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Path of Shadows
In a world where magic and light serve as the final frontier before an ancient darkness, it's up to the hunters to keep the balance between life and death.
Les Raus is the descendant of generations who have fought with iron and light against the terrifying nightmare which are the shadow beings. He travels the cursed path of the hunters, its power taking roots deep into the chaos, but serving to awaken the true strength within those who come back from it.
Locked in a fierce fight against the shadows, Les encounters a mysterious warrior much more powerful than anything he had ever fought before and it takes all of his newly acquired abilities to make it out alive.
But once his brother Gabriel is lost into the shadow grounds, Les must find a way to save him in a desperate race against time itself and the very entity of chaos. Amidst the beginning of a great battle, Les has to unite with an unlikely ally, a man called Valerian who appears to hold both light and darkness into himself.
Together they reveal the secrets buried deep within the frozen depths of a forgotten ocean, and realize there's more than one way to light up the darkness, and set a soul free.
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"Siren's thistle. Its light exists even in the shadow grounds, if you know where to look for it. My father once told me it has the power to guide a lost soul back home." Rain's fingers traced the fine petals of the flower, which opened to reveal a row of stamens shining like sparks."
Les Raus is the descendant of generations who have fought with iron and light against the terrifying nightmare which are the shadow beings. He travels the cursed path of the hunters, its power taking roots deep into the chaos, but serving to awaken the true strength within those who come back from it.
Locked in a fierce fight against the shadows, Les encounters a mysterious warrior much more powerful than anything he had ever fought before and it takes all of his newly acquired abilities to make it out alive.
But once his brother Gabriel is lost into the shadow grounds, Les must find a way to save him in a desperate race against time itself and the very entity of chaos. Amidst the beginning of a great battle, Les has to unite with an unlikely ally, a man called Valerian who appears to hold both light and darkness into himself.
Together they reveal the secrets buried deep within the frozen depths of a forgotten ocean, and realize there's more than one way to light up the darkness, and set a soul free.
* * *
"Siren's thistle. Its light exists even in the shadow grounds, if you know where to look for it. My father once told me it has the power to guide a lost soul back home." Rain's fingers traced the fine petals of the flower, which opened to reveal a row of stamens shining like sparks."
153 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 21, 2016
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October 23, 2020
This story feels like a short story set in a much larger world than what we get to realize as we read.
The entirety of the world isn't explored during the story though. Only a portion of it, so I was left with the impression that the world is much bigger.
This is a much lighter story than the cover would suggest. That cover is kinda terrifying.
Yes, there is darkness and chaos and it's terrifying and dangerous.
But the underlying theme is of light, life, love, and goodness.
There's action and a little adventure.
I'll admit, I enjoyed the brevity of the book. However, more could have been done to build the world.
And quite honestly, this is such an intriguing story and world that a much larger epic fantasy could be told. (Something along the same length as "Luck in the Shadows" by Lynn Flewelling.)
So, I read Ocean Ghosts, and plan to read Within the Deep.
And hopefully, my curiosity and interest in this weird world with chaos and shadows will be satisfied.
Otherwise, Kain… you need to write more. :)
The entirety of the world isn't explored during the story though. Only a portion of it, so I was left with the impression that the world is much bigger.
This is a much lighter story than the cover would suggest. That cover is kinda terrifying.
Yes, there is darkness and chaos and it's terrifying and dangerous.
But the underlying theme is of light, life, love, and goodness.
There's action and a little adventure.
I'll admit, I enjoyed the brevity of the book. However, more could have been done to build the world.
And quite honestly, this is such an intriguing story and world that a much larger epic fantasy could be told. (Something along the same length as "Luck in the Shadows" by Lynn Flewelling.)
So, I read Ocean Ghosts, and plan to read Within the Deep.
And hopefully, my curiosity and interest in this weird world with chaos and shadows will be satisfied.
Otherwise, Kain… you need to write more. :)
November 27, 2016
A decent fantasy, full of magic, dedication and love. The main storyline was solid enough just to undeveloped. Some explanation to the world in this story would be great.
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