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The Fifth Interdictor
WHAT WOULD YOU TRADE FOR THE TRUTH?
She is the Fifth Interdictor, a powerful warrior imbued with magical abilities and the gift to see into the future.
She has no name or history, no memory of who she was before she became the proud and noble defender of her King, keeping the people safe through her potent sorcery and skill. What need did she have for a past, when the present and her role in it was so clear and easily understood?
Yet every aspect of her life is cast into question when her latest vision shows the next assassin to be none other than the Fifth herself!
Each step toward the hidden answers of her existence takes the Fifth farther away from her power, her own magical abilities betraying her more with every uncovered lie. Will the Fifth discover the truth before it is too late, or are these the final days of THE FIFTH INTERDICTOR?
She is the Fifth Interdictor, a powerful warrior imbued with magical abilities and the gift to see into the future.
She has no name or history, no memory of who she was before she became the proud and noble defender of her King, keeping the people safe through her potent sorcery and skill. What need did she have for a past, when the present and her role in it was so clear and easily understood?
Yet every aspect of her life is cast into question when her latest vision shows the next assassin to be none other than the Fifth herself!
Each step toward the hidden answers of her existence takes the Fifth farther away from her power, her own magical abilities betraying her more with every uncovered lie. Will the Fifth discover the truth before it is too late, or are these the final days of THE FIFTH INTERDICTOR?
- GenresFantasy
184 pages, Kindle Edition
First published October 13, 2020
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About the author
D.H. Dunn
24 books22 followersD.H. Dunn writes fantasy and adventure fiction for readers who enjoy empathy-driven heroes, deep characters, and imaginative worlds. He is the author of nine published novels, including the FRACTURED EVEREST series.
A former U.S. Navy sailor, he now wanders the coasts and forests of Maine, looking for hope and adventure wherever he can find it
A former U.S. Navy sailor, he now wanders the coasts and forests of Maine, looking for hope and adventure wherever he can find it
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July 14, 2022
The Fifth Interdictor is a woman stripped down to blades and bloody purpose, given no past, no connections, and no joy except for the brief moments when she stymies an attempt on her charge's life. But something goes wrong with the plan and the Fifth sees the deficiencies in herself and begins to wonder what they mean.
Is her purpose true?
This is a fantastic action-adventure exploration of what it means to understand that you are not quite what you thought you were, and how one woman chooses to face that discovery. She has allies, especially the very human Nils—who she struggles to understand—as well as implacable foes who desire her destruction. The fantasy elements are strong and highly creative, but the Fifth's inner journey is the real star of this show. It's deep and meaningful and the payoff is worth every step of the delightful journey.
Is her purpose true?
This is a fantastic action-adventure exploration of what it means to understand that you are not quite what you thought you were, and how one woman chooses to face that discovery. She has allies, especially the very human Nils—who she struggles to understand—as well as implacable foes who desire her destruction. The fantasy elements are strong and highly creative, but the Fifth's inner journey is the real star of this show. It's deep and meaningful and the payoff is worth every step of the delightful journey.
January 19, 2020
Draws you in as pov's awareness folds out
The fifth lives for her purpose, to stop assassin. This isn't just dedication this is a possession, a person who walks amongst the world but doesn't see it or understand it.
A reader knows there is more and with each step The Fifth takes towards awareness you anticipate what mysteries unfold and mourn her poor existence.
Fascinating world painted through narrow eyes then broadening out. The Protag is out viewpoint, but since their experinces are so alien it comes of as a unique dual understanding of the world.
Nice fast and satisfying read.
The fifth lives for her purpose, to stop assassin. This isn't just dedication this is a possession, a person who walks amongst the world but doesn't see it or understand it.
A reader knows there is more and with each step The Fifth takes towards awareness you anticipate what mysteries unfold and mourn her poor existence.
Fascinating world painted through narrow eyes then broadening out. The Protag is out viewpoint, but since their experinces are so alien it comes of as a unique dual understanding of the world.
Nice fast and satisfying read.
July 10, 2023
I finally plucked one of Dunn's books out of my TBR and I'm so glad I did. The Fifth Interdictor is about a woman who lives to serve her ruler, but slowly realizes that her world may not be as cut-and-dried as she thinks. We follow along with the Fifth as she grapples with her own questions, revelations, and physical foes, and we learn alongside her who can be trusted and who can't. The pacing was superb. Dunn has mentioned his extensive outlining, and it was fully apparent to me how much work he put in to it. Each reveal was perfectly timed and at no point did I feel rushed as a reader or overwhelmed by massive amounts of information thrown at me, which is even more impressive since the book is under 200 pages and covers a lot of ground. This book was a perfect introduction to his writing style and I can't wait to jump in to Under Everest and One More Turn next.
November 2, 2021
I could not put this book down. I devoured it, and I'm usually a slow and steady reader. The Fifth's journey from loyal follower to unwitting betrayer to hero blew me away. I cried when a huge surprise happened (that I can't tell you about because spoilers) and I thought it was all over for her. I need a Nils in my life. Read the book to see what I mean there. Overall, it's an incredibly crafted narrative with a voice so active and alive I swear I know her. You have to read this one.
February 20, 2020
What a good read I cannot tell you how enthrawling it was. I read the whole thing in one go, I loved the surprises . Thank you for the chance to read ' The Fifth Interdictor'.
May 4, 2023
An amazing story by an amazing author
The Fifth is an amazing story of love, loss, and finding yourself. The Fifth is a beautiful story of adventure and heartbreak, betrayal and loyalty. I enjoyed this novel a lot. I love all of DH Dunn's works, and I enjoyed this one just as much. I loved the characters and the story. I highly recommend any of DH Dunn's novels. They are the best books I've ever read. Powerful. Beautiful. And captivating. 5 stars for a wonderful story told by a wonderful author.
The Fifth is an amazing story of love, loss, and finding yourself. The Fifth is a beautiful story of adventure and heartbreak, betrayal and loyalty. I enjoyed this novel a lot. I love all of DH Dunn's works, and I enjoyed this one just as much. I loved the characters and the story. I highly recommend any of DH Dunn's novels. They are the best books I've ever read. Powerful. Beautiful. And captivating. 5 stars for a wonderful story told by a wonderful author.
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