staggering odds, it looks hopeless.
But Parno has a trick or two of his own, and the terrain is on his side. And there's no way he'll let the invading Nor army through into his nation's heartland without one hell of a fight first.
The population has grown again over the last centuries, but the world has not regained its lost knowledge or former glory. A few things survive, here and there, and scholars seek to uncover more of their Ancients lost technology. But in the midst of that comes the threat of war with a rival nation. The latest in a long line of such wars for the Kingdom of Soulan.
Parno McLeod, third son of King Tammon McLeod, is unloved by his family and laughed at by the nobility. A brawling, drinking, womanizing playboy still in his teens, the common soldiers and people love Parno because he doesn't preen and pretend. And Parno loves his people, and his Land, even though he doesn't love his family.
But now Parno had been given command of a regiment of soldiers who were once prisoners. Sent out of the Capital to keep him away from his father, Parno sees a chance to live outside the shadow of his family. Then he begins to see a threat to his homeland. One that his father and older brothers seem determined to ignore.
It will lead Parno to defy his father, and lead his men on a mission that's just short of suicide, trying to stop an invading army that looks to attack through a small pass in Soulan's eastern mountains while the Soulan Army is occupied with a larger invading army on the western plains. Faced with staggering odds, it looks hopeless.
But Parno has a trick or two of his own, and the terrain is on his side. And there's no way he'll let the invading Nor army through into his nation's heartland without one hell of a fight first.
689 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 7, 2015
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May 27, 2024
COURAGE, HONOR, LOYALTY, DETERMINATION AGAINST ALL ODDS, & THE LOVE OF ONES COUNTY & IT'S PEOPLE
PARNO'S COMPANY: THE BLACK SHEEP OF SOULAN: BOOK 1 by N.C. Reed is one of those books that will more than surprise you just how deep the storyline goes for a book, which is classified as a post-apocalyptic science fiction book. Though this story takes place in the future (centuries) after the aftereffects of an event that leaves the world no longer access to the technology, medical, and scientific advantages we currently have today, it could easily be a story of events that took place back in the Mid-Evil times. It's a story of a lonely prince who's been very poorly treated by his family and even his own country his entire life with the exception of very few.
As the Black Sheep of the family, he is sent by his father the king and his older brothers to form up a squad of prisoners to turn them into soldiers and build a fort out in the middle of no where both to free up the prisons as well as get him as far away from the royal family. While treating his men with respect and asking them to do no more than he himself does right along beside them, he wins their loyalty.
This book is full of hardships, loss as well as triumphs, of love of one's country as well as the love of one's fellow countryman. It's a book about friendship and loyalty. It's about placing those that are standing by your side in the thick and thin of what the worst mankind has to offer to his or her neighbor.
As always, with the books and series I have read, which have been written by N.C. Reed, it is well written, action-packed, intriguing, suspenseful, and will hold your interest throughout.
Quotes from PARNO'S COMPANY: THE BLACK
SHEEP OF SOULAN: BOOK 1 by N.C. Reed:
"Wool from the black sheep is many times more valuable than that of the others."
"It was like following a duck with arthritis."
"They also respect him for sharing their hardships even though he's of no obligation to do so. He asks nothing of his men that he's not willing to do, or endure, himself."
"A carrier pigeon was dispatched as soon as I arrived. Damm bird headed straight south, however." "Birds don't care for the winter, you know."
"If you cannot bear the result, you should not start a war. You are defending your people and are not the aggressor. This is the price they pay for belligerence."
"When one can laugh, then all is not lost."
I have truly enjoyed this book and look forward to continuing with the next book in this series as soon as I finish and post this review. I hope you will also find yourself enjoying this first book in the series.
PARNO'S COMPANY: THE BLACK SHEEP OF SOULAN: BOOK 1 by N.C. Reed is one of those books that will more than surprise you just how deep the storyline goes for a book, which is classified as a post-apocalyptic science fiction book. Though this story takes place in the future (centuries) after the aftereffects of an event that leaves the world no longer access to the technology, medical, and scientific advantages we currently have today, it could easily be a story of events that took place back in the Mid-Evil times. It's a story of a lonely prince who's been very poorly treated by his family and even his own country his entire life with the exception of very few.
As the Black Sheep of the family, he is sent by his father the king and his older brothers to form up a squad of prisoners to turn them into soldiers and build a fort out in the middle of no where both to free up the prisons as well as get him as far away from the royal family. While treating his men with respect and asking them to do no more than he himself does right along beside them, he wins their loyalty.
