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Frostborn #1-4
Frostborn Omnibus One
Combined for the first time in one volume are the first three books of the internationally bestselling FROSTBORN saga - FROSTBORN: THE GRAY KNIGHT, FROSTBORN: THE EIGHTFOLD KNIFE, FROSTBORN: THE UNDYING WIZARD, and the prequel novel FROSTBORN: THE FIRST QUEST.
RIDMARK ARBAN was once a Swordbearer, a knight of renown. Now he is a branded outcast, stripped of his sword, and despised as a traitor.
But he alone sees the danger to come, and undertakes the dangerous quest to stop the return of the Frostborn.
RIDMARK ARBAN was once a Swordbearer, a knight of renown. Now he is a branded outcast, stripped of his sword, and despised as a traitor.
But he alone sees the danger to come, and undertakes the dangerous quest to stop the return of the Frostborn.
1631 pages, Kindle Edition
First published February 11, 2015
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Jonathan Moeller
404 books669 followersStanding over six feet tall, USA Today bestselling author Jonathan Moeller has the piercing blue eyes of a Conan of Cimmeria, the bronze-colored hair of a Visigothic warrior-king, and the stern visage of a captain of men, none of which are useful in his career as a computer repairman, alas.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
He has written the DEMONSOULED series of sword-and-sorcery novels, and continues to write THE GHOSTS sequence about assassin and spy Caina Amalas, the COMPUTER BEGINNER'S GUIDE series of computer books, and numerous other works. His books have sold over one million copies worldwide.
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June 18, 2017
I really didn't know what to expect when I bought these books as some of the reviews are mixed, but I decided I would go ahead and buy them to see if I would enjoy it. I was kind of looking for something that had sword fighting and sorcery. I do say I found it with these books. As I began to read it and I became more involved with the storyline, it seemed to remind me of Lord of the Rings.
With buying four books all at once I was able to really become involved with the storyline and characters quickly. The story revolves around a knight named, Ridmark Arban, who is banned from his kingdom and has been marked as a traitor. To regain his honor, he embarks on a quest to keep the Frostborn from returning.
There is plenty of action in this book with the swords and sorcery and it kept me entertained. There are a few more books left in this series and I will be looking forward to reading the continuing saga of Ridmark. Giving the book 4 stars.
With buying four books all at once I was able to really become involved with the storyline and characters quickly. The story revolves around a knight named, Ridmark Arban, who is banned from his kingdom and has been marked as a traitor. To regain his honor, he embarks on a quest to keep the Frostborn from returning.
There is plenty of action in this book with the swords and sorcery and it kept me entertained. There are a few more books left in this series and I will be looking forward to reading the continuing saga of Ridmark. Giving the book 4 stars.
January 28, 2017
EDIT YOUR BOOKS, PLEASE!!
The story is good. It's an easy, lighthearted read, and fun. The editing is atrocious . It's non-existent. If this was a first novel, it might be something a reader could overlook. But the author has dozens of books to his credit and should have hired an editor by now.
There are missing words, redundant words, concepts that are missing and then picked up later. It's extremely frustrating and makes the books difficult to read, especially for people who care about grammar. Even if you don't, forewarned that the entire series is riddled with errors. Based on the reviews of his many other books, this is a consistent problem.
The irony is that without the glaring errors, Moeller could be one of the greats in fantasy. And ill admit that in spite of the issue, I read all 13 available novels in the series. That said, it had more to do with my own laziness and unwillingness to find something else to read, especially after reading the first four novels for only 0.99.
I'd skip it, if I were you, and wait for an edited version.
Or maybe Moeller just doesn't care and won't correct the flagrantly sloppy presentation of his work?
The story is good. It's an easy, lighthearted read, and fun. The editing is atrocious . It's non-existent. If this was a first novel, it might be something a reader could overlook. But the author has dozens of books to his credit and should have hired an editor by now.
There are missing words, redundant words, concepts that are missing and then picked up later. It's extremely frustrating and makes the books difficult to read, especially for people who care about grammar. Even if you don't, forewarned that the entire series is riddled with errors. Based on the reviews of his many other books, this is a consistent problem.
The irony is that without the glaring errors, Moeller could be one of the greats in fantasy. And ill admit that in spite of the issue, I read all 13 available novels in the series. That said, it had more to do with my own laziness and unwillingness to find something else to read, especially after reading the first four novels for only 0.99.
I'd skip it, if I were you, and wait for an edited version.
