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Painting the Mists #9
Edge of Oblivion
The Clear Sky Brush painted the world. Will one of its creations destroy it?
Gears have been turning for centuries, and war has broken out. Cha Ming and Feng Ming rush to shore up the North’s meager defenses before devils from the South overrun them. No country can escape.
In Gold Leaf City, Wang Jun has betrayed the North. He loathes his own actions, but he will do what he must to protect his beloved. He weaves a deep web while walking on the edge of a razor. A single misstep will cost him everything.
Meanwhile, Huxian rushes to complete the Candle Dragon’s trials. He fights with his life on the line because he alone knows the strength of their true enemy: a fiendish hunger that devours worlds…
Gears have been turning for centuries, and war has broken out. Cha Ming and Feng Ming rush to shore up the North’s meager defenses before devils from the South overrun them. No country can escape.
In Gold Leaf City, Wang Jun has betrayed the North. He loathes his own actions, but he will do what he must to protect his beloved. He weaves a deep web while walking on the edge of a razor. A single misstep will cost him everything.
Meanwhile, Huxian rushes to complete the Candle Dragon’s trials. He fights with his life on the line because he alone knows the strength of their true enemy: a fiendish hunger that devours worlds…
298 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 1, 2020
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About the author
Patrick G. Laplante
37 books72 followersPatrick Georges Laplante was born in a small town in the Canadian prairies in 1987. He began publishing Painting the Mists online under the pseudonym RedMirage in January 2018.
An engineer by trade, he graduated from the University of Alberta in 2009 and completed his master's degree in 2011. While writing and engineering have little in common, he actively utilizes his experiences and attention to detail in fleshing out a vivid world and answering the "whys," which are often left unanswered in Xianxia fiction.
As an avid vegan, he aims to prompt internal reflection in his readers through various themes like non-violence, choice, and begging the question: Is personhood restricted to humanity? And what is proper conduct, morality, and love?
His work is inspired by a combination of Western fiction, Dungeons and Dragons, Chinese web novels, and various Japanese, Korean, and Chinese comics and illustrated novels.
Patrick's hobbies include: reading, board games, and taekwondo.
An engineer by trade, he graduated from the University of Alberta in 2009 and completed his master's degree in 2011. While writing and engineering have little in common, he actively utilizes his experiences and attention to detail in fleshing out a vivid world and answering the "whys," which are often left unanswered in Xianxia fiction.
As an avid vegan, he aims to prompt internal reflection in his readers through various themes like non-violence, choice, and begging the question: Is personhood restricted to humanity? And what is proper conduct, morality, and love?
His work is inspired by a combination of Western fiction, Dungeons and Dragons, Chinese web novels, and various Japanese, Korean, and Chinese comics and illustrated novels.
Patrick's hobbies include: reading, board games, and taekwondo.
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May 8, 2023
The Saddest Joy
I don't know where to begin. This is my 2nd or 3rd review of any book I've read. I only feel compelled to review a book when it makes me feel something.
The last 30 pages of this book made me feel many emotions. I probably won't read tomorrow. I've read almost every day for a year, almost once a week for almost 2 years.
And this book moved me. It leaves me wanting more, but at complete peace with how it ended. That's not often a feeling I get when reading books. I usually want more, but I don't think more in this instance would do this story justice.
If you love Cultivation-based stories, this is a must read series.
I don't know where to begin. This is my 2nd or 3rd review of any book I've read. I only feel compelled to review a book when it makes me feel something.
The last 30 pages of this book made me feel many emotions. I probably won't read tomorrow. I've read almost every day for a year, almost once a week for almost 2 years.
And this book moved me. It leaves me wanting more, but at complete peace with how it ended. That's not often a feeling I get when reading books. I usually want more, but I don't think more in this instance would do this story justice.
If you love Cultivation-based stories, this is a must read series.
January 28, 2022
A good ending
No need to continue past this point as it does an acceptable wrap up of the previous books. Cha Ming’s journey was fun to travel, though a bit tough to grasp on some levels. I know the author knew what was happening in each battle, but I simply read “Pow! Bang! Zap!” Through each one
Worked for me. The series is good, but certainly takes some time to get to this book. Well done.