This book is full of hardships, loss as well as triumphs, of love of one's country as well as the love of one's fellow countryman. It's a book about friendship and loyalty. It's about placing those that are standing by your side in the thick and thin of what the worst mankind has to offer to his or her neighbor.
As always, with the books and series I have read, which have been written by N.C. Reed, it is well written, action-packed, intriguing, suspenseful, and will hold your interest throughout.
Quotes from PARNO'S COMPANY: THE BLACK
SHEEP OF SOULAN: BOOK 1 by N.C. Reed:
"Wool from the black sheep is many times more valuable than that of the others."
"It was like following a duck with arthritis."
"They also respect him for sharing their hardships even though he's of no obligation to do so. He asks nothing of his men that he's not willing to do, or endure, himself."
"A carrier pigeon was dispatched as soon as I arrived. Damm bird headed straight south, however." "Birds don't care for the winter, you know."
"If you cannot bear the result, you should not start a war. You are defending your people and are not the aggressor. This is the price they pay for belligerence."
"When one can laugh, then all is not lost."
I have truly enjoyed this book and look forward to continuing with the next book in this series as soon as I finish and post this review. I hope you will also find yourself enjoying this first book in the series.
October 21, 2025
I read this book awhile back and reviewed it on my previous account. It is a very good book and series full of surprises that will blow your mind when you read the final book.
This book is action-packed and will hold any action junkies interest throughout. The characters are well written and you'll find yourself cheering Parno on while against all odds he battles enemies within and outside the kingdom.
This book is action-packed and will hold any action junkies interest throughout. The characters are well written and you'll find yourself cheering Parno on while against all odds he battles enemies within and outside the kingdom.
May 24, 2024
Love this book. I'd almost have to classify it as post-post-apocalyptic fiction. Modern day has passed into legend and humanity has rebuilt, although it's closer to the middle ages than modern day. Some few books remain and their are remnants from the modern world, but people have to find them first, then figure out how to use them. War is on the horizon and the key to winning may be in unlocking the past.
December 26, 2019
Actual Rating 1.5 Stars
I am so disappointed right now! I was sincerely hoping this might be the next Emberverse, but no, no such luck! Where is the actual post-apocalypse? Where is the world-building? So many inconsistencies I lost count! Don't get me wrong, I understand that my standards were unreasonably high from the very beginning, I did think it will be something akin M.S. Stirling's great post-apoc but come on! I was waiting and waiting and waiting, but it was really reading as a medieval semi-drama. What a lost opportunity! Makes me really really sad...
I am so disappointed right now! I was sincerely hoping this might be the next Emberverse, but no, no such luck! Where is the actual post-apocalypse? Where is the world-building? So many inconsistencies I lost count! Don't get me wrong, I understand that my standards were unreasonably high from the very beginning, I did think it will be something akin M.S. Stirling's great post-apoc but come on! I was waiting and waiting and waiting, but it was really reading as a medieval semi-drama. What a lost opportunity! Makes me really really sad...
October 15, 2023
I have read a few books by this author in the post-apocalyptic genre. At first this story seemed to me more in the fantasy realm but then we find that a world changing disaster did happen many generations earlier and we now see how the world might adapt and evolve. It was very refreshing and interesting to say the least. Parno is as appealing of a protagonist that you could find in any fantasy or other fiction and he surrounds himself with other characters nearly as appealing as well as some that you come to dislike (as you should). The story builds slowly but there is a lot of character growth and conflict and the last part is non-stop action. Technically, this should have been a 4 star because there were a quite a few errors in word usage and structure (an editor could have helped), but since it didn't spoil the story for me and I found this to be a terrific book, I could do nothing else but give a 5. Parno certainly deserved it.
April 13, 2024
Exciting
Another wonderful book by this author. Lot's of great characters, some battles and betrayals, maybe romance in the future. I can't wait to start the next book.
Another wonderful book by this author. Lot's of great characters, some battles and betrayals, maybe romance in the future. I can't wait to start the next book.
September 29, 2024
Parno is that out of touch dorky boss who flips the chair around to sit on it backwards because he thinks it’ll make him more relatable. Unfortunately, I don’t think that was the angle the author was going for 😬 which makes him as out of touch as the cringey boss.
Despite this! I genuinely enjoyed the story, and in a string of DNFs for me, I’m elated that I was able to finish it and enjoyed it all the way through.