Or maybe Moeller just doesn't care and won't correct the flagrantly sloppy presentation of his work?
February 21, 2017
Some people may like this badly edited, poorly written entry level fantasy but count me out of it. If we can't even get to the thick of the plot in FOUR BOOKS, do you really expect me to stick around for ten more?
June 5, 2016
I might be a little harsh with the three stars, but there's a reason.
First, the "intro" story - the First Quest - was very fast paced. It felt like there was a rush to get through the story, to provide the background for the rest of the series.
Second, there is a large amount of repetition in the stories. We understand the main character uses a staff, and that his enemies think it's not a true weapon, and oh look he's beaten them by crushing their knee and then a strike to the temple. It get repetitive.
The characters are mostly believable, but the little ragtag group has grown now to 6. That's getting a little big for the party of people who follow someone with a death wish.
Finally, my personal grip is the Judeo-Christian mythology in a fantasy setting. Never been a big fan of it.
Will I continue reading the series? Probably. It held my attention enough that I want to see how everything turns out.
First, the "intro" story - the First Quest - was very fast paced. It felt like there was a rush to get through the story, to provide the background for the rest of the series.
Second, there is a large amount of repetition in the stories. We understand the main character uses a staff, and that his enemies think it's not a true weapon, and oh look he's beaten them by crushing their knee and then a strike to the temple. It get repetitive.
The characters are mostly believable, but the little ragtag group has grown now to 6. That's getting a little big for the party of people who follow someone with a death wish.
Finally, my personal grip is the Judeo-Christian mythology in a fantasy setting. Never been a big fan of it.
Will I continue reading the series? Probably. It held my attention enough that I want to see how everything turns out.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
February 21, 2018
I really enjoyed the story, but the editing just hurts.
If you don't mind being distracted from what you are reading, I would recommend this book. The story is fun, even though I had the feeling I had read it before, which I haven't. Extra words, missing words, misspelled words, incorrect words, and repeat words created an uncomfortable reading experience. Having read a few of the reviews, I am not the only one who noticed. The author even acknowledges the problem, but it has not been corrected. I would like to finish the story, but I doubt I will.
If you don't mind being distracted from what you are reading, I would recommend this book. The story is fun, even though I had the feeling I had read it before, which I haven't. Extra words, missing words, misspelled words, incorrect words, and repeat words created an uncomfortable reading experience. Having read a few of the reviews, I am not the only one who noticed. The author even acknowledges the problem, but it has not been corrected. I would like to finish the story, but I doubt I will.
November 19, 2016
Poor
The book(s) 1 - 4, failed to my interest. It repeated itself too many times that it soon became boring. I had to skip thru many pages to find something that was not on the same line as what I had already read.
I am sorry to say, but I was not impressed, nor will I be buying any further books.
The book(s) 1 - 4, failed to my interest. It repeated itself too many times that it soon became boring. I had to skip thru many pages to find something that was not on the same line as what I had already read.
I am sorry to say, but I was not impressed, nor will I be buying any further books.
April 2, 2019
This is the first series of Jonathon Moeller's books I have read. A great introduction to Ridmark Arban, a disgraced knight who sets out on a quest to save the realm from the return of the Frostborn, a horrific race that will freeze the plane, thought yo have been wiped out 150 years ago. Ridmark must face all manner of creatures and dark magical beasts, as well as evil humans, set on being the last remaining people left after the Frostborn return. Whilst on his travels, he unwillingly gathers a ragtag band of friends and allies, all of whom commit to helping him on his missions.
Set in an alternative universe which mirrors medieval earth, where mankind found themselves after travelling through a portal in time - and this is the extent of any sci-fi references in any of these books - you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat, wanting to know what happens to the characters next. Mix with this a goodly level of humorous situations and one-liners, these books area fun read.
I would have given it 5 stars had it not been for some repetitive references to past occurrences and some minor editing issues. But those are the only negatives. Looking forward to the next installment - I believe there are quite a few of them!
Set in an alternative universe which mirrors medieval earth, where mankind found themselves after travelling through a portal in time - and this is the extent of any sci-fi references in any of these books - you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat, wanting to know what happens to the characters next. Mix with this a goodly level of humorous situations and one-liners, these books area fun read.
I would have given it 5 stars had it not been for some repetitive references to past occurrences and some minor editing issues. But those are the only negatives. Looking forward to the next installment - I believe there are quite a few of them!
