Resilience’s Rook: Book 1 of The Forsaken Forge: A Noble Hero in a Dark Epic Fantasy World

by Tim Facciola

430 pages, Kindle Edition

Expected publication April 13, 2027

About the author

When Tim isn’t writing epic fantasy, he can often be found in his garage-gym or in the mountains where he lives. A virtual fitness professional by trade, he integrates his creative passions into movement, training with maces, clubs, staves, and swords to unlock his inner gladiator.

More than writing, reading, gaming, playing music, hiking, and paddle-boarding, Tim loves story. If he’s not working on his own story, he’s helping others develop theirs as an author coach.

Living in Arizona with his wife, Colleen, Tim continues writing epic fantasy novels while exploring different storytelling mediums so he can inspire others to hope. To live. And to believe.

Reviews

[Hannah Jacobs]

This was an impulse Kickstarter for me. I have never read any of Tim Facciola's other works, but he hooked me with Prince of Persia meets Final Fantasy X. I am so glad I let my impulse control get this story. It was such a refreshing read. Eskander is a character I will dwell on for awhile. His motivations, convictions, and executions were flawlessly flawed. The world building and lore alone immersed me and made the reading experience invigorating. I am so excited for the next book. "
With Strength, I remember.
With breath, I endure.
In stillness, I am reborn."

[Matt Mitchell · Rating 5 out of 5]

He's done it again!!! I love A Vengeful Realm... So I was excited to see what he did with this one. He didn't disappoint.

I absolutely love Facciola's writing style. His pacing is perfect. This world he's built feels real. It's gritty, with lore thrown in to it. The way he writes fight scenes is 🤌. I can picture every movement the characters are making. This was an easy 5 star for me. He's become an automatic buy author for me. Every book I've read by him has been a 5 star read.