Lord of the Fallen

Maledorian Chronicles #1

by John Forrester

Lady Elendria witnesses the murder of a boy and discovers it is connected to a cult sweeping the city of Criswall. The cult worships Ba’al, an ancient god named the Lord of the Fallen by the city’s poorest. The cult aims to overthrow the Kingdom of Mar Thagroth and bring back an ancient empire ruled by sorcerers. Forced to leave her childhood home a year ago, Elendria has adjusted to college life filled with people she once considered enemies. She is thrust into the court of King Galeran and attracts the attention of Prince Jondran, the king’s grandson. She is torn between her hatred of the kingdom and her growing interest in the young prince. While investigating the boy’s murder, she discovers a dark secret about her father. Set amidst a city rife with cultists and a class war, Elendria must choose between family and her new friends. But she soon realizes the choice is really between doing what is right and pursuing revenge.

Genres: Fantasy

396 pages, Kindle Edition

Published November 30, 2016

About the author

John Forrester is the author of Reins of Power, in the Shandian Chronicles epic fantasy series. He is also the author of Fire Mage, Sun Mage, Shadow Mage, Dragon Mage, and Death Mage from the Blacklight Chronicles fantasy series.

Reviews

[Medusa Redden · Rating 5 out of 5]

You got me, now I have to wait for the second book. le sigh Great characters, with the main character that seems to want to be good, but isn't always good at it. I can relate :P

[Kemi Somoye · Rating 5 out of 5]

This is really imaginative

Once I started I couldn't stop. I had to finish the book. Felt like I was part of the story

[carol cox · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great book

This is the first book I have read by this author and I can't wait for the second installment ,wonderful

[Lauren Werley Lankford · Rating 4 out of 5]

This was a great book, but when can we expect book 2??

[Melissa · Rating 3 out of 5]

Readable and engaging story with plucky lead

Not stellar, but not too bad, either. This is a readable and engaging story set in a well-fleshed world with a plucky heroine. The plot pacing moves along quickly, and the story concludes at a satisfactory ending point with an obvious "What's next?"

Though the prose is occasionally a bit clunky, there were none of the egregious grammar or spelling errors that often plague books like this.