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War Torn: An Anthology In Seven Realms Of Fantasy
War Torn
Seven international authors bring you seven short stories in seven fantasy genres, exploring the theme- War Torn.
Ambushed by Angela Stevens
(Contemporary Fantasy/ Dark Fantasy)
When the Black Walker Warriors are ambushed by the Clizyati, a vicious battle ensues. Caught up in its midst is Kanga, the Warrior’s latest recruit. Fighting for his life, Kanga knows that whatever the outcome, this may well be the last battle in a war that has raged since the dawn of time.
But when the dust settles, victory and defeat pay the same price.
The Praetorian by D.P Joynes
(Dark Fantasy, Magical Realism, Medical Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Time Travel)
“Flies. Flies everywhere. In blood...”
Artorius, the commanding officer of a Roman army, loves the taste of battle, but he hates the stench of blood. Blood gives rise to flies, which he cannot control. And neither can the Time Witch. Despite all her magical powers, the Witch has no control over the actions of living creatures, so she’ll try every time-tested tactic to tempt the Commander, to get Artorius to do her bidding. But his future self has other plans.
Unmoored by Justine Alley Dowsett
(Fantasy Adventure)
Renaud Laurent is a gambler and a sailor taking life as it comes and living only for his next drink. Then, on one fateful night in his favorite port town, civil war threatens and he finds himself having to choose between saving his own hide or risking himself for the sake of a stranger.
The City That Fell by K.L Dimago
(Fantasy, High Fantasy, Romance)
Keturah has always excelled in magic skills and dreams of becoming a member of court in the city of Lucenskath beneath the leader of Nefeiah, Elias, who has led an era of peace and prosperity. But when she is befriended and wooed by Lucas, a fellow student, she learns of a plot to overthrow Elias and his magic council. Keturah must choose between her love of Lucas and her trust in Elias and decide whether or not to make the ultimate sacrifice.
A Touch Of Magic by Lisa White
(Magical Realism, Paranormal, Romance, )
Plastic surgeon Jessie Inglewood is staunchly anti-natural medicine. Sure, the owner of the local health food store is sexy, but there’s no way she’s going to the “dark side” and dating a natural health hippy! No, she’s seen a lot of ridiculous things in her clinic over the years, and as far as she’s concerned, holistic nutritionists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and crystal waving energy healers are all the same: unethical quacks and charlatans peddling false hope to the vulnerable. Jessie’s very comfortable with her judgement… until a woman in white appears at her clinic one night and gives her an extraordinary gift – the ability to heal people. Jessie has a choice to make: keep giving hands-on miracles to people or give up her gift so she can have her old life back - the one where her colleagues don’t view her as one of the quacks she used to criticize.
The Fortress by Lorel Clayton
(Fantasy/ Steampunk)
No one is infallible, but some people cannot afford to be wrong, not when lives are at stake. In this story from the world of Eva Thorne, visit The Fortress, where a line in the sand has been drawn to keep the living safe from the god of death. Meet the man who guards that line.
Paid In Blood by Tiger Hebert
(Dark Epic Fantasy)
Harlyx, a wealthy and quite possibly mad old man is wanted for treason after stealing a powerful artifact. His hired hand, Alduran, now finds himself on the run with the crazy old man as a king’s army hunts them down.
Seven international authors bring you seven short stories in seven fantasy genres, exploring the theme- War Torn.
Ambushed by Angela Stevens
(Contemporary Fantasy/ Dark Fantasy)
When the Black Walker Warriors are ambushed by the Clizyati, a vicious battle ensues. Caught up in its midst is Kanga, the Warrior’s latest recruit. Fighting for his life, Kanga knows that whatever the outcome, this may well be the last battle in a war that has raged since the dawn of time.
But when the dust settles, victory and defeat pay the same price.
The Praetorian by D.P Joynes
(Dark Fantasy, Magical Realism, Medical Fiction, Historical Fantasy, Time Travel)
“Flies. Flies everywhere. In blood...”
Artorius, the commanding officer of a Roman army, loves the taste of battle, but he hates the stench of blood. Blood gives rise to flies, which he cannot control. And neither can the Time Witch. Despite all her magical powers, the Witch has no control over the actions of living creatures, so she’ll try every time-tested tactic to tempt the Commander, to get Artorius to do her bidding. But his future self has other plans.
Unmoored by Justine Alley Dowsett
(Fantasy Adventure)
Renaud Laurent is a gambler and a sailor taking life as it comes and living only for his next drink. Then, on one fateful night in his favorite port town, civil war threatens and he finds himself having to choose between saving his own hide or risking himself for the sake of a stranger.
The City That Fell by K.L Dimago
(Fantasy, High Fantasy, Romance)
Keturah has always excelled in magic skills and dreams of becoming a member of court in the city of Lucenskath beneath the leader of Nefeiah, Elias, who has led an era of peace and prosperity. But when she is befriended and wooed by Lucas, a fellow student, she learns of a plot to overthrow Elias and his magic council. Keturah must choose between her love of Lucas and her trust in Elias and decide whether or not to make the ultimate sacrifice.
A Touch Of Magic by Lisa White
(Magical Realism, Paranormal, Romance, )
Plastic surgeon Jessie Inglewood is staunchly anti-natural medicine. Sure, the owner of the local health food store is sexy, but there’s no way she’s going to the “dark side” and dating a natural health hippy! No, she’s seen a lot of ridiculous things in her clinic over the years, and as far as she’s concerned, holistic nutritionists, naturopaths, chiropractors, and crystal waving energy healers are all the same: unethical quacks and charlatans peddling false hope to the vulnerable. Jessie’s very comfortable with her judgement… until a woman in white appears at her clinic one night and gives her an extraordinary gift – the ability to heal people. Jessie has a choice to make: keep giving hands-on miracles to people or give up her gift so she can have her old life back - the one where her colleagues don’t view her as one of the quacks she used to criticize.
