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The Teralin Sword #2
Soldier Sword
As Endric continues his search for the traitor Urik, a new threat emerges, one that demands the attention of the Denraen. Now an officer, Endric should be a part of the planning, but the general seems determined to keep him from it. Endric searches for information that might help him understand, and as he finally thinks he’s getting close to discovering word on Urik, he’s sent from the city on what appears nothing more than a pointless mission.
When an asset he cares for goes missing, Endric betrays the Denraen to go after them, and doing so brings him into contact with the new threat. Endric might be the only one able to respond, but doing so means he must lead, something he’s struggled with since his commission, and means he’s drawn into a game of Urik’s choosing, one where the stakes are his life and the leadership of the Denraen.
When an asset he cares for goes missing, Endric betrays the Denraen to go after them, and doing so brings him into contact with the new threat. Endric might be the only one able to respond, but doing so means he must lead, something he’s struggled with since his commission, and means he’s drawn into a game of Urik’s choosing, one where the stakes are his life and the leadership of the Denraen.
310 pages, Kindle Edition
First published June 7, 2017
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December 31, 2022
Endric is back with his father, now serving as one of his officers after the events at the end of the first book. Endric is doubling down on his training and is almost free of feeling inferior to his brother. Good personal growth, both mentally and physically.
There is plenty of unrest to the north and south, with the enemies of the previous book in one direction and a new group to the other.
Much cleaner book than the first, with a better flow.
There is plenty of unrest to the north and south, with the enemies of the previous book in one direction and a new group to the other.
Much cleaner book than the first, with a better flow.
January 23, 2022
Damn! I was really getting into this one but that one loss at the end really did me on. I wanted to hurl my kindle across the room. 🤬 Wtf. He was the one interesting character in the whole damn series!
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September 22, 2020
A good read
Holmberg has the knack. He takes one of the oldest literary tropes, the Hero's Journey, and makes it new again. And he does it in multiple series. I'm a big fan of Timothy Ellis, James Haddock and Glyn Stewart. Holmberg, like them, manages to tell a cracking good story, well plotted w/o a lot of unnecessary explanation. The worlds of his books simply are. And like the others, he moves the plot along in an intelligent and interesting way. The characters are appealing and fit the plot lines.
If you're looking for an entertaining 3 or 4 hours, these books will deliver. And, yes I know the plots, characters and circumstances are derivative and some what repetitive. So what? Shakespeare stole all of his plots and many of his characters from somewhere else. Read my 1st sentence again. And then pick up any of Holmberg's (or any of the others I mentioned) and spend an enjoyable 3 or 4 hours wallowing in a well written adventure. It ain't T H Lawrence which is the whole point. It's just plain indulgence and fun.😎
Holmberg has the knack. He takes one of the oldest literary tropes, the Hero's Journey, and makes it new again. And he does it in multiple series. I'm a big fan of Timothy Ellis, James Haddock and Glyn Stewart. Holmberg, like them, manages to tell a cracking good story, well plotted w/o a lot of unnecessary explanation. The worlds of his books simply are. And like the others, he moves the plot along in an intelligent and interesting way. The characters are appealing and fit the plot lines.
If you're looking for an entertaining 3 or 4 hours, these books will deliver. And, yes I know the plots, characters and circumstances are derivative and some what repetitive. So what? Shakespeare stole all of his plots and many of his characters from somewhere else. Read my 1st sentence again. And then pick up any of Holmberg's (or any of the others I mentioned) and spend an enjoyable 3 or 4 hours wallowing in a well written adventure. It ain't T H Lawrence which is the whole point. It's just plain indulgence and fun.😎
July 28, 2017
As good as the first book. Endric is again forced to make decisions while knowing little and given answers to even less and his struggle to understand what is going on and how is he supposed to be the leader he is expected to be is well done.
Even though the book starts a bit slowly as Endric is lurking around and trying to learn more, when the action starts it's unstoppable and the schemes unleashed are complex and thought-through.
