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War of the Downer King
Now that Crik and the Downers, once-slaves of Ungstah, have arrived safely in the village of Arined, they can breathe freely for the first time in their short lives.
However, unbeknownst to them, the specter of Sulfus the gaunt king and the witch of Ungstah looms over their new home, the last vestige of safety in the Northern Reaches.
Meanwhile, in Ungstah, Durgan, former Captain of the Watch, and those left behind, prepare for their final assault against Sulfus, knowing his fall is their only way to freedom. But as each day passes and lives are lost, the uprising begins to falter.
Aniel, a messenger from the Eastern lands, knows that time is running out as she searches through the dark past of an ancient king in the hope of finding a clue to the mysterious origins of Sulfus and the King’s Eyes.
How long can Crik and his companions hide from Sulfus and the King’s Eyes? Will Durgan and the Branded have the strength to topple a throne? What secrets will Aniel find? Will it be enough to overthrow a king and free the Downers once and for all?
It all began with a child. It will only end with a war.
However, unbeknownst to them, the specter of Sulfus the gaunt king and the witch of Ungstah looms over their new home, the last vestige of safety in the Northern Reaches.
Meanwhile, in Ungstah, Durgan, former Captain of the Watch, and those left behind, prepare for their final assault against Sulfus, knowing his fall is their only way to freedom. But as each day passes and lives are lost, the uprising begins to falter.
Aniel, a messenger from the Eastern lands, knows that time is running out as she searches through the dark past of an ancient king in the hope of finding a clue to the mysterious origins of Sulfus and the King’s Eyes.
How long can Crik and his companions hide from Sulfus and the King’s Eyes? Will Durgan and the Branded have the strength to topple a throne? What secrets will Aniel find? Will it be enough to overthrow a king and free the Downers once and for all?
It all began with a child. It will only end with a war.
272 pages, Paperback
Published July 23, 2019
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December 3, 2019
This third book of Scott Keen's trilogy is a fantastic finale to the Scar of the Downers story. It is rare, for me anyway, that each book in a series is better than it's predecessor, but this did not disappoint. On the contrary, I could not put it down. War of the Downers takes the reader on an exciting journey of highs and lows with eye opening revelations at every turn. The protagonists became more endearing and the antagonists more hated, creating a roller coaster of emotions that escalate right to the very end. I highly recommend this trilogy to anyone who loves a good adventure in fantasy fiction. It's definitely worth the read!
March 16, 2026
6 stars!
November 19, 2019
A Riveting Finale!
This third book of Scott Keen's trilogy is a fantastic finale to the Scar of the Downers story. It is rare, for me anyway, that each book in a series is better than it's predecessor, but this did not disappoint. On the contrary, I could not put it down. War of the Downers takes the reader on an exciting journey of highs and lows with eye opening revelations at every turn. The protagonists became more endearing and the antagonists more hated, creating a roller coaster of emotions that escalate right to the very end. I highly recommend this trilogy to anyone who loves a good adventure in fantasy fiction. It's definitely worth the read!
This third book of Scott Keen's trilogy is a fantastic finale to the Scar of the Downers story. It is rare, for me anyway, that each book in a series is better than it's predecessor, but this did not disappoint. On the contrary, I could not put it down. War of the Downers takes the reader on an exciting journey of highs and lows with eye opening revelations at every turn. The protagonists became more endearing and the antagonists more hated, creating a roller coaster of emotions that escalate right to the very end. I highly recommend this trilogy to anyone who loves a good adventure in fantasy fiction. It's definitely worth the read!
January 2, 2021
An awesome ending to the Scar of the Downers trilogy! Don't want to spoil anything, so I won't be specific, but I really loved the resolution of Crik and Tinker, as well as Durgan's storyline. Just a great book and series!
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