It’s got base building, tower defense, political intrigue, and growth. It lacks in worldbuilding, which is unfortunate since post post apocalyptic is always interesting (even if for some reason only white people and 1 Asian survived) but it was still good.
Side note- Parnos’ “insecurities” are a chore to read, and this all cumulates into an insidious form of narcissism that has him apologizing to his troops.. for the war? Which puts a mass of grieving troops in a position where they need to reassure and coddle their “commander” I found that scene kinda gross.
So anyways, regardless of my dislike for the main character and my disbelief that some of his actions would realistically play out the way this was written, I wouldn’t discourage anyone from giving this a try.
Although.. and im editing this to add because it really bugged me the whole time… the whole only 1 Asian thing wouldn’t have been so bad if the author hadn’t tried to stuff him into the Mr. Miyagi role. Like 🙄.. ofc the only Asian is going to be a martial artist?? Only made worse by the fact that his only function seems to be offering armchair therapy which sounds like it came from some kind of Dr. Phil book someone found and lauded it as sage advice. Then after delivering his one line zingers he mysteriously disappears.
Uh oh, I’m about to rant but I’ll stop myself after this. Creators who have an all white cast then attribute mystical powers to solo character of a different race speaks more about the creator and their ignorance of other cultures than it does about any proposed story line.
It might sound like I’m mad, but I’m not. It’s just gagging
Despite this! I genuinely enjoyed the story, and in a string of DNFs for me, I’m elated that I was able to finish it and enjoyed it all the way through.
It’s got base building, tower defense, political intrigue, and growth. It lacks in worldbuilding, which is unfortunate since post post apocalyptic is always interesting (even if for some reason only white people and 1 Asian survived) but it was still good.
Side note- Parnos’ “insecurities” are a chore to read, and this all cumulates into an insidious form of narcissism that has him apologizing to his troops.. for the war? Which puts a mass of grieving troops in a position where they need to reassure and coddle their “commander” I found that scene kinda gross.
So anyways, regardless of my dislike for the main character and my disbelief that some of his actions would realistically play out the way this was written, I wouldn’t discourage anyone from giving this a try.
Although.. and im editing this to add because it really bugged me the whole time… the whole only 1 Asian thing wouldn’t have been so bad if the author hadn’t tried to stuff him into the Mr. Miyagi role. Like 🙄.. ofc the only Asian is going to be a martial artist?? Only made worse by the fact that his only function seems to be offering armchair therapy which sounds like it came from some kind of Dr. Phil book someone found and lauded it as sage advice. Then after delivering his one line zingers he mysteriously disappears.
Uh oh, I’m about to rant but I’ll stop myself after this. Creators who have an all white cast then attribute mystical powers to solo character of a different race speaks more about the creator and their ignorance of other cultures than it does about any proposed story line.
It might sound like I’m mad, but I’m not. It’s just gagging
July 27, 2023
I enjoyed the first book enough to move right into the second.
The protagonist is a third son of a royal family who bears his families' ire solely for surviving his birth while his mother perished. Because of that, he was shunned and lived a wildlife until one of his father's retainers, a grizzled soldier, took him in hand and kept him out of trouble. He also became somewhat of a surrogate father.
Parno is later put in charge of an experiment whereby the crown sought to augment its regular army with prisoners all of whom Parno could hand select and train for an outpost that no one thought had any strategic significance and was remote enough to not reflect poorly on the more affluent areas.
Little did the king and crown prince know, Parno exceeds their expectations and garners the favor of all his man while defending what became a strategically important area of the southlands.
Good book. I think the only small weakness is Parno's continued doubt and emotionally charged rants. I like that he's not completely sold on his abilities but tempering his self-doubt would do this book a favor.
Again. I'm still engaged and enjoying the book so I'm diving in to the second, but with expectations that I will see some character development to the positive.
The protagonist is a third son of a royal family who bears his families' ire solely for surviving his birth while his mother perished. Because of that, he was shunned and lived a wildlife until one of his father's retainers, a grizzled soldier, took him in hand and kept him out of trouble. He also became somewhat of a surrogate father.
Parno is later put in charge of an experiment whereby the crown sought to augment its regular army with prisoners all of whom Parno could hand select and train for an outpost that no one thought had any strategic significance and was remote enough to not reflect poorly on the more affluent areas.
Little did the king and crown prince know, Parno exceeds their expectations and garners the favor of all his man while defending what became a strategically important area of the southlands.
