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Fall of Creation #1
Embered Soul
In a world of monsters, a vigilant slayer confronts a foe stronger than any creature yet fought. As the battle draws close, so too does the Reckoning .…
Afflicted by the incessant rot of beasts, the people of Asthradele have never known life without war. The threat of the next Bestial Tide has always been enough to keep the realms united. But what’s it all worth if the world is dying?
Seb du Monte is one of the many dedicated to fighting the Tides. As a newly fledged Knight-Questor from a venerable lineage of beast slayers, sworn to protect Asthradele, his begins in earnest. But when a powerful force threatens what he holds dear, all the weaponry, cunning and training he possesses may not be enough to defeat it.
Fates collide and all will hang in the balance ....
Afflicted by the incessant rot of beasts, the people of Asthradele have never known life without war. The threat of the next Bestial Tide has always been enough to keep the realms united. But what’s it all worth if the world is dying?
Seb du Monte is one of the many dedicated to fighting the Tides. As a newly fledged Knight-Questor from a venerable lineage of beast slayers, sworn to protect Asthradele, his begins in earnest. But when a powerful force threatens what he holds dear, all the weaponry, cunning and training he possesses may not be enough to defeat it.
Fates collide and all will hang in the balance ....
348 pages, Paperback
Published April 7, 2020
About the author
Willem Neill
1 book14 followersWill was born in Brisbane, Australia in 1993, joining the Royal Australian Air Force in 2011.
An avid history buff, he acquired a great interest in Greek mythology at a young age, which has since extended into the fantastical tales of many other cultures.
When not reading or writing, he spends his time watching vast amounts of movies, and has drafted several screenplays of his own. He also loves cooking, gaming and dabbling in anything creative.
Will still lives in Brisbane with his partner and dog, always thinking about his next great project.
An avid history buff, he acquired a great interest in Greek mythology at a young age, which has since extended into the fantastical tales of many other cultures.
When not reading or writing, he spends his time watching vast amounts of movies, and has drafted several screenplays of his own. He also loves cooking, gaming and dabbling in anything creative.
Will still lives in Brisbane with his partner and dog, always thinking about his next great project.
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September 28, 2020
Embered Soul
(Fall of Creation #1)
by Willem Neill
This book was a Goodreads Giveaway that I won! Yippee! It was right down my alley! Monsters of all kinds, courageous beast skaters trained to fight the known and unknown beasts, sturdy steads that are combat trained and ready, people in towns described by action, livelihood and characters. Each town has their own battles with beasts as do the different lands.
This story is mainly about one beast slayer and all the people, other slayers/fighters, and beasts he encounters. So much happens! Exciting and fascinating creatures, wonderful world building, interesting people and customs.
The ending wasn't a cliffhanger but it does leave things pending.
I would give this a 4.5 star rating but rounding up to 5.
Thanks for the book!
A review was not mandatory.
(Fall of Creation #1)
by Willem Neill
This book was a Goodreads Giveaway that I won! Yippee! It was right down my alley! Monsters of all kinds, courageous beast skaters trained to fight the known and unknown beasts, sturdy steads that are combat trained and ready, people in towns described by action, livelihood and characters. Each town has their own battles with beasts as do the different lands.
This story is mainly about one beast slayer and all the people, other slayers/fighters, and beasts he encounters. So much happens! Exciting and fascinating creatures, wonderful world building, interesting people and customs.
The ending wasn't a cliffhanger but it does leave things pending.
I would give this a 4.5 star rating but rounding up to 5.
Thanks for the book!
A review was not mandatory.
October 27, 2020
Easy and not overly complex fantasy romp with plenty of monsters.
While by far not a perfect read, this one was fun enough to keep me going all the way through. A bit too many info dumps here and there, and a bit more depth in characters also wouldn't have hurt, but I still liked the book all in all and read it within just a couple of days.
So if you aren't too fussy and enjoy some imaginative monsters to spice up your day, this is well worth a look.
While by far not a perfect read, this one was fun enough to keep me going all the way through. A bit too many info dumps here and there, and a bit more depth in characters also wouldn't have hurt, but I still liked the book all in all and read it within just a couple of days.
So if you aren't too fussy and enjoy some imaginative monsters to spice up your day, this is well worth a look.
July 2, 2020
What a fantastic debut novel from a new Australian fantasy author.
Having read hundreds of fantasy books in the past, this new entrant is right up there with some of the well known authors.
I thoroughly enjoyed the adventures of Sebastian of Feldach and his cousin, Ysabel. Both are beast hunters working to save the world of Asthradel, which is fast becoming overridden by some impressively scary beasts.
Well done Willem. I'm so looking forward to the next installment to The Fall of Creation series.
Having read hundreds of fantasy books in the past, this new entrant is right up there with some of the well known authors.
I thoroughly enjoyed the adventures of Sebastian of Feldach and his cousin, Ysabel. Both are beast hunters working to save the world of Asthradel, which is fast becoming overridden by some impressively scary beasts.
Well done Willem. I'm so looking forward to the next installment to The Fall of Creation series.
April 30, 2020
Will develops a wonderfully in depth world, his beasts are exciting to imagine and you struggle to choose which of his warriors you prefer. I will definitely be grabbing book 2 as soon as I can !
July 16, 2024
The book started off a bit slow with an exposition dump, it didn't quite grab me at the start. I guess it's the result of trying to build a whole new world and get the concepts in your head into the head of the reader, a tricky thing for sure.
At about the 2/3 mark I actually got interested in the story and the direction.
I don't think beast slaying is for me, in fairness, but the human element caught my attention.
Overall, a great first book from Will, well done mate. You seemed to get more comfortable as the book progressed. Look forward to the sequels.
At about the 2/3 mark I actually got interested in the story and the direction.
I don't think beast slaying is for me, in fairness, but the human element caught my attention.
Overall, a great first book from Will, well done mate. You seemed to get more comfortable as the book progressed. Look forward to the sequels.
August 20, 2021
Not bad, worth the read.
April 11, 2022
Cracking monster slaying and world building
April 21, 2026
I'm biased; this has scratched the itch The Witcher had left in me.
September 28, 2022
An easy read which falls into some usual fantasy adventuring tropes. The creature design is truly the stand-out aspect of this book and I'm always a fan of characters who are monster hunters by trade. It's a little predictable and some of the flashbacks are a little too long for my taste, but it's an enjoyable read.
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