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Forgotten Fortress: The Complete Swordmaster Trilogy
Ten warriors hunt a lone man. He flees … and plunges headlong into an epic quest of even greater danger. Talon, ruthlessly pursued by the warrior band, returns to the land of his birth. He finds it threatened by an army. The mountain fortress that guards the narrow pass into the realm is undermanned. Worse, the kingdom’s soldiers are fighting a battle on another front. There are no reinforcements. The fortress will soon fall. When it does, the enemy will ravage an entire kingdom. Talon risks his life to bring word to allies who might help. But to reach them, he must somehow pass through the very army set to destroy his homeland. He begins the quest, but the warrior band has not given up the hunt. Nor is the invading army led by a man, but by a sorcerer ready to risk anything for victory. Talon is beset by enemies at every step, including a creature of dark power that stalks him. The road to safety is long, and the hope of success is short. Yet, in the darkest hour of his life, he finds an unexpected ally. A girl of striking courage helps him, and he falls in love with her. But if his quest fails, only smoke and ash will remain of the future they might have shared. This boxed set contains the entire Swordmaster trilogy, previously released as Fortress of the Forgotten. This is a remastered and expanded edition.
366 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 16, 2018
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August 13, 2019
Fortress - 3/5
Remember the fight scenes in Lord of the Rings? This little fantasy novella is basically one big Lord of the Rings fight scene but with goblins instead of orcs. The characters, world building and story really aren't interesting or well-developed, but that doesn't seem to be the focus at all which is something not seen too often except for classic sword and sorcery books like Conan the Barbarian.
My only big complaint is that the final chapter ends very abruptly and leaves the book feeling unfinished. The entire trilogy is basically just one book split into three parts rather than three self-contained narratives that continue after one another. A good book if you just want some mindless action between man and monster without commiting to a massive story or world.
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Quest - 3/5
Quest continues the tradition of the first book by feeling like one long Lord of the Rings battle scene. This one feels more like Shadows of Mordor than Lord of the Rings as the action is a bit more gritty and brutal. Good fun.
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Siege - 4/5
The final entry in this trilogy is better in every way than the previous two books. The action is even grittier and flashier and this time it has much stronger characterization, lore, emotional depth and even a few surprising plot twists in a series that’s been fairly minimal in terms of plot. This was a very simple and straightforward trilogy about warriors clashing with goblins, a fun escapade of classic fantasy action.
Remember the fight scenes in Lord of the Rings? This little fantasy novella is basically one big Lord of the Rings fight scene but with goblins instead of orcs. The characters, world building and story really aren't interesting or well-developed, but that doesn't seem to be the focus at all which is something not seen too often except for classic sword and sorcery books like Conan the Barbarian.
My only big complaint is that the final chapter ends very abruptly and leaves the book feeling unfinished. The entire trilogy is basically just one book split into three parts rather than three self-contained narratives that continue after one another. A good book if you just want some mindless action between man and monster without commiting to a massive story or world.
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Quest - 3/5
Quest continues the tradition of the first book by feeling like one long Lord of the Rings battle scene. This one feels more like Shadows of Mordor than Lord of the Rings as the action is a bit more gritty and brutal. Good fun.
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Siege - 4/5
The final entry in this trilogy is better in every way than the previous two books. The action is even grittier and flashier and this time it has much stronger characterization, lore, emotional depth and even a few surprising plot twists in a series that’s been fairly minimal in terms of plot. This was a very simple and straightforward trilogy about warriors clashing with goblins, a fun escapade of classic fantasy action.
May 22, 2019
A solid entry into the genre
All in all it was a decent book. At times it felt a bit to “paint by the numbers” almost like its for fantasy beginners,but it was still worth the read. I’m hoping that the author gets more comfortable with his characters and the books get even better.
All in all it was a decent book. At times it felt a bit to “paint by the numbers” almost like its for fantasy beginners,but it was still worth the read. I’m hoping that the author gets more comfortable with his characters and the books get even better.
