Vega: Orc Slayer

Orc Slayer

by James M. Patrick, Joy A. Lorton (Editor)

In a world filled with fantastical creatures, humans live a life of destitution and forced servitude. Under the oppressive yoke of the orcs, humans run the factories, farms and do any tasks the orcs demand. Beatings and outright killings are an aspect of normal life.

One man will be shown the way of the warrior, forged in the crucible of battle, he will become the man destined to save them all. Hunting orcs in the places they feel safe, he brings death down upon any who enslave his people. He is Vega, and he is, the Orc Slayer.

260 pages, Kindle Edition

First published April 2, 2018

About the author

After serving his country in the US Army, James Patrick spent more than ten years serving as a Department of Defense and Department of State contractor throughout the Middle East to include Kuwait and Iraq. Contractor by day and writer by night, he has worked hard to author work that would entice and entertain his readers.

A student of history and politics, James attempts to bring a great deal of reality and sense of authenticity to his characters. Characters that become more to you than just the words on a page. Compelling stories that do more than simply entertain, but also a reason to laugh, cry, and in some cases want to scream.

For more information about James and his current projects you can follow him at TheJamesPatrick.com.

Reviews

[Al Burke · Rating 4 out of 5]

This a solid dark urban fantasy, set in an interesting world where orcs, dwarves and elves co-exist, and humans are bottom of the food chain, slaves to their orcish masters. The non-human races run massive corporations that hold governments hostage (in a sense).

Step forward, Vega, the man who stands between the orcs and the complete enslavement of humanity. He in known as the Orc Slayer, attacking their corporate holdings and rescuing what humans he can. He is troubled, taking on the saving of humanity almost by himself, and struggling under the weight of his task.

The story is told mostly from the perspective of Vega, but also his begrudging sidekick Quapip, an alcoholic gnome (yup) who is a master of elemental magic, but despises the other non-human races. Also thrown into the mix is a dwarf, Graldur, who sides with Vega after discovering his employers shady dealings. This does not go down well with Quapip, and one can sense trouble brewing when the topic of trust comes up.

I liked the story for the most part. The action and plot were good and the characters likable enough, but the scenes at "The Farm" slowed the story down, in my opinion.

If you like urban fantasy with a gritty edge, you should add Vega: Orc Slayer to your list.

[Elizabeth Barnett · Rating 5 out of 5]

Review

Omg this book is amazing.it has twists and turns and unexpectedly adventures. I'm hooked definitely loved it can't wait for more.if you want adventure and action and mystery this is the book for you I love it so much.i want more seriously more.

[Book Lovers Hangout · Rating 4 out of 5]

I thoroughly enjoyed this story. I had adventure. It had laughs. It had twists that I did not see coming. It is a creative story and unlike anything I have read previously and I loved that about this book. I definitely did not know what to expect. I am so glad I read this story and I look forward to reading so much more from this author.