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The Wolves of Vimar #1
The Wolf Pack
Librarian Note: this is an alternate cover edition for ASIN: B00CJ16VZ6.
To end his apprenticeship and be admitted to the ranks of the mages is all Carthinal wants.
Excited to travel from Bluehaven to Hambara, where his rite of passage will take place, he doesn't expect to end up on a quest to find the long-lost sword of the legendary King Sauvern.
Along with three strangers he meets on his journey, Carthinal reluctantly sets out on the seemingly impossible quest. Followed by Randa, the snooty aristocratic daughter of the Duke of Hambara, and a young runaway thief known as Thad, Carthinal and his companions are faced with tragedy, friendship and great danger.
Watched by both the gods and an implacable foe, Carthinal and his friends will have to accept help from the least likely sources and face their innermost fears.
As the fate of their world hangs in the balance, the group realizes that this is more than a simple adventure. This quest will change them all.
The first book in Margaret Millmore's mage fantasy series, The Wolf Pack is a compelling young adult sword and sorcery adventure. If you're a fan of wizard fantasy, epic fantasy quest novels, high adventure and epic battles, pick up a copy of The Wolf Pack today.
To end his apprenticeship and be admitted to the ranks of the mages is all Carthinal wants.
Excited to travel from Bluehaven to Hambara, where his rite of passage will take place, he doesn't expect to end up on a quest to find the long-lost sword of the legendary King Sauvern.
Along with three strangers he meets on his journey, Carthinal reluctantly sets out on the seemingly impossible quest. Followed by Randa, the snooty aristocratic daughter of the Duke of Hambara, and a young runaway thief known as Thad, Carthinal and his companions are faced with tragedy, friendship and great danger.
Watched by both the gods and an implacable foe, Carthinal and his friends will have to accept help from the least likely sources and face their innermost fears.
As the fate of their world hangs in the balance, the group realizes that this is more than a simple adventure. This quest will change them all.
The first book in Margaret Millmore's mage fantasy series, The Wolf Pack is a compelling young adult sword and sorcery adventure. If you're a fan of wizard fantasy, epic fantasy quest novels, high adventure and epic battles, pick up a copy of The Wolf Pack today.
478 pages, Kindle Edition
First published May 17, 2013
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About the author
V.M. Sang
28 books61 followersI started writing after I took early retirement from teaching. I taught science, Maths and English at secondary level.
My first book, which morphed into The Wolves of Vimar Series, was based on a D&D scenario I wrote in the 1990s. Since then I have written the second and third parts. I am currently in the process of writing part four.
I have another fantasy two-book series published by Next Chapter, who have also published my other books/ It is called Elemental Worlds, and the books are The Stones of Earth and Air and The Stones of Fire and Water.
I have also written a historical novel set in the time of the Romans in Britain, Vengeance of a Slave.
I live in East Sussex in the United Kingdom. I enjoy doing a variety of crafts as well as painting and drawing and also walking.
Travel is another of the things I enjoy doing, especially to places that have a historical interest. I have been visiting all the places in Germany where J.S.Bach lived and worked.
Another thing I like to do is to cook and I have produced a recipe book of some of my family's recipes dating back to 1909 a link with history here. (It's called Viv's Family Recipes).
My first book, which morphed into The Wolves of Vimar Series, was based on a D&D scenario I wrote in the 1990s. Since then I have written the second and third parts. I am currently in the process of writing part four.
I have another fantasy two-book series published by Next Chapter, who have also published my other books/ It is called Elemental Worlds, and the books are The Stones of Earth and Air and The Stones of Fire and Water.
I have also written a historical novel set in the time of the Romans in Britain, Vengeance of a Slave.
I live in East Sussex in the United Kingdom. I enjoy doing a variety of crafts as well as painting and drawing and also walking.
Travel is another of the things I enjoy doing, especially to places that have a historical interest. I have been visiting all the places in Germany where J.S.Bach lived and worked.
Another thing I like to do is to cook and I have produced a recipe book of some of my family's recipes dating back to 1909 a link with history here. (It's called Viv's Family Recipes).
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August 16, 2020
I greatly enjoyed reading this book
I don’t usually like fantasy literature, however this was an excellent read which I thoroughly recommend. I shall be reading the other books by this author.
I don’t usually like fantasy literature, however this was an excellent read which I thoroughly recommend. I shall be reading the other books by this author.
November 25, 2015
When I have time, I love playing RPG’s, and I always pick the role of a mage. As all RPG’s are actually nothing more than an adventure, this story fit quite nicely into my fantasy.
Due to circumstances beyond their control, a handful of strangers unite to search for a lost, mythical artifact. An artifact that is supposed to save their world when darkness returns. We have Carthinal, the mage, Asphodel, the priestess, Basalt, the dwarf, Fero, the Ranger, Thad, the thief, Kimi and Davrael, the Horselords, and Randa, the Duke’s daughter.
I must say, for this being the first book written by V.M. Sang, she did a wonderful job with the multitude of characters. Most of them had enough depth to keep them separate. My favorites were Basalt, Randa, and Thad. The Horselords I had a problem with, as I felt they were added to the story just to make up the eight. They seemed weak in comparison to the others.
