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What would you do if your first assignment as a young wizard is to take down a lich?This book was on Amazon's 100 best sellers' chart for free epic fantasy books.
You need to read this epic fantasy novel because it is not only a really great coming of age story about a young wizard attaining his powers, but it incorporates many of the elements your dungeon master warned you about, specifically, a lich.
A lich is an undead magic user who, through the use of various spells and components, transforms itself into an undead creature. This gives it a semblance of immortality. These creatures are very powerful and evil. This book will introduce you to one such being. Baron Marasmus Ebendoom and his twisted goblin Skum are building an army of undead. The two plan to harvest the peaceful villagers from the hamlet of Springdale to fatten up their horde. Sadly, Springdale’s local mage is away. The only one left to stop this horrifying menace is an inexperienced, young wizard named Den. He and a group of misfit adventurers will battle the undead and monsters alike as they gather the magic items they will need to defeat their foe.
Author, Cassidy Raine Wolters, said of this “If you like Dungeons and Dragons, video games, or other role-playing sword and sorcery adventures, you’ll love this book. It's got dwarves, goblins, and even the occasional elf.”
Other books in this series; This is the first book in the War of the Stone series. The second book is called Horde, and the third is Demons. They are also available for purchase. Currently, the author is working hard on his next book. Check for updates on his Facebook page.
Scroll up and get your copy today!
You need to read this epic fantasy novel because it is not only a really great coming of age story about a young wizard attaining his powers, but it incorporates many of the elements your dungeon master warned you about, specifically, a lich.
A lich is an undead magic user who, through the use of various spells and components, transforms itself into an undead creature. This gives it a semblance of immortality. These creatures are very powerful and evil. This book will introduce you to one such being. Baron Marasmus Ebendoom and his twisted goblin Skum are building an army of undead. The two plan to harvest the peaceful villagers from the hamlet of Springdale to fatten up their horde. Sadly, Springdale’s local mage is away. The only one left to stop this horrifying menace is an inexperienced, young wizard named Den. He and a group of misfit adventurers will battle the undead and monsters alike as they gather the magic items they will need to defeat their foe.
Author, Cassidy Raine Wolters, said of this “If you like Dungeons and Dragons, video games, or other role-playing sword and sorcery adventures, you’ll love this book. It's got dwarves, goblins, and even the occasional elf.”
Other books in this series; This is the first book in the War of the Stone series. The second book is called Horde, and the third is Demons. They are also available for purchase. Currently, the author is working hard on his next book. Check for updates on his Facebook page.
Scroll up and get your copy today!
- GenresFantasy
285 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 6, 2017
49 people are currently reading
38 people want to read
About the author
Doug Ward
34 books13 followersAbout the Author
Doug Ward currently lives in Western Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he obtained a BFA in Fine Art. Doug spends much of his time doing oil paintings which incorporate mythology and science, as well as, writing horror, humor, and fantasy novels.
Doug Ward currently lives in Western Pennsylvania. He is a graduate of Slippery Rock University, where he obtained a BFA in Fine Art. Doug spends much of his time doing oil paintings which incorporate mythology and science, as well as, writing horror, humor, and fantasy novels.
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March 27, 2023
Lich is a fantasy novel and the first book in The War of the Stone series. Taking place in an alternate world, primarily in the hamlet of Springdale, the story follows Den, the apprentice to the wizard Finnious, the town’s local mage. After Den is attacked by a wandering skeleton, Finnious discovers that the necromancer Marasmus has taken up residence in a nearby tower. However, since Finnious is already on his way out to help an ally with some other crisis, he puts Den in charge of getting rid of the foul mage, unaware that Marasmus has recently become a lich. To rid the town of this threat, Den must overcome self doubt in his own abilities and forms a team to take Marasmus down.
Lich is a fun fantasy filled with magic, peril, and adventure. Den is inexperience and lacks confidence in himself, uncertain that he is up for the task of taking on a necromancer. The other adventurers he encounters are all unique. The retired female warrior turned tavern owner Bronwynn becomes his greatest ally, along wth a thief named Pinch, a knight named Hank, and a dwarf named Scree. All three of his new friends have different motivations for helping Den. Marasmus himself is power-hungry, seeking to gain immortally and ultimate control over life and death. Even Marasmus’ goblin servant Skum has interesting goals and motivations.
Overall, Lich is a fun, entertaining, and well-written story. The tale reads very similar to a Dungeons and Dragons adventure, which adds to its charm. Fans of fantasy and D&D will enjoy this book and will be looking forward to future installments.
Lich is a fun fantasy filled with magic, peril, and adventure. Den is inexperience and lacks confidence in himself, uncertain that he is up for the task of taking on a necromancer. The other adventurers he encounters are all unique. The retired female warrior turned tavern owner Bronwynn becomes his greatest ally, along wth a thief named Pinch, a knight named Hank, and a dwarf named Scree. All three of his new friends have different motivations for helping Den. Marasmus himself is power-hungry, seeking to gain immortally and ultimate control over life and death. Even Marasmus’ goblin servant Skum has interesting goals and motivations.
Overall, Lich is a fun, entertaining, and well-written story. The tale reads very similar to a Dungeons and Dragons adventure, which adds to its charm. Fans of fantasy and D&D will enjoy this book and will be looking forward to future installments.
January 6, 2021
First off, sorry it took me so long to start reviewing. Being a lover of the paranormal, shifter type genre, I was skeptical about reading this. I'm so glad I did! Love the concept and the characters and the reference to Springdale. Great world building and I will be starting the 2nd one in this series soon. Love the goblin Skum! Overall great read, especially if you are in to fantasy world genre books. I don't like to compare to D&D because this has it's own world building structure!
February 16, 2021
Picked up this book because you don't get many books about liches also I am a great fan of this Fantasy/D&D genre.
Likeable characters and a good story, plenty of action and even a couple of dungeons.
I thought this was a standalone when I got it and it can be read that way but turns out it is the first in a trilogy, will read the second later to see where the author is taking us,
Recommended for an exciting, non-taxing read
Likeable characters and a good story, plenty of action and even a couple of dungeons.
I thought this was a standalone when I got it and it can be read that way but turns out it is the first in a trilogy, will read the second later to see where the author is taking us,
Recommended for an exciting, non-taxing read
September 4, 2019
I really enjoyed this book. As person who loves to play Dungeons a Dragons Neverwinter online, I got a huge kick out of the style of this book. This is a adult book, not for sex but for some of the situations. I really enjoyed it and have started book 2.
October 12, 2022
You won't be disappointed reading this book if you are into fantasy. The storytelling and character development were pretty good. I enjoyed reading it and the journey that it took me.
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