The Fortress by Lorel Clayton
(Fantasy/ Steampunk)
No one is infallible, but some people cannot afford to be wrong, not when lives are at stake. In this story from the world of Eva Thorne, visit The Fortress, where a line in the sand has been drawn to keep the living safe from the god of death. Meet the man who guards that line.
Paid In Blood by Tiger Hebert
(Dark Epic Fantasy)
Harlyx, a wealthy and quite possibly mad old man is wanted for treason after stealing a powerful artifact. His hired hand, Alduran, now finds himself on the run with the crazy old man as a king’s army hunts them down.
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Published August 1, 2017
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August 20, 2017
Three and a half stars for War Torn - an eclectic mix of fantasy stories on the theme of war of different lengths, tone and pacing. Two longer stories were bracketed by shorter stories at front and back.
'Ambushed' by Angela Stevens was an interesting exploration of eternal battle between the Skin Walkers (shapeshifters of North American lore) and the army of the dead.
'The Praetorian' by D P Joynes was a time-bending interaction between present disability, a bloody and brutal past war in ancient times and a co-dependent relationship - intriguing but I didn't warm to any of the characters.
'Unmoored' by Justine Alley Dowsett was an entertaining prequel of the start of a war, with an open ending leading to the novel Uncharted.
'The City that Fell' by K L Dimago was a longer story with a slower lead in and intriguing setting (including cloud cities and elemental magic) - when two students of magic are initially attracted at the academy but find themselves on opposing sides in the on-coming war. It felt like a prequel or origin story.
'A Touch of Magic' by Lisa M White had a slow lead as Doctor Jessie Inglewood, ardent opponent of all alternative medicine suddenly finds herself endowed with a 'gift' that defies logic and reason. The 'message' in favour of natural medicine was hammered relentlessly through extreme positions and constant repetition, but despite this, the paranormal themes were interesting and the romance was a fun subplot. The 'war', I'm guessing, being between Jessie's hard-line black and white position of modern medicine/science and natural remedies.
'The Fortress' by Lorel Clayton is a morality tale when an arrogant warlock king ignores the value of brotherhood and offered help over his own knowledge and power with drastic results. It felt part of a larger story.
'Paid in Blood' by Tiger Herbert - a tragic-comic tale as a warlock flees the armies of an avenging king with a twist at the end.
With occasional rough edges, the seven stories were an entertaining intro to the fantasy worlds of seven authors.
'Ambushed' by Angela Stevens was an interesting exploration of eternal battle between the Skin Walkers (shapeshifters of North American lore) and the army of the dead.
'The Praetorian' by D P Joynes was a time-bending interaction between present disability, a bloody and brutal past war in ancient times and a co-dependent relationship - intriguing but I didn't warm to any of the characters.
'Unmoored' by Justine Alley Dowsett was an entertaining prequel of the start of a war, with an open ending leading to the novel Uncharted.
'The City that Fell' by K L Dimago was a longer story with a slower lead in and intriguing setting (including cloud cities and elemental magic) - when two students of magic are initially attracted at the academy but find themselves on opposing sides in the on-coming war. It felt like a prequel or origin story.
'A Touch of Magic' by Lisa M White had a slow lead as Doctor Jessie Inglewood, ardent opponent of all alternative medicine suddenly finds herself endowed with a 'gift' that defies logic and reason. The 'message' in favour of natural medicine was hammered relentlessly through extreme positions and constant repetition, but despite this, the paranormal themes were interesting and the romance was a fun subplot. The 'war', I'm guessing, being between Jessie's hard-line black and white position of modern medicine/science and natural remedies.
'The Fortress' by Lorel Clayton is a morality tale when an arrogant warlock king ignores the value of brotherhood and offered help over his own knowledge and power with drastic results. It felt part of a larger story.
'Paid in Blood' by Tiger Herbert - a tragic-comic tale as a warlock flees the armies of an avenging king with a twist at the end.
With occasional rough edges, the seven stories were an entertaining intro to the fantasy worlds of seven authors.
June 14, 2018
Tiger Hebert
Paid In Blood
Gripping tale from the very start. Great introduction to characters and world building. I am excited read more.
Paid In Blood
Gripping tale from the very start. Great introduction to characters and world building. I am excited read more.
August 26, 2017
War Torn by angela steven.
A collection of short stories. This was a really good read with good characters. Some I enjoyed more than others. 5*. Tbc on fb.
A collection of short stories. This was a really good read with good characters. Some I enjoyed more than others. 5*. Tbc on fb.
August 30, 2017
Brilliant collection of stories. I really liked the way that The City that Fell was written and I liked the storylines of The Fortress and Paid in Blood.
I would recommend this as there is a nice mix of different types of story
I would recommend this as there is a nice mix of different types of story
August 22, 2017
This was a very interesting set of stories. I think my favorite was Ambushed by Angela Stevens. It is one of my favorite storylines, and while quite brief was well written. There were a few others that i didn't care for, but overall the entire collection was well done. Thank you for the opportunity to review this anthology, it was an interesting read.
August 19, 2017
An international collection of 7 stories which has been carefully assembled. I particularly enjoyed the twisty plot of ‘The Praetorian’ and the thoughtful symmetry of ‘A Touch of Magic’.
December 17, 2018
Good Anthology
This is a good way to get an introduction to these authors. I would highly recommend this book if you like your fantasy stories varied
This is a good way to get an introduction to these authors. I would highly recommend this book if you like your fantasy stories varied
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