Good book. I think the only small weakness is Parno's continued doubt and emotionally charged rants. I like that he's not completely sold on his abilities but tempering his self-doubt would do this book a favor.
Again. I'm still engaged and enjoying the book so I'm diving in to the second, but with expectations that I will see some character development to the positive.
August 23, 2018
Book one
Mistakes: I found a few. I'm not talking about how some characters talk either. I'm talking about calling a prince king and things like that.
Plot: interesting and fun. A bit predictable,but books like this can only have a few different main plot lines.
Characters: some are likeable, some even though they are likeable could be fleshed out more. I personally prefer the way it was done as my imagination got to build the characters since they aren't described in detail.
Overall I give this a 6.5/10. Mainly due to the mistakes I did find. Better editing leads to better scores!
Mistakes: I found a few. I'm not talking about how some characters talk either. I'm talking about calling a prince king and things like that.
Plot: interesting and fun. A bit predictable,but books like this can only have a few different main plot lines.
Characters: some are likeable, some even though they are likeable could be fleshed out more. I personally prefer the way it was done as my imagination got to build the characters since they aren't described in detail.
Overall I give this a 6.5/10. Mainly due to the mistakes I did find. Better editing leads to better scores!
June 21, 2019
Five stars
I give this book five stars! Without a doubt, this was one of the better books I have read in a long time. I, like so many of the other reviewers, read about 300 books a year so when one causes me to make that statement, it is really good! I don't usually read sci fi or fantasy stories but I gave this one a try and was caught up in Parno's life. It is exciting right up until the end. The battle scenes, oh, my! Very well done. I enjoyed Fire From the Sky by this author and will be watching for other books by him.
I give this book five stars! Without a doubt, this was one of the better books I have read in a long time. I, like so many of the other reviewers, read about 300 books a year so when one causes me to make that statement, it is really good! I don't usually read sci fi or fantasy stories but I gave this one a try and was caught up in Parno's life. It is exciting right up until the end. The battle scenes, oh, my! Very well done. I enjoyed Fire From the Sky by this author and will be watching for other books by him.
August 26, 2018
Brilliant tale
N.C. Reeds tale of Parno's Company is nothing short of brilliant. The only reason I could not give this story 5-stars is there are a lot of editorial errors, from word usage (rye vs wry, for example) and punctuation (dialogue using "').
Regardless, I enjoyed the storyline and characters am anxious to dive into book two of the series.
The storyline follows an interesting line between post-apocalypse and military Sci-Fi, and I believe that any reader interested in either genre will enjoy this book.
N.C. Reeds tale of Parno's Company is nothing short of brilliant. The only reason I could not give this story 5-stars is there are a lot of editorial errors, from word usage (rye vs wry, for example) and punctuation (dialogue using "').
Regardless, I enjoyed the storyline and characters am anxious to dive into book two of the series.
The storyline follows an interesting line between post-apocalypse and military Sci-Fi, and I believe that any reader interested in either genre will enjoy this book.
August 25, 2020
Duty
I'm ashamed that I let this book set in my reading que for so long. It is without a doubt some of the finest story telling I read this year and ranks within the top ten of all my 63 years.
If there is an appropriate place for the expression that, "The South will Rise Again", this story has the right to proclaim so. It did not say that in those words but in the very story telling.
Story telling is the purpose underlying why we read fiction and much non-fiction as well. If possible I give it more than five stars.
I'm ashamed that I let this book set in my reading que for so long. It is without a doubt some of the finest story telling I read this year and ranks within the top ten of all my 63 years.
If there is an appropriate place for the expression that, "The South will Rise Again", this story has the right to proclaim so. It did not say that in those words but in the very story telling.
Story telling is the purpose underlying why we read fiction and much non-fiction as well. If possible I give it more than five stars.
August 15, 2017
Wow
After I read all description of this book I wasn't sure if I wanted to read it. However, I had just read Mr. Reed's "Fire in the Sky" and it was excellent so I decided to read this book. I'm sure glad I did. This was about courage and resolve of one young man who has suffered his whole life under cruelty from his own royal family. I'm the end he turned out to be the best in the kingdom.
After I read all description of this book I wasn't sure if I wanted to read it. However, I had just read Mr. Reed's "Fire in the Sky" and it was excellent so I decided to read this book. I'm sure glad I did. This was about courage and resolve of one young man who has suffered his whole life under cruelty from his own royal family. I'm the end he turned out to be the best in the kingdom.
