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The Phoenix Empire #1
The Knight of Inner Light
When Wes's village is destroyed by bandits, he awakens to a new, powerful magic that he doesn't understand, and doesn't even truly control. This power leaves him with newfound responsibilities, and problems, as he struggles to keep important promises to those around him and those long gone as the world around him begins a slow, painful descent into chaos and darkness as demons begin roaming the lands for the first time in an Age.
Wes's power might just be able to make the difference and save everyone, but he's just one boy.
Beyond demons and darkness, Wes has to come to terms with the fear that magic, especially his own immense new power invokes in the people of the Kingdom of Strata, as well as the class system that leaves the nobility towering over those they deem beneath themselves.
Even if he manages to save the Kingdom, and those around him, will he still be a good person when all is said and done?
Wes's power might just be able to make the difference and save everyone, but he's just one boy.
Beyond demons and darkness, Wes has to come to terms with the fear that magic, especially his own immense new power invokes in the people of the Kingdom of Strata, as well as the class system that leaves the nobility towering over those they deem beneath themselves.
Even if he manages to save the Kingdom, and those around him, will he still be a good person when all is said and done?
246 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 8, 2018
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November 12, 2019
Robuster
I gave this story a four star because it is an excellent tale for the just turned teenager.
Wes is a great role model , the story has no sexual scenes and very little bad language. It does have violence by the buses full.
It’s a tried and true formula of this genre.
I recommend it for any teenager.
I gave this story a four star because it is an excellent tale for the just turned teenager.
Wes is a great role model , the story has no sexual scenes and very little bad language. It does have violence by the buses full.
It’s a tried and true formula of this genre.
I recommend it for any teenager.
December 1, 2019
This guy took a Reddit writing prompt and RAN
Impressive , from one tiny writing prompt on a subreddit to at least 2 volumes . I think this is a nice book, classic hero story. I am going to share it with my son, this is a great book for the age when they can read regular novels but aren't quite ready for ASOIAF.
Impressive , from one tiny writing prompt on a subreddit to at least 2 volumes . I think this is a nice book, classic hero story. I am going to share it with my son, this is a great book for the age when they can read regular novels but aren't quite ready for ASOIAF.
December 17, 2019
Unexpected yet fun adventure
This story surprised me, after the opening scene, this story takes many twists. There’s quite a few grammatical errors, nothing that detracts from the story, just annoying. The 4 stars are due to the inconsistencies that crop up. All in all, it’s a good read.
This story surprised me, after the opening scene, this story takes many twists. There’s quite a few grammatical errors, nothing that detracts from the story, just annoying. The 4 stars are due to the inconsistencies that crop up. All in all, it’s a good read.
January 11, 2019
Good book
A nice coming of age story with a likeable mc and a good story. The sudden gain of a powerful magic was not well explained but past that it was fun to read. Will definitely get the next book
A nice coming of age story with a likeable mc and a good story. The sudden gain of a powerful magic was not well explained but past that it was fun to read. Will definitely get the next book
May 3, 2019
Very hard to put down
Story flows smoothly and the main character grows and develops with his experience as the plot progresses. New aspects characters blend in smoothly and enhance the story.
Story flows smoothly and the main character grows and develops with his experience as the plot progresses. New aspects characters blend in smoothly and enhance the story.
November 9, 2019
Well please!
For this being the authors first book to ever publish I must say this is a work of art. Full of action and magic I found it hard to put this book down
A must read indeed!
For this being the authors first book to ever publish I must say this is a work of art. Full of action and magic I found it hard to put this book down
A must read indeed!
March 1, 2020
Great read
This back has a very interesting and new magic system. The characters are also great and keep you coming back for more.
This back has a very interesting and new magic system. The characters are also great and keep you coming back for more.
June 4, 2020
Chivalry
King Arthur's round table and the search for the holy grail . Great mythic story
Well worth the effort great model
King Arthur's round table and the search for the holy grail . Great mythic story
Well worth the effort great model
March 6, 2024
Very good
Well written! With lots of non stop action!! Once you start reading you just can not stop. You must see what happens next!
Well written! With lots of non stop action!! Once you start reading you just can not stop. You must see what happens next!
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