Even though the book starts a bit slowly as Endric is lurking around and trying to learn more, when the action starts it's unstoppable and the schemes unleashed are complex and thought-through.
October 18, 2018
Good story. Lots of adventure
Endric has grown up into a great warrior, if only be believed in himself. He is his own worst enemy. Can he overcome his fears? Will he ever see in himself what others see. Read it for yourselves, fast paced with lots of adventure thrown in. Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. Happy Reading!!
Endric has grown up into a great warrior, if only be believed in himself. He is his own worst enemy. Can he overcome his fears? Will he ever see in himself what others see. Read it for yourselves, fast paced with lots of adventure thrown in. Hope you enjoy this book as much as I did. Happy Reading!!
July 8, 2017
I really like this story a lot. All the characters are interesting making this a hard book, Kindle, whatever, to put down.
I'm just waiting for the next book to come out because there are questions to be answered, nasty bad guys to be dealt with and ancestors to learn about. It should be good.
I'm just waiting for the next book to come out because there are questions to be answered, nasty bad guys to be dealt with and ancestors to learn about. It should be good.
December 12, 2019
Strong characters; ample detail; elegant storytelling....
The 2nd installment brings Endric along his journey nicely. He continues to learn more about the world around him and the power within him. I look forward to following Endric’s next adventures.
The 2nd installment brings Endric along his journey nicely. He continues to learn more about the world around him and the power within him. I look forward to following Endric’s next adventures.
May 25, 2023
Finally back in the Generals Endric accepts a commission as his fathers has been wanting him to. But will he be able to lead men? Will men allow him to lead them. Only time will tell as Endric is still young and still learning.
June 8, 2017
Good reading
I have liked this book and would recommend it to others. It was an enjoyable read looking forward too the next book
I have liked this book and would recommend it to others. It was an enjoyable read looking forward too the next book
June 20, 2017
Can't wait for the next book in this series, great author
July 30, 2017
Disappointing follow-up effort to a promising series.
Adds nothing to the story arc with little character development.
The only positive aspect is that of a bigger sword
Adds nothing to the story arc with little character development.
The only positive aspect is that of a bigger sword
August 29, 2017
Working on it
Getting their taking my time to get to know the author and the way he thinks lost a great writer in Mr germmell
Getting their taking my time to get to know the author and the way he thinks lost a great writer in Mr germmell
September 28, 2017
It's an interesting story even though the writing and pacing are not great. I ordered the third right after finishing it so the author is doing something right ;) let's see if it is finish the series.
January 30, 2018
Another Good Story
This second book in the series continues the plot well and prepares readers for the rest of the story and gives us more insight to the characters.
This second book in the series continues the plot well and prepares readers for the rest of the story and gives us more insight to the characters.
July 12, 2019
Soldier Sword.
I enjoyed this immensely. Swift flow good intrigue. The next should be as entertaining and keep me questioning what's next.
I enjoyed this immensely. Swift flow good intrigue. The next should be as entertaining and keep me questioning what's next.
January 10, 2020
DNF.. IDK JUST WASNT PULLING ME IN..
February 1, 2020
Good read
Interesting if a bit cliche and predictable. Would recommend to others. Read this book in a little over a day.
Interesting if a bit cliche and predictable. Would recommend to others. Read this book in a little over a day.
April 25, 2025
Another captivating book in the series. At last I have found a series I want to read.
August 30, 2017
Great story! Please hire a proofreader.
Love the storyline, pace and characters. The missed words and fragmented sentences got worse as the book progressed. In fact book one had less errors as well. It was very distracting and several times pulled me out of my intended immersion into the story. But keep up the great work with the series. I'm going to go and grab book three now!
Love the storyline, pace and characters. The missed words and fragmented sentences got worse as the book progressed. In fact book one had less errors as well. It was very distracting and several times pulled me out of my intended immersion into the story. But keep up the great work with the series. I'm going to go and grab book three now!
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