Glaive

by Hugo Negron, Hugo V. Negron

486 pages, Kindle Edition

Published June 12, 2026

About the author

An avid fan of myths and fantasy, I have always had a passion for reading and writing. My background includes an M.A. in clinical psychology from Roosevelt University as well as an M.A. in industrial/organizational psychology from the Chicago School of Professional Psychology. I’ve also achieved PHR (Professional in Human Resources) certification. I instruct adult learners in resume development, and work as a full time recruiting manager. In addition, I am also an amateur cartoonist, having taken classes at the Art Institute of Chicago.

Reviews

[Steven Finkelstein · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glaive has been born into the role of a reluctant hero. A strange object reveals itself to him, and now, many disparate elements are after it. What is he to do? He heads to the Woodworm Ports, where mystery is paramount, and potential enemies are everywhere.

This is epic fantasy done well, a tribute to Tolkien, George R.R. Martin, and the Dragonlance series of the late 20th century. Glaive is an unquestioned star, but there are several side characters that add a lot to the novel. This is a real page-turner, and it’s easy to get on board with the author’s style of rip-roaring action, clever dialogue, and fantastic world-building that always feels fresh and original.

[Bok48 · Rating 4 out of 5]

“Glaive” by Hugo V. Negron

This is a novel about a thief named Glaive. In life, many people struggle daily to survive. Some engage in different things just to earn a living, while others are involve in odd activities in order to get something to eat. Some people go to the extremes of depriving others of their valuables and assets.

The story about Glaive is an interesting one. It gives a glimpse of what happens in the minds of criminals who grow up in a different world. It tells of a story of pains and survival in a difficult world.


I feel story lovers and inquisitive minds will find this book attractive.

[ZebraDebra · Rating 3 out of 5]

Maybe if I had read the other books in this Forging of a Knight fantasy series, I would have been more interested in this one. Unfortunately, this story feels to me like an attempt to emulate The Hobbit and The Lord of the Rings. I do not find it particularly original. There is the unwilling hero who has to go on a journey to try to escape his current life. Instead, he finds himself in even more trouble. I did think that the author has a gift for writing dialogue. For my taste, there were too many scenes involving dark sorcery, but this might not be a problem for other readers.

[Kourtney Bradley · Rating 4 out of 5]

This is a fun, satisfying dive into classic fantasy. The word building is rich but it's not difficult to follow or to understand. Also, the pacing is quick and got me at the edge of my seat all the time. It's difficult to get bored with this book.
I think this is worth reading for those who like fantasy with grey characters, a cool setting, and plenty of action.