October 15, 2023
I normally do not give 5 star rating but I really enjoyed the characters and situations that the author has created in the Frostborn stories. Since I study martial arts, I enjoy the fact the lead character is armed with a staff. I don't know whether it is true that a trained quarter staff fighter can defeat a man armed with a sword but since this is fantasy I like it. The only thing I can think of that would make the stories better is if a dog was along for the journeys/adventures. The lead character uses his wits as much as he uses his fighting ability and/or magic to get the group out of dangerous situations. The stories so far are about the adventures the group gets into as it grows from the main character to a knight, magi, christian dwarve, christian orc, young squire, and young female witch in the last book. The stories have lots of fights but no sex, profanity, or alcohol use. I highly recommend reading this series.
July 17, 2022
Cliched
I only managed 12% of the prequel Frostborn: The First Quest but in that short read almost every possible cliche of swords and sorcery was produced, including the most annoying one which is the hero who completely misses the point of what is happening but still manages to overcome the evil villain. There is nothing new or interesting in this story - it has been do me so many times before and almost always better than this. Don’t waste your time even if you can get it free.
I only managed 12% of the prequel Frostborn: The First Quest but in that short read almost every possible cliche of swords and sorcery was produced, including the most annoying one which is the hero who completely misses the point of what is happening but still manages to overcome the evil villain. There is nothing new or interesting in this story - it has been do me so many times before and almost always better than this. Don’t waste your time even if you can get it free.
October 24, 2022
Creative concepts for a fantasy series
Though the writing is average and the pacing was not overly compelling to me, there were some unique and creative concepts introduced in the world/universe the author created. Some shared Earth history involving Arthurian mythology mixed with more traditional high fantasy on a separate world where events merge and play out.
Worth the time for fans of high fantasy and alternate history/Arthurian legends.
Though the writing is average and the pacing was not overly compelling to me, there were some unique and creative concepts introduced in the world/universe the author created. Some shared Earth history involving Arthurian mythology mixed with more traditional high fantasy on a separate world where events merge and play out.
Worth the time for fans of high fantasy and alternate history/Arthurian legends.
January 9, 2018
As a long-time fan of sword and sorcery fiction, I loved this set of stories by Jonathan Moeller.
The characters are strong and beautifully worked through, the storyline flows, and the underlying themes add great depth to the journey the central characters find themselves undertaking, with just the odd occasional diversion!
I would highly recommend this to lovers of this genre.
The characters are strong and beautifully worked through, the storyline flows, and the underlying themes add great depth to the journey the central characters find themselves undertaking, with just the odd occasional diversion!
I would highly recommend this to lovers of this genre.
March 24, 2018
I enjoyed some of the ideas and the overall premise. The QUEST was laid on with capitals. The goodies are good. The baddies are bad. Certain death seems inevitable but in the style of the best comic heroes, another win can be notched up.
Maybe a more nuanced tale awaits in the remaining volumes. I’ll read some other stuff first...
Maybe a more nuanced tale awaits in the remaining volumes. I’ll read some other stuff first...
July 2, 2022
Another good adventure
I like the adventure, but it just seems a bit out of the way that someone else has to come to the rescue. Very slow.progress on the main plot, the team seems to go.from one problem to the next on their way (from one village to the next), a bit of drag. The typos and grammatical errors are very annoying at times.
I like the adventure, but it just seems a bit out of the way that someone else has to come to the rescue. Very slow.progress on the main plot, the team seems to go.from one problem to the next on their way (from one village to the next), a bit of drag. The typos and grammatical errors are very annoying at times.
February 6, 2025
Frostborn Omnibus One
The first four books of a saga without a conclusion. King Arthur metal travel through a gate to a different world with many factions, gods, beliefs, species (kindred), magic lots of strife. Centuries pass and factions come and go. Good vs evil... Love vs hate ...
The first four books of a saga without a conclusion. King Arthur metal travel through a gate to a different world with many factions, gods, beliefs, species (kindred), magic lots of strife. Centuries pass and factions come and go. Good vs evil... Love vs hate ...
February 9, 2025
A wonderful epic fantasy
The good, and the bad, and the neutral characters were all done very well. The story is exciting, and well told.
I didn't like that the author used certain phrases multiple times. I have always hoped that when authors put together more than one book they would take out the recaps, but I guess it is what it is!
The good, and the bad, and the neutral characters were all done very well. The story is exciting, and well told.
I didn't like that the author used certain phrases multiple times. I have always hoped that when authors put together more than one book they would take out the recaps, but I guess it is what it is!
