Return of the Shadows

by Donald L. Marino

Will you answer the call of the ancient gods, and become a CHOSEN? The Goddess Hel has played her hand well and tipped the balance of good and evil in her favor once again. Now she seeks revenge on her sister, The Goddess Atla, and the four races that worship her. The Goddess Atla has picked the chosen from each race. Now they must race against time to her temple, and ply the oldest of magics to restore the balance. Has the Goddess Atla picked well or will the Goddess Hel get her revenge? Seven hundred years after the first wars have ended and no one in the human lands can remember how ruthless the Goddess Hel was. The chosen human wielder, Whiley, a boy born to the streets, with nothing but his wits and honor, Whiley must seek out the help of the elves. Whiley faces a great challenge, but he must trust Alastrine if he has a chance of helping save not only the fate of the races, but everything dear to him. You won't want to stop reading this epic three-book fantasy series where old magic and new alliances will determine the fate of the four races as the Goddess Hel wages a war against them. In the first book "The Chosen" alliances are made as the Goddesses fight for the upper hand.

122 pages, Paperback

Published October 29, 2020

Reviews

[Sarah Karasek · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very cool premise, and I'm already in love with some of the characters. Quick, short read, but I'm excited to get the next book. Recommended for fans of Terry Brooks (who was my favorite fantasy author as a kid, and according to the author's bio, his favorite author too). Even more highly recommended for fans of Terry Brooks who don't have the time atm to sit down and read a book that thick.

Cons: Some noticeable typos and repetitive phrasing, but if you're used to reading books by indie authors, there's no more than you might expect.