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Balance of Kerr #1
Burnt
An offer they couldn’t refuse. A chance to re-set the balance…
Tog and Kryder were raised as brothers, even though they were very different. Tog was a Half-Orc, tall and strong, and good with an axe. Kryder was shorter and tended to daggers…except when he used the magic passed down to him from his deceased mother. Having just reached adulthood in the Baronies West, both were enjoying life.
But when Baron Arnwald sends them out on a mission to determine whether the rumors of war are true, the brothers get a lot more than they bargained for. Running into Lan, the Keeper of Memories, they are shown many things that have nothing to do with the upcoming war…or do they?
One thing is certain—the Creator’s balance has been upset, and they must use all of their wits and skills to make things right again, both in their lives and in the world. Mercenaries and mages stand in their way, though, and the odds are stacked against them.
Although Tog and Kryder are only two people, forces are working in the background to get them to the right time and place where they can make a difference. If they’re not careful, though, they also might get very, very dead.
Tog and Kryder were raised as brothers, even though they were very different. Tog was a Half-Orc, tall and strong, and good with an axe. Kryder was shorter and tended to daggers…except when he used the magic passed down to him from his deceased mother. Having just reached adulthood in the Baronies West, both were enjoying life.
But when Baron Arnwald sends them out on a mission to determine whether the rumors of war are true, the brothers get a lot more than they bargained for. Running into Lan, the Keeper of Memories, they are shown many things that have nothing to do with the upcoming war…or do they?
One thing is certain—the Creator’s balance has been upset, and they must use all of their wits and skills to make things right again, both in their lives and in the world. Mercenaries and mages stand in their way, though, and the odds are stacked against them.
Although Tog and Kryder are only two people, forces are working in the background to get them to the right time and place where they can make a difference. If they’re not careful, though, they also might get very, very dead.
293 pages, Kindle Edition
First published March 16, 2020
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Kevin Steverson
67 books72 followersAuthor Kevin Steverson is a retired veteran of the U.S. Army. A science fiction and fantasy writer, he is also a published lyricist/songwriter. His science fiction trilogy, Salvage Title, has been picked up for development into feature film. He can be found in the foothills of the NE Georgia mountains writing.
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His debut series, The Salvage Title Trilogy- Salvage Title, Salvage Fleet, and Salvage System, continues with Hide The Lightning and Salvage Mother is available.
There are now a total of Thirty books in the Salvage Title Universe.
Invited to write in the Four Horseman Universe, Along with several short stories in various anthologies, his novels in it, co-authored with Kevin Ikenberry, Redacted Affairs, Redacted Vice and Redacted Weapon are available.
Burnt, and Accepted the first two in a fantasy trilogy is out.
Sign up for the newsletter at www.kevinsteverson.com and get a free short story
His debut series, The Salvage Title Trilogy- Salvage Title, Salvage Fleet, and Salvage System, continues with Hide The Lightning and Salvage Mother is available.
There are now a total of Thirty books in the Salvage Title Universe.
Invited to write in the Four Horseman Universe, Along with several short stories in various anthologies, his novels in it, co-authored with Kevin Ikenberry, Redacted Affairs, Redacted Vice and Redacted Weapon are available.
Burnt, and Accepted the first two in a fantasy trilogy is out.
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April 16, 2023
Kryder and Tog are such likable characters! I really enjoyed this. Packed with action, adventure and magic. It was hard to put down.
April 26, 2020
Intriguing new world
This pulled me in right away. It is a great setup to a new series yet is satisfying as a complete story on its own. It has an interesting take on fantasy races and its own magic system. Looking forward to hearing more about characters I came to care about.
This pulled me in right away. It is a great setup to a new series yet is satisfying as a complete story on its own. It has an interesting take on fantasy races and its own magic system. Looking forward to hearing more about characters I came to care about.
May 3, 2020
Well written fantasy...
Well written and well thought out. Great back story and characters that are well fleshed out. It really is a page turner. A must read for anyone interested in the fantasy genre.
Well written and well thought out. Great back story and characters that are well fleshed out. It really is a page turner. A must read for anyone interested in the fantasy genre.
May 10, 2020
Another Hit
I highly recommend this book. The story is engaging and flows along smoothly. Hopefully this will be another series. Characters are great.
I highly recommend this book. The story is engaging and flows along smoothly. Hopefully this will be another series. Characters are great.
May 14, 2020
Great story
This book reminded mo the old Fafhrd and Gray Mouser stories. The big fighter and the smaller, quick thief-mage. Well have to see where the story leads us.
This book reminded mo the old Fafhrd and Gray Mouser stories. The big fighter and the smaller, quick thief-mage. Well have to see where the story leads us.
June 6, 2020
Great
My first time reading one of their books. Very good story line and plot. I loved the wzy it all came together. Hurry up with the next one!
My first time reading one of their books. Very good story line and plot. I loved the wzy it all came together. Hurry up with the next one!
July 5, 2022
quite readable
Though not my “normal genre” I found this to be a pleasant little read. A bit too much first person violence for my tastes but fairly well written and entertaining.
Though not my “normal genre” I found this to be a pleasant little read. A bit too much first person violence for my tastes but fairly well written and entertaining.
July 7, 2022
This was my first time reading a book from this author and I was not disappointed. Well written and the plot kept it interesting.
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