Winter's Edge

by Kevan Dinn

Badlands is free, but the cost has been enormous. The alliance lies in tatters with their meagre army depleted and their resources stretched. All this, without once meeting Salin’s mighty armies in battle or confronting the Dark Prince’s sorcery. As if that were not enough, Moreal, the Witch Queen, is regaining her ancient powers. On the next full moon night, she will get back her full powers. Once that happens, all hope will be lost.

The only way forward is for a small group to sneak into Yashin. They must remain unseen, but yet stoke rebellion from within. The Lost Shinmahs and the monk enter the Dark Realm in disguise, unaware of the horrors that await them – Scathefire, an ancient being of fire; and Molek, a bewitched Grand Shadow.

Things start going wrong the instant they enter Yashin, but there is no going back. However slim the chances may be, they must go forward and enter Salin and Moreal’s lair …

This is the fourth and concluding book in the Shinmahs Series.

383 pages, Kindle Edition

Published July 8, 2019

About the author

After years of hectic corporate life across four continents, I wanted do something different, creative and personally satisfying. Like writing fiction. I created a new world with a whole new set of mental powers, and set a four-book epic in the world that reflects my own taste in reading - heroism; adventure; long odds; and a mix of mental, physical and sorcerous powers.

Three of the four books are now available on Amazon at these links: The Lost Shinmahs | Assassin's Tribute | Quatil's Vengeance

Tired of extensive physical travel around the world, I now prefer less punishing mental excursions into fictional worlds of my own creation.

Goodreads links: The Lost Shinmahs | Assassin's Tribute | Quatil's Vengeance

Reviews

[Willie · Rating 5 out of 5]

Good finish to a good series

[L.V. Krish · Rating 5 out of 5]

It turned out to be a very enjoyable series, with the final volume doling out a fitting climax to the saga and tying up all loose ends. The writing constantly evoked visuals, making me feel that I was sometimes watching a movie. The character cast is wide, varied and detailed, featuring many kinds of people/creatures with varying motives. There is a good balance between sorcery and physical weapons. The cherry on the cake is the mental abilities of Shinmahs and Will Wielders. I don't think I've come across such mental abilities in another fantasy book/series.

The main downside is one that is very common in self-published novels -- typos. An epic of over a thousand pages is bound to have typos, even in books published by large publishers. It's no surprise that this series had its share as well.

Of course, anyone planning to read this novel will have to start from Shinmahs #1. In my view, it is well worth it (typos notwithstanding). It's a very enjoyable story.

[Rumm · Rating 5 out of 5]

A lovely story about a group of youngsters and oldies that takes you through a long, twisting and enjoyable ride. You go to so many places and meet such different people and other beings! Such imagination! Each of the four books transported me to a world, which I now feel I know very well. As I read it, I took the time to relish the story by stopping every now and then and imagining myself in the world of the Shinmahs. Lovely! This fourth book is a fitting finale to a wonderful epic. I don't read many fantasy books (my kids do!) but having liked the author's other books, I began reading the Shinmah Series. I really, really enjoyed it. So much so that I plan to reread the entire series once more at my own pace.