May 25, 2019
Great books lots of energy
This is the second time I have read this story and it seem to be different. But there is one part that does not seem right. Talent left but the axe man seem to know him and the duke daughter. I do believe he came on the scene after they left.
This is the second time I have read this story and it seem to be different. But there is one part that does not seem right. Talent left but the axe man seem to know him and the duke daughter. I do believe he came on the scene after they left.
September 23, 2018
Interesting storyline
Interesting read that brings out the darkness and evil with twists and turns while striving for the survival of one realm.
Interesting read that brings out the darkness and evil with twists and turns while striving for the survival of one realm.
November 5, 2018
Reasonable
Too many typos and bad grammar.like an old report card, could do better but generally a passable read never the less
Too many typos and bad grammar.like an old report card, could do better but generally a passable read never the less
December 11, 2018
Just a great adventure with characters you instantly befriend.
My kind of afventure right from the start! This is a fun book for any age...from teenager to us old guys.
My kind of afventure right from the start! This is a fun book for any age...from teenager to us old guys.
January 10, 2019
Exciting
Very good book. Enjoyed the martial arts aspects. Look forward to reading the next book in the series. Good philosophical thoughts
Very good book. Enjoyed the martial arts aspects. Look forward to reading the next book in the series. Good philosophical thoughts
February 27, 2019
Barely passable read with far too much ‘telling’ and numerous grammar and spelling errors.
May 28, 2019
So so
The parts a out the swords man were ok the other half of the 3 books was long and repetetive
The parts a out the swords man were ok the other half of the 3 books was long and repetetive
January 15, 2020
A Little Short of “Epic”
Nice story but felt more like a “short story” than an epic series. Some Lord of the Rings type characters and plot but they weren’t fully developed. The story almost felt rushed to get to the ending.
Would I read the next book in this series? Sure, I would like to see where the story goes from here.
Nice story but felt more like a “short story” than an epic series. Some Lord of the Rings type characters and plot but they weren’t fully developed. The story almost felt rushed to get to the ending.
Would I read the next book in this series? Sure, I would like to see where the story goes from here.
October 9, 2019
Good Story
Except for bad syntax and incorrect spelling, the story was fine. The tension held strong until the end. The characters were well-defined and the siege described realistically.
Except for bad syntax and incorrect spelling, the story was fine. The tension held strong until the end. The characters were well-defined and the siege described realistically.
April 29, 2020
Throughly enjoyed it.
So glad noblebright is back. It's so hard to find a story styled on the old epic tales. Good writing, noble characters and a happy ending. What more could a person want.
Thank you Rutger
So glad noblebright is back. It's so hard to find a story styled on the old epic tales. Good writing, noble characters and a happy ending. What more could a person want.
Thank you Rutger
June 28, 2023
A Fantasy of the Great Tradition
This work is an entertaining sword and sorcerer's tale as defined by the classic definition. Talon is one of the heroes who struggles against evil. I enjoyed the books and think that you will too.
This work is an entertaining sword and sorcerer's tale as defined by the classic definition. Talon is one of the heroes who struggles against evil. I enjoyed the books and think that you will too.
November 5, 2019
Exciting! Hard to put down once I started to read.
I recommend guidebook to anyone interested in sword fighting, intrigue, and a bit of romance woven through the entire story.
I recommend guidebook to anyone interested in sword fighting, intrigue, and a bit of romance woven through the entire story.
December 22, 2019
Enjoyable
I really got into this book. It has a few proofed goofs but it is still a very good read.
I really got into this book. It has a few proofed goofs but it is still a very good read.
January 28, 2020
Good read.
I was slow getting into this series, but that changed. It gripped me and I couldn't put it down. Enjoyed it.
I was slow getting into this series, but that changed. It gripped me and I couldn't put it down. Enjoyed it.
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June 7, 2021Nice
Nice story. Could have been just 1 book instead of 3. Enjoyed the read. No more to say for now
Nice story. Could have been just 1 book instead of 3. Enjoyed the read. No more to say for now
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