Defiant Swords

Durlindrath #2

by Robert Ryan

Brand is a warrior . . . but he fights a battle beyond any skill of blades.

The forces of the Dark are rising, and the Light is not gathered to oppose them. Brand takes up the task, but he is a simple man, already grappling with a great burden. To survive, he must become more than he is, but in doing so he will open himself to powers that will change him forever.

In the north, the enemy lays siege to the city he loves and threatens all who bravely defend it. Time slips away, for even great courage has limits. To the south, the Dark grows and reaches across the land. But Brand strikes out to the west, for that way lies his only hope.

But hope is a perilous thing. In this case it takes the form of a mysterious girl. In her he trusts. She alone can help him, and he alone can help her. Yet she also has a task. And her choice, of Light or Dark, is not yet made . . .

Genres: Fantasy

203 pages, Kindle Edition

Published December 26, 2015

About the author

I am a man born in the wrong era. My heart yearns for faraway places and even further afield times. Tolkien had me at the beginning of The Hobbit when he said, ". . . one morning long ago in the quiet of the world . . ."

I love to read high fantasy and epic fantasy novels, and I have a passion to write, to weave a story with words that draws the reader into another world.

Reviews

[Christina · Rating 4 out of 5]

I enjoy the story a lot but the editor needs to get their stuff together. the type are distracting and the punctuation makes it difficult to follow at times, which completely ruins the flow of the story at a few really good parts. but the story itself is great. I think the author is probably a very good storyteller, but they could develop the characters a little more too make you connect to them sooner in the book, but after a few chapters you're invested in them. looking forward to the next book

[BobA707 · Rating 3 out of 5]

Summary: This book and series had all the elements of a classic epic fantasy: A good plot, a great premise, well written and a satisfactory ending ... but somehow it didn't quite click for me and I found it quite hard work to get through. I think part of the problem is that their is good on one side, evil on the other and absolutely no shades of grey between.

Plotline: Fairly simple but well worked out plot

Premise: Interesting premise, not fully explained, but ok

Writing: Good descriptions, simple.

Ending: Oh yes

Pace: Never a dull moment!

[Marie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Glad I read this

This is a very good fantasy. It has a "Lord of the Rings" feel, but has a life of it's own I love that the heroes are strong..morally and physically. It is inspiring and I even found a couple quotes I would like to keep. I am excited to find another great author of clean fantasy!

[Morgan · Rating 3 out of 5]

Enjoyable though fairly straight fantasy fare. Nice quick easy read.

[Laurie Stuart · Rating 5 out of 5]

Sorry to be very late with any comments on Books by Robert Ryan as back before 2023 I wasn't receiving emails from Goodreads asking for reviews but I would totally recommend readers start reading Books by Robert Ryan Laurie Stuart

[Ken Hartley · Rating 4 out of 5]

Recommend

Like this series. Can not wait for the next book. I plan to go read the earlier books to get a more complete picture