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Tales of the Crystal #1
Crystal Fire
New cover edition eBook 3/20/16 ISBN: 1301051926 - 9781301051922
· Eons ago magic users were unguided and undisciplined. There were those that applied magic intelligently, those that were unscrupulous, and worst of all, the amateurs. Magic ran rampant in the land. Those pure of heart came together to form a standard of discipline, they formed The Crystal into which the hearts, minds, and souls of hundreds, eventually thousands, gave their special talents.
· Those powerful from the beginning, corrupted by the black arts, coveted the power of The Crystal and would try again to posses it, their previous attempt thwarted. But that battle used powers beyond control and the effects were devastating. Crystal Warriors, scarred by that battle, were scattered throughout the land.
· But now the call goes out for their return, The Crystal is under attack, the need is urgent. Principal among those Crystal Warriors are Tarina, known as Awiel of the Dance, a beautiful veil dancer, Crystal Seeress, and wicked with a blade, far away in the southern lands.
· Rowan, former Captain, psychically scarred, hiding far away in a place where there is little magic, disguised as an old man selling firewood.
· Macon, a drunken sot who must pull himself together to become the powerful Crystal Warrior he once was.
· Naomi, Tarina's fierce warrior woman companion, speechless by choice until she finds the man who killed the Crystal Seeress mistress she was sworn to protect and brutalized her.
· They and many others are forever attuned to The Crystal and hear its call. They must heed the call and travel thousands of perilous miles to do battle with overwhelming forces. An epic tale of magic and warriors, but more importantly, of flawed human beings overcoming adversity and personal demons to do what must be done.
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· Eons ago magic users were unguided and undisciplined. There were those that applied magic intelligently, those that were unscrupulous, and worst of all, the amateurs. Magic ran rampant in the land. Those pure of heart came together to form a standard of discipline, they formed The Crystal into which the hearts, minds, and souls of hundreds, eventually thousands, gave their special talents.
· Those powerful from the beginning, corrupted by the black arts, coveted the power of The Crystal and would try again to posses it, their previous attempt thwarted. But that battle used powers beyond control and the effects were devastating. Crystal Warriors, scarred by that battle, were scattered throughout the land.
· But now the call goes out for their return, The Crystal is under attack, the need is urgent. Principal among those Crystal Warriors are Tarina, known as Awiel of the Dance, a beautiful veil dancer, Crystal Seeress, and wicked with a blade, far away in the southern lands.
· Rowan, former Captain, psychically scarred, hiding far away in a place where there is little magic, disguised as an old man selling firewood.
· Macon, a drunken sot who must pull himself together to become the powerful Crystal Warrior he once was.
· Naomi, Tarina's fierce warrior woman companion, speechless by choice until she finds the man who killed the Crystal Seeress mistress she was sworn to protect and brutalized her.
· They and many others are forever attuned to The Crystal and hear its call. They must heed the call and travel thousands of perilous miles to do battle with overwhelming forces. An epic tale of magic and warriors, but more importantly, of flawed human beings overcoming adversity and personal demons to do what must be done.
Read more and get discount coupons here:
http://www.rlkiser.com/crystal-fire.html
173 pages, ebook
First published October 14, 2012
About the author
R.L. Kiser
7 books8 followersR.L. Kiser has authored several books available as eBooks and Paperbacks. He started writing science fiction at age 14 but didn't publish until decades later. His works include four fantasy novels, two western/detective novels, and a SciFi Adventure, which garnered a 5 star review and made the first cut of the Amazon Breakthrough Novel Award in 2013.
Born in Idaho, raised in Arizona, grew up in Los Angeles, he's a Vietnam Veteran, been a musician, a Hollywood taxi driver, a computer programmer, a single parent, ran his own Internet marketing business, and is an avid (novice) bicyclist. He does his own bicycle maintenance and repair. He holds an associate's degree in computer science.
He currently resides in Sparks, Nevada with 3 computers, 3 bicycles, a recumbent trike, and an 02 year old Mercedes SUV (no, that does not stand for Small Ugly Vehicle). He's currently hiding from the ATF, CIA, DEA, DHS, DMV, DOD, DOT, ICE, IRS, HUD, ONI, and FBI, but the NSA knows where he is.
