The Pariahs

The Pariahs #1

by David Adams

Two sellswords--a half-elf and a half-orc--find their war over before it even begins. But trouble is stirring on the home front, conflict which threatens more than just their lives. A novella set in the world of Ren of Atikala. Part one of the The Pariahs series.

Genres: Fantasy

66 pages, Kindle Edition

First published March 24, 2015

About the author

I've always been writing in my mind. I have way, way, way too many stories to tell and far too little time to tell them.

I've been involved in Star Trek roleplay-by-emails for a few years, where basically I learned my craft, but it's only last year that I actually started putting these thoughts to paper.

By day I'm a software engineer. But by night I write a little science fiction, a little fantasy, a little humour and comedy, and a little erotica under pen names.

Reviews

[James · Rating 3 out of 5]

An ass-kicking duo, made up of a hot, horny half-elf and a big, dull half-orc (not-so-horny), bumble about for a short time. There's also what appears to be a cool villain. This fantasy world that David Adams has created is enjoyable as always. There wasn't a shit-ton of WOW FACTOR going on, but I am intrigued enough to continue the series. Here's my money.

[Andrew · Rating 4 out of 5]

Yeah, mmm hmm, this was good. I've really enjoyed these side stories that take place in the Dothraki world. I really liked the two protagonists and I felt like David Adams smartly explored their relationship. This guy Adams has talent and mark my words folks, if he sticks with it I really believe he could become a top tier fantasy writer. Haven't read his sci fi, but he difinitely has the touch - a good balance of characterization and quality adventure. Only wish it was a little longer!

[Evans · Rating 5 out of 5]

Fun read

Solid characters. Good storyline. Enough action, adventure and intrigue to keep you curious without giving too much away. I look forward to what happens to the mismatched heros. It is like "The Odd Couple" but in a fantasy relm.

[Bea · Rating 3 out of 5]

Disappointing. I enjoyed the story but was very disappointed when it ended up being a tiny novella. It needs a proofreading too.

[Jenn Wells · Rating 3 out of 5]

Interesting! Really interesting. The world is unique and I'd like to read more about it. The relationship between the main characters is confusing but I think that's part of the story's intrigue. The only thing really holding it back was the brevity and lack of detail or character development. This was really more of a short story and even though it grabbed my attention and there's nothing wrong with it, I wasn't quite interested enough to want to follow up with the next book.

[Berta Kleiner · Rating 1 out of 5]

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[Brewergnome · Rating 3 out of 5]

Standard setting, but some interesting twists and characters. Too short, but enjoyable.