No need to continue past this point as it does an acceptable wrap up of the previous books. Cha Ming’s journey was fun to travel, though a bit tough to grasp on some levels. I know the author knew what was happening in each battle, but I simply read “Pow! Bang! Zap!” Through each one
Worked for me. The series is good, but certainly takes some time to get to this book. Well done.
August 7, 2021
What an adventure (with lots of wisdom)
I wasn't sure if I will like this series when I started the first book. It was interesting but not as well written. I'm glad I stuck to it. The writing got better with each book. With 9 books in an arch, it gave me good amount of time to absorb the story and the characters. Looking forward to the next arch.
I wasn't sure if I will like this series when I started the first book. It was interesting but not as well written. I'm glad I stuck to it. The writing got better with each book. With 9 books in an arch, it gave me good amount of time to absorb the story and the characters. Looking forward to the next arch.
May 15, 2022
first arch ended with a bang
The story, which was following a bumpy path during the previous books, lands spectacularly nicely considering how bad things were going plot-wise. Somehow the story goes back to its origins, condensing many of its subplots into a solid narrative that will keep you hooked as a whole.
The story, which was following a bumpy path during the previous books, lands spectacularly nicely considering how bad things were going plot-wise. Somehow the story goes back to its origins, condensing many of its subplots into a solid narrative that will keep you hooked as a whole.
July 1, 2023
More repetition
This book was a do-over of the ones that came before. The story is well into recycling itself and having eerily similar scenarios play out over and over again with new characters in different places. I found myself skipping whole passages and scenes out of boredom. I’m not sure I’ll continue the series at this point.
This book was a do-over of the ones that came before. The story is well into recycling itself and having eerily similar scenarios play out over and over again with new characters in different places. I found myself skipping whole passages and scenes out of boredom. I’m not sure I’ll continue the series at this point.
August 2, 2020
A Fantastic Ending of Act 1
A great way to end Act 1. Throughly enjoyed the ending. Love that all the threads were closed off. Excited for the next Act and to see what kind of adventures the author has in store!
A great way to end Act 1. Throughly enjoyed the ending. Love that all the threads were closed off. Excited for the next Act and to see what kind of adventures the author has in store!
September 26, 2021
Amazing
Crib looks great I really enjoyed right now I am to go and see if the next book is out the pipe to you never know because this is the end of an arc. I really have enjoyed the series so far and it cannot wait for the next start to start thank you.
Crib looks great I really enjoyed right now I am to go and see if the next book is out the pipe to you never know because this is the end of an arc. I really have enjoyed the series so far and it cannot wait for the next start to start thank you.
August 3, 2020
Great ending to the first arc
A great story as usual. Ties up pretty much all loose ends and leaves us waiting for the wider cultivation world. I can't wait!
A great story as usual. Ties up pretty much all loose ends and leaves us waiting for the wider cultivation world. I can't wait!
August 9, 2020
Good book and good ending
Great ending to what I assume is phase 1 of who knows how many. Keep up the good writing.
Cheers
Great ending to what I assume is phase 1 of who knows how many. Keep up the good writing.
Cheers
September 23, 2020
Outstanding
An excellent finale to the first are in the story of Du Cha Ming. Gripping and emotive. This whole series is a must read
An excellent finale to the first are in the story of Du Cha Ming. Gripping and emotive. This whole series is a must read
December 7, 2021
I'm amazed I've stuck with the series so far with how bad some of the books have been. This one was a really good one though not the best out of them all.
June 22, 2022
love the series
Good series that I can’t wait to keep reading! The books are not all happy and lucky endings but grit with life lessons.
Good series that I can’t wait to keep reading! The books are not all happy and lucky endings but grit with life lessons.
April 13, 2022
FANTASTIC
Well what an arc I like how loose ends were tied up so we. An progress to next part of the arc.
Well what an arc I like how loose ends were tied up so we. An progress to next part of the arc.
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