The complex and vast world that Sang built is very descriptive and I loved some of the other characters and creatures that the group encountered in their travels. The plot did advance, but at a slower pace than it should have. Part of the problem was the chapters devoted to background that did nothing to advance the story.
As much as I enjoyed this story, there were too many issues to give it a decent rating. The formatting on my kindle was almost non-existent. There were also problems with punctuation errors, and a lot of redundancies in the writing. These are issues that most first time writers encounter, and they can be resolved. Especially as they hone their craft.
All-in-all, I had a good time with this story, and I look forward to seeing where the quest takes them in the next installment. If you love world-building and fantasy games, you’ll enjoy this story. I give it 3.5 feathers and round up to 4.
Due to circumstances beyond their control, a handful of strangers unite to search for a lost, mythical artifact. An artifact that is supposed to save their world when darkness returns. We have Carthinal, the mage, Asphodel, the priestess, Basalt, the dwarf, Fero, the Ranger, Thad, the thief, Kimi and Davrael, the Horselords, and Randa, the Duke’s daughter.
I must say, for this being the first book written by V.M. Sang, she did a wonderful job with the multitude of characters. Most of them had enough depth to keep them separate. My favorites were Basalt, Randa, and Thad. The Horselords I had a problem with, as I felt they were added to the story just to make up the eight. They seemed weak in comparison to the others.
The complex and vast world that Sang built is very descriptive and I loved some of the other characters and creatures that the group encountered in their travels. The plot did advance, but at a slower pace than it should have. Part of the problem was the chapters devoted to background that did nothing to advance the story.
As much as I enjoyed this story, there were too many issues to give it a decent rating. The formatting on my kindle was almost non-existent. There were also problems with punctuation errors, and a lot of redundancies in the writing. These are issues that most first time writers encounter, and they can be resolved. Especially as they hone their craft.
All-in-all, I had a good time with this story, and I look forward to seeing where the quest takes them in the next installment. If you love world-building and fantasy games, you’ll enjoy this story. I give it 3.5 feathers and round up to 4.
September 24, 2019
Occasionally I step out of my comfort zone & read a book that takes my into unknown literary territory. This was one of those times. Within a couple of chapters I was drawn into a world of mages, elves & mystical creatures & thoroughly enjoyed the ease with which the author breathed life into her characters. The scene is set perfectly as a quest unfolds, allowing the reader to become absorbed in a fantasy world that holds many surprises. I’ll definitely be looking out for book two in the series.
March 21, 2024
The first book in the Wolves of Vimar series opens with the burial of a king and his magical sword, and the sacrifice of twelve warriors whose spirits will protect his body from harm until the eight “wolves” come. This prophecy results, many years later, in a quest, as eight characters are sent by a duke to bring back the sword.
The book is divided into thirds. Part I takes its time introducing the characters who represent a variety of races including humans, elves, dwarves, and their half-elf leader, Carthinal. The group includes the duke’s entitled daughter Randa, a married horselord couple, and a young thief with a thick accent. The backstory for most of the characters comes through multiple points of view with some omnipresent narration.
Part II of the story begins the journey. The author’s attention to world-building is evident as the “wolf pack” wends their way across the land. Part III covers the journey home. The pace is moderate throughout with tangents for fun, humor, and a bit of romance. Much of the book’s journeying reminded me of a Dungeons and Dragons quest, with a variety of creatures offering challenges along the way including Yetis, dragons, nymphs, bandits, hobgoblins, and other fantasy monsters.
The characters are distinct but for me, the book was more of a plot-driven read than an emotionally-deep character-driven one. Most of the characters don’t have significant arcs apart from Randa, the entitled duke’s daughter, and for that reason, I found her the most interesting. Though the first book in the series, it also stands alone well. Recommended to YA readers of high-fantasy quests who enjoy a leisurely pace, plot-driven stories, and encounters with otherworldly creatures and monsters.
The book is divided into thirds. Part I takes its time introducing the characters who represent a variety of races including humans, elves, dwarves, and their half-elf leader, Carthinal. The group includes the duke’s entitled daughter Randa, a married horselord couple, and a young thief with a thick accent. The backstory for most of the characters comes through multiple points of view with some omnipresent narration.
Part II of the story begins the journey. The author’s attention to world-building is evident as the “wolf pack” wends their way across the land. Part III covers the journey home. The pace is moderate throughout with tangents for fun, humor, and a bit of romance. Much of the book’s journeying reminded me of a Dungeons and Dragons quest, with a variety of creatures offering challenges along the way including Yetis, dragons, nymphs, bandits, hobgoblins, and other fantasy monsters.
The characters are distinct but for me, the book was more of a plot-driven read than an emotionally-deep character-driven one. Most of the characters don’t have significant arcs apart from Randa, the entitled duke’s daughter, and for that reason, I found her the most interesting. Though the first book in the series, it also stands alone well. Recommended to YA readers of high-fantasy quests who enjoy a leisurely pace, plot-driven stories, and encounters with otherworldly creatures and monsters.
February 20, 2017
Good idea, poor execution
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