Born in Idaho, raised in Arizona, grew up in Los Angeles, he's a Vietnam Veteran, been a musician, a Hollywood taxi driver, a computer programmer, a single parent, ran his own Internet marketing business, and is an avid (novice) bicyclist. He does his own bicycle maintenance and repair. He holds an associate's degree in computer science.
He currently resides in Sparks, Nevada with 3 computers, 3 bicycles, a recumbent trike, and an 02 year old Mercedes SUV (no, that does not stand for Small Ugly Vehicle). He's currently hiding from the ATF, CIA, DEA, DHS, DMV, DOD, DOT, ICE, IRS, HUD, ONI, and FBI, but the NSA knows where he is.
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January 1, 2013
This is a good story, full of magic and some very surprising characters and twists.
The Crystal is under attack and the call to action is sent out to the widely scattered crystal warriors, who took themselves to the far corners of the world after their traumatic victory at The Last Battle.
Rowan, the first recalled to Crystal City, drops everything when he learns his love, the Lady Ariel, desperately needs his help. The second warrior, Macon, wakes from a self-induced alcoholic haze when his crystal amulet lures him into the hold of a ship heading towards the City. And Tarina, going by the stage name Awiel, bids farewell to the handsome Arrat, master of the traveling band of entertainers with whom she performs as a dancer, when her own crystal beckons.
Each warrior is swept up into his or her own adventure in their quest to save the Crystal, and the action rarely stops especially when they all finally cross paths with each other.
Charming and mysterious characters, magical creatures, and not-so-perfect foes make this a fun read.
The Crystal is under attack and the call to action is sent out to the widely scattered crystal warriors, who took themselves to the far corners of the world after their traumatic victory at The Last Battle.
Rowan, the first recalled to Crystal City, drops everything when he learns his love, the Lady Ariel, desperately needs his help. The second warrior, Macon, wakes from a self-induced alcoholic haze when his crystal amulet lures him into the hold of a ship heading towards the City. And Tarina, going by the stage name Awiel, bids farewell to the handsome Arrat, master of the traveling band of entertainers with whom she performs as a dancer, when her own crystal beckons.
Each warrior is swept up into his or her own adventure in their quest to save the Crystal, and the action rarely stops especially when they all finally cross paths with each other.
Charming and mysterious characters, magical creatures, and not-so-perfect foes make this a fun read.
February 17, 2015
Battles and long-lost love rekindled; along with witches, underworld creatures, magic, and warriors. R. L. Kiser’s Crystal Fire, possesses so much creativity. Kiser takes an interesting route by telling the expedition of several Crystal Warriors as they willing journey to war against an evil force. Each of the warriors experienced great adventures that were magically fascinating, but I found myself wondering, "What's missing?"
I enjoyed each of the characters, but found myself wanting to read and learn so much more about Naomi and Tarina. At times while reading the novel, the transitions from one place to another was confusing and made it difficult to finish. However, the battle scenes, the imaginative creatures, and the humor kept my interest. Kiser did an excellent job in describing and bringing to life the warrior’s battles and their abilities, but the story reads rushed.
Despite some of my issues with this book there was a sentence that I absolutely fell in love with, “I taught you all you know, I didn’t teach you all I know!” ~R. L. Kiser
Happy reading!
T's Blogging
I enjoyed each of the characters, but found myself wanting to read and learn so much more about Naomi and Tarina. At times while reading the novel, the transitions from one place to another was confusing and made it difficult to finish. However, the battle scenes, the imaginative creatures, and the humor kept my interest. Kiser did an excellent job in describing and bringing to life the warrior’s battles and their abilities, but the story reads rushed.
Despite some of my issues with this book there was a sentence that I absolutely fell in love with, “I taught you all you know, I didn’t teach you all I know!” ~R. L. Kiser
Happy reading!
T's Blogging
March 24, 2016
An interesting story and good characters. It gets better as it goes along, and leaves things open for a second and successive book.
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