April 18, 2025
A good compelling story
I really enjoyed this series. The characters are well put together and the quest has been exciting. One negative I wish the authors of pretty much all the kindle books I have read would get them proof read. This series has been the worst for grammatical errors. That said it wouldn't deter me from reading the next in the series.
I really enjoyed this series. The characters are well put together and the quest has been exciting. One negative I wish the authors of pretty much all the kindle books I have read would get them proof read. This series has been the worst for grammatical errors. That said it wouldn't deter me from reading the next in the series.
December 27, 2025
Intriguing and addictive
This took me by surprise. The timbre of the story kept me interested, the characters are fascinating. Once I managed to forgive the spelling and grammar issues it got much easier to read. The constant refreshing of storylines is a little bit of an irritation at times, but many people need that. I will investigate continuing this journey.
This took me by surprise. The timbre of the story kept me interested, the characters are fascinating. Once I managed to forgive the spelling and grammar issues it got much easier to read. The constant refreshing of storylines is a little bit of an irritation at times, but many people need that. I will investigate continuing this journey.
September 16, 2017
Good pace, nice variation
For the first books in a long series i enjoyed them. The pace was good. Progressive character build up. Variation between books was good. Let's see how this stays interesting....
For the first books in a long series i enjoyed them. The pace was good. Progressive character build up. Variation between books was good. Let's see how this stays interesting....
January 18, 2018
Good story
I like the story, it's well told. There are many editorial issues and the author gets repetitive in some of his descriptions. Other than those two things, I like the series. I don't think you'll hate yourself for purchasing this book
I like the story, it's well told. There are many editorial issues and the author gets repetitive in some of his descriptions. Other than those two things, I like the series. I don't think you'll hate yourself for purchasing this book
March 19, 2018
Full of repetitions. ..language style is way low.. Cannot recommend this at all...
This series could have been reada b lw with better editing and proofreading, but through story is unfortunately not that good either,
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This series could have been reada b lw with better editing and proofreading, but through story is unfortunately not that good either,
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September 6, 2018
Great story line
The story line is great, the battles and events flow. Waiting for what will happen next, while slowly uncovering the past and clues.
At times the names are hard to follow, though it gets easier as you go on
The story line is great, the battles and events flow. Waiting for what will happen next, while slowly uncovering the past and clues.
At times the names are hard to follow, though it gets easier as you go on
April 28, 2020
Great concept, and the equivalent of fantasy fan comfort food. I loved the characters. I marked this down only because of numerous instances of poor editing (either words missing or sentence structures that make no sense with too many words). However, this series is well worth a read for any of the millions of fans of Tolkien and many other beloved fantasy writers.
August 18, 2024
I read to the end of the 4 book but don’t think I’ll do any more. I was totally over the predictable battles with every other chapter. A bit more story and less battles would have made for a much better read. If u like the battles u would probably appreciate these books.
No more for me.
No more for me.
March 14, 2025
frostborn
Great story heroes get into lots of tight situations and managed to find obscure/unusual ways to get out of it. Story is a series of trapped in escapes, and adding new allies to the group it’s time progresses
Great story heroes get into lots of tight situations and managed to find obscure/unusual ways to get out of it. Story is a series of trapped in escapes, and adding new allies to the group it’s time progresses
April 3, 2025
A fallen knight on a quest to find the truth of a threat to his world. A good fantasy read with plenty of action.
Good strong characters in this series.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your books
Good strong characters in this series.
Thank you for the opportunity to read your books
July 30, 2025
Keeps you glued
I have enjoyed all the series and wish to read more. Lots of strong characters with the women as well and a long storyline. Fast moving and easy to read. I also like how the little band are each so different so the story isn't reliant on just one character.
I have enjoyed all the series and wish to read more. Lots of strong characters with the women as well and a long storyline. Fast moving and easy to read. I also like how the little band are each so different so the story isn't reliant on just one character.
May 23, 2018
Great Read
Page turner with a slightly different take on fantasy. Enough to keep you very interested and keep reading. Good strong heroes and villains.
Page turner with a slightly different take on fantasy. Enough to keep you very interested and keep reading. Good strong heroes and villains.
August 10, 2018
Lacks depth
Decent story but lacks depth. Very hard to get through with all the mistakes in grammar... I could do a better job editing.
Decent story but lacks depth. Very hard to get through with all the mistakes in grammar... I could do a better job editing.
August 23, 2018
Fantastic. Purchased the second one in the series.
August 24, 2018
Interesting concept. I hope they collate into more omnibuses.
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