October 11, 2019
No words !!
By far, this is not the first book by this author I have read. I.E. Fire From The Sky series. I do feel, to this point, that it is one of his best works so far. It is obvious the research and effort he puts into all his work. If you were to substitute modern weapons and equipment you would also still have a thrilling and emotional story. I look forward to reading all the other stories in this series.
By far, this is not the first book by this author I have read. I.E. Fire From The Sky series. I do feel, to this point, that it is one of his best works so far. It is obvious the research and effort he puts into all his work. If you were to substitute modern weapons and equipment you would also still have a thrilling and emotional story. I look forward to reading all the other stories in this series.
March 28, 2020
Parno's Company great read
This is the second series of NC Reed's I've read, the first being Fire from the Sky. I've thoroughly enjoyed the first two books of Parno's company as much as I have the Fire from the Sky. Both series have twist and turns that keep me reading for hours on end. I'm extremely appreciative of NC Reed sharing his writings with us and allowing me to escape for periods of time during these somewhat turbulent times.
This is the second series of NC Reed's I've read, the first being Fire from the Sky. I've thoroughly enjoyed the first two books of Parno's company as much as I have the Fire from the Sky. Both series have twist and turns that keep me reading for hours on end. I'm extremely appreciative of NC Reed sharing his writings with us and allowing me to escape for periods of time during these somewhat turbulent times.
July 24, 2025
N. C. Reed a Real Story Teller
I have read this series five times , and I can honestly tell you it is well worth your time to read.
The story flows well and the excitement is good from start to finish. The characters on will placed. And they flow as well as the story line.
It make you so excited you will jump for the next book.
I sincerely believe that you will enjoy these books.
I have read this series five times , and I can honestly tell you it is well worth your time to read.
The story flows well and the excitement is good from start to finish. The characters on will placed. And they flow as well as the story line.
It make you so excited you will jump for the next book.
I sincerely believe that you will enjoy these books.
October 17, 2017
Awesome read !!
I was engulfed from the start ,I laughed,cried and was angry at the injustice at death of many good men.The author attention to detail and the realities of war ,from the main character to the world the author put together was masterly done.A must read for readers who are looking for a well written book.
I was engulfed from the start ,I laughed,cried and was angry at the injustice at death of many good men.The author attention to detail and the realities of war ,from the main character to the world the author put together was masterly done.A must read for readers who are looking for a well written book.
August 27, 2018
Well crafted
Great story, well told. Right level of detail with interesting characters. Great setting, won't spoil the surprise. I also enjoyed that things didn't go perfectly but problems where less predictable, sometimes things went well. I hate stories where I can predict every plot twist.
Great story, well told. Right level of detail with interesting characters. Great setting, won't spoil the surprise. I also enjoyed that things didn't go perfectly but problems where less predictable, sometimes things went well. I hate stories where I can predict every plot twist.
October 19, 2018
Enjoyed this military fiction
One of the better new author Kindle Unlimited books I have read. Good story line, reasonable character depth, decent battle scenes, does explore tactics, would I a bit more landscape description, a few maps, I figured things out with a bit of google Earth exploration, needs a bit of editing clean up, but readable
One of the better new author Kindle Unlimited books I have read. Good story line, reasonable character depth, decent battle scenes, does explore tactics, would I a bit more landscape description, a few maps, I figured things out with a bit of google Earth exploration, needs a bit of editing clean up, but readable
February 3, 2019
Oh my goodness
I don't believe I have ever read a more moving story. It made me laugh and it made me cry. I learned to love a young prince. I cheered his men on in battle and cried for their losses. I have never been affected so deeply by any other book.I will be purchasing the rest of the series straight away.
I don't believe I have ever read a more moving story. It made me laugh and it made me cry. I learned to love a young prince. I cheered his men on in battle and cried for their losses. I have never been affected so deeply by any other book.I will be purchasing the rest of the series straight away.
March 22, 2019
Good story!
This is a good story, but in dire need of editing. Grammar and spelling errors abound. Fortunately, the story line is such that one can get past all of that and be enveloped in this world of Parno’s, coming to understand who he is, come to love his loves, hate his hates, feel his joy, and feel his pain. I look forward to reading the next installment.
This is a good story, but in dire need of editing. Grammar and spelling errors abound. Fortunately, the story line is such that one can get past all of that and be enveloped in this world of Parno’s, coming to understand who he is, come to love his loves, hate his hates, feel his joy, and feel his pain. I look forward to reading the next installment.
