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The Chronicles of Balfrith #1
The Hand of Tyr
When Balfrith flees home with his father’s cursed sword, he heads north to find the magical domain of the Elves. But what starts out as a childish flight from home, leads to a quest that will take Balfrith to places and peoples he could only dream of. In his quest to find answers to questions even the Elves do not know, he will awaken an ancient and forgotten evil—and the cursed blade alone holds the power to fight it. But will Balfrith have the courage to take up the sword, and risk his very soul to wield it?
431 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 13, 2017
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April 12, 2018
Must read. When is the next book?
November 11, 2017
The Hand of Tyr is a "must read" both for devoted fans of the fantasy genre and for those who have never ventured into the yet unknown world of the elves (Elefdar) and the dwarves (Dwerden) where the fictitious becomes reality at the hand of the author.
David Sherman's clever selection of picturesque words and phrases makes you feel as though you are a part of the story, a personal friend of the main character, observing the same sights, hearing the sounds he hears and experiencing his surroundings.
The Hand of Tyr is a genuine page turner - a most intriguing journey through unknown lands created by the author's skillful imagination. I loved the ending - made me eager for the coming sequel to the Hand of Tyr.
David Sherman's clever selection of picturesque words and phrases makes you feel as though you are a part of the story, a personal friend of the main character, observing the same sights, hearing the sounds he hears and experiencing his surroundings.
The Hand of Tyr is a genuine page turner - a most intriguing journey through unknown lands created by the author's skillful imagination. I loved the ending - made me eager for the coming sequel to the Hand of Tyr.
October 19, 2017
Great concept. Lacking details
I enjoyed the book overall, but did skip/speed read much of the long, unnecessary and drawn out banter. It was full of long gaps in character development and unexplained events. I.e...How did they have water and food for weeks on end? The author has a good concept, but needs work on important details to develop the story.
I enjoyed the book overall, but did skip/speed read much of the long, unnecessary and drawn out banter. It was full of long gaps in character development and unexplained events. I.e...How did they have water and food for weeks on end? The author has a good concept, but needs work on important details to develop the story.
August 29, 2017
Story, chars and pace are great.
Really like main char n others. Common middle earth like basics but does not feel ripped off. Great pace. Good story end but leaves room for follow up, which I will gladly buy. Added author to the follow list.
Really like main char n others. Common middle earth like basics but does not feel ripped off. Great pace. Good story end but leaves room for follow up, which I will gladly buy. Added author to the follow list.
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September 19, 2017I wrote the book, so it wouldn't be fair of me to rate it. :-)
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