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Dragon-Myth Cycle #2
The Key To The Abyss: An Epic Medieval Fantasy
The War in Heaven Brought Hell to Earth.A.D. 998. In a forbidden book, young scribe Brother Ciarán discovers an ominous prophecy – one tied to the book of Revelation and the first battle between St. Michael and the Dragon.Ciarán learns that every thousand years, the Dragon will be released from his prison. And each time, it creates an opportunity for the Dragon and his servants to free fallen angels and bring about the End of Days.Unless a champion can stop them.Pursuit of the prophecy, however, comes at a terrible price. Only two of Ciarán’s four companions survive to join the a young widow with visions of the distant past and a Moorish poet whose gift with words is rivaled only by his skill with a sword.Together, the trio must find a legendary artifact, one that could turn the tide of this conflict.But the Dragon has his own champion searching for the relic. And if he must, he’ll raise half of Hell to find it…
488 pages, Kindle Edition
Published November 24, 2018
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Joseph Finley
6 books49 followersJoseph Finley writes historical fantasy that mixes medieval history, myth, and a dash of magic. He’s a longtime fan of knights, old legends, classic fantasy paperbacks, and wandering through castles and cathedrals on his travels. Most evenings you’ll find him with a glass of wine in hand, and most mornings he’s back at it, surrounded by history books and chasing down the next story.
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November 26, 2018
It's been 6 years since I read Enoch's Device, and I've read close to 300 books in that time. So when I saw the sequel was being released, I was a little nervous I wouldn't remember enough of the details from the first book to throughly enjoy Key to the Abyss.
I didn't have to worry! While page 1 starts where Enoch's Device left off, Key to the Abyss gives enough cues and reminders from Enoch's (and not in a boring summary) throughout the book to remind you of the essential details. Not to mention Ciaran and Alais, (and Khalil!) are unforgettable, so the segue was smooth.
Key to the Abyss is a seamless blend of history and fantasy, so much so that I found myself looking up different events and places to see if they really existed. Incredible detail made it easy to visualize the characters and events. And did I mention Vikings??
While there are plenty of twists and turns to keep you wondering what's going to happen next, it's a great book to savor and not rush through.
Hope we don't have to wait 6 years for the next one!
I didn't have to worry! While page 1 starts where Enoch's Device left off, Key to the Abyss gives enough cues and reminders from Enoch's (and not in a boring summary) throughout the book to remind you of the essential details. Not to mention Ciaran and Alais, (and Khalil!) are unforgettable, so the segue was smooth.
Key to the Abyss is a seamless blend of history and fantasy, so much so that I found myself looking up different events and places to see if they really existed. Incredible detail made it easy to visualize the characters and events. And did I mention Vikings??
While there are plenty of twists and turns to keep you wondering what's going to happen next, it's a great book to savor and not rush through.
Hope we don't have to wait 6 years for the next one!
April 1, 2022
The key to the abyss
I loved this book very much. It took me on a journey that I will never forget. It had Romans, Vikings and priests. The battles were intense and the end was thrilling.
I loved this book very much. It took me on a journey that I will never forget. It had Romans, Vikings and priests. The battles were intense and the end was thrilling.
November 20, 2020
Interesting.
Love historical fiction. Each year the book of Revelation becomes more relevant. Look forward to more books by this author.
Love historical fiction. Each year the book of Revelation becomes more relevant. Look forward to more books by this author.
February 24, 2021
Super follow on!
Picks up right where Enochs Device leaves off. Great battle imagery and superb twist in the overall plot!
Can’t wait for Book 3!
Picks up right where Enochs Device leaves off. Great battle imagery and superb twist in the overall plot!
Can’t wait for Book 3!
October 15, 2021
a real page turner
Love this nook and found it hard to put down. Binged my way through it long after I should have gone to bed
Love this nook and found it hard to put down. Binged my way through it long after I should have gone to bed
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