June 4, 2019
The future and the past
It’s as Einstein said WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones. This book is set hundreds of years after a man made virus has destroyed civilization and most of the population. The setting is the land once known as the U.S. I’m constantly to figure out the location. I highly recommend this book. Intriguing!
It’s as Einstein said WW IV will be fought with sticks and stones. This book is set hundreds of years after a man made virus has destroyed civilization and most of the population. The setting is the land once known as the U.S. I’m constantly to figure out the location. I highly recommend this book. Intriguing!
January 27, 2020
Thoroughly enjoyed the intro to Parno
I like the concept of combining a black sheep royal who loves his troops, themselves a bunch of misfits and wrongly convicted types, with a dystopian storyline, and a determined invader. A bit like Leonidas and his Spartans.
Good job, Mr Reed - keep ‘em coming, please.
I like the concept of combining a black sheep royal who loves his troops, themselves a bunch of misfits and wrongly convicted types, with a dystopian storyline, and a determined invader. A bit like Leonidas and his Spartans.
Good job, Mr Reed - keep ‘em coming, please.
December 22, 2020
Excellence
N.C. Reed is simply very, very good at what he does. I really didn't think this would hold my interest, but dang this guy can really tell a story. And his writing skill makes his work a joy to read. I still think his "Fire in the Sky" series rates as classic level work, at the top of its genre at the very least.
N.C. Reed is simply very, very good at what he does. I really didn't think this would hold my interest, but dang this guy can really tell a story. And his writing skill makes his work a joy to read. I still think his "Fire in the Sky" series rates as classic level work, at the top of its genre at the very least.
December 24, 2020
Another great series
It's the sign of a well written series, or book, when you hate for it to end. Such is the case with everything I have read so far by N.C. Reed. The Black Sheep books are so much more than war stories. There are great characters, romance, intrigue and some mystery. Bravo Mr. Reed!!!
It's the sign of a well written series, or book, when you hate for it to end. Such is the case with everything I have read so far by N.C. Reed. The Black Sheep books are so much more than war stories. There are great characters, romance, intrigue and some mystery. Bravo Mr. Reed!!!
July 30, 2022
A good military adventure
The story occurs untold generations in our future when this country has fallen to a dark age of arrows and Kings and armies crossing land known to is all. It is the story of a hero who should have been a leader of his nation and was relegated to leading criminals.
The story occurs untold generations in our future when this country has fallen to a dark age of arrows and Kings and armies crossing land known to is all. It is the story of a hero who should have been a leader of his nation and was relegated to leading criminals.
August 5, 2022
I hope you're ready for an adventure
Think back to the days of king Arthur and the knights of the round table... Now throw that a few centuries into the future after the fall of mankind. Knight's horses, sprinkling of 19th century technology. What more can a person want to get lost in!
Think back to the days of king Arthur and the knights of the round table... Now throw that a few centuries into the future after the fall of mankind. Knight's horses, sprinkling of 19th century technology. What more can a person want to get lost in!
July 19, 2023
Oh wow! I LOVE this book!
This is a brand new author for me. I am so thrilled with this book. I usually find battlefield narrative boring, so I skip through it, stopping every once in a while to see if anything is happening. Not this time, I read every word, some of it twice. I hope this series goes on and on and on.
This is a brand new author for me. I am so thrilled with this book. I usually find battlefield narrative boring, so I skip through it, stopping every once in a while to see if anything is happening. Not this time, I read every word, some of it twice. I hope this series goes on and on and on.
November 23, 2025
Very good book.
The characters are well thought out , described and interconnected. Life has challenges and you can picture yourself in the story understanding Parno's moments of well deserved anger. Take your time, read it. You'll be glad you did. Looking forward to the next story. Well done N.C. Reed!
The characters are well thought out , described and interconnected. Life has challenges and you can picture yourself in the story understanding Parno's moments of well deserved anger. Take your time, read it. You'll be glad you did. Looking forward to the next story. Well done N.C. Reed!
May 14, 2020
Second time to read
I knew I had read this book before, but Mr. Reed needs to write faster! I enjoyed reading this book as much if not more than the first time! I’m a Parno fan and you should be too!
I knew I had read this book before, but Mr. Reed needs to write faster! I enjoyed reading this book as much if not more than the first time! I’m a Parno fan and you should be too!
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