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The Adventures of Desolation Boxster #2
Theft of an Ancient Dog
Trevor Arcwin, now known as Des Boxster, takes his little group of Soldiers of Fortune across the border into Viksar. After taking a job finding a stolen statue, Des finds completing the task is more difficult than he expects as he must expand his group to find the perpetrators. In the process, Des gets involved in graft, kidnapping, and murder as his investigation takes him all the way to the summit of the city’s power structure.
- GenresFantasy
403 pages, Kindle Edition
Published August 18, 2020
391 people are currently reading
25 people want to read
About the author
Guy Antibes
77 books139 followersI write action/adventure fiction with a definite proclivity towards Sword & Sorcery. I like magicians, but I'm less partial to unicorns, dragons, elves and dwarves. But give me a hero with a magic sword and I'll make him sing... Wait, I already have!
I've published a number of works under the CasiePress imprint and there are more to come.
I'm an older guy (Guy!), married and all my kids have grown up and given me grandkids to dote over. I've read thousands of books and found that in most cases, I'd rather write than read.
I've published a number of works under the CasiePress imprint and there are more to come.
I'm an older guy (Guy!), married and all my kids have grown up and given me grandkids to dote over. I've read thousands of books and found that in most cases, I'd rather write than read.
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September 22, 2020
A life of adventure does not mean you get to choose what kind
A prince of a stolen kingdom flees his home country trying to avoid his Sister's assassins, straight from one where magic is banned to one where only strong magicians rule.
Here the main character tries to take a breath and find his feet as a sword for hire, life is not so nice as to let him stand easy.
This is no high adventure, jumping from rooftops escape, instead its dirty infighting with murky political undertows in a town and local assassins.
Another enjoyable read with characters that think, need to recover, have cross purposes and wants.
Well worth the time to read
A prince of a stolen kingdom flees his home country trying to avoid his Sister's assassins, straight from one where magic is banned to one where only strong magicians rule.
Here the main character tries to take a breath and find his feet as a sword for hire, life is not so nice as to let him stand easy.
This is no high adventure, jumping from rooftops escape, instead its dirty infighting with murky political undertows in a town and local assassins.
Another enjoyable read with characters that think, need to recover, have cross purposes and wants.
Well worth the time to read
January 12, 2025
Entertaining Read
Prince Treavor (Des) has been tasked with recovering a stolen statue of a dog, which weighs several hundred pounds. To solve the mystery, Des and his team must determine how the thieves managed to remove the heavy statue from the soft ground, as well as identify the culprits and their motives. The investigation involves elements of betrayal, politics, sword fighting, magic, jousting, and suspense. Readers can expect an engaging narrative filled with action, humor, intrigue, and romance, leaving them eager for the next installment in the series.
Prince Treavor (Des) has been tasked with recovering a stolen statue of a dog, which weighs several hundred pounds. To solve the mystery, Des and his team must determine how the thieves managed to remove the heavy statue from the soft ground, as well as identify the culprits and their motives. The investigation involves elements of betrayal, politics, sword fighting, magic, jousting, and suspense. Readers can expect an engaging narrative filled with action, humor, intrigue, and romance, leaving them eager for the next installment in the series.
January 18, 2021
Not an author I would read again
One dimensional and no character depth. Story was terrible and the constant mishaps make it a completely unreal story. Author has not made any effort apart from
Banal meandering through a series of silly mishaps. Zero emotion in the whole story. Terrible
One dimensional and no character depth. Story was terrible and the constant mishaps make it a completely unreal story. Author has not made any effort apart from
Banal meandering through a series of silly mishaps. Zero emotion in the whole story. Terrible
August 30, 2020
Could’ve been better
I love Guy’s books but this book was humdrum. I think the problem was the flow between the characters it didn’t seem natural. Otherwise the story is kind of interesting but the plot feels too contrived
I love Guy’s books but this book was humdrum. I think the problem was the flow between the characters it didn’t seem natural. Otherwise the story is kind of interesting but the plot feels too contrived
September 16, 2020
Excellent
Marvelous characters, good action. An awful lot of running around, sound and fury. Question? What about the books in the basement? Did she sell them or take them with her? I must have missed that part. Good story, though.
Marvelous characters, good action. An awful lot of running around, sound and fury. Question? What about the books in the basement? Did she sell them or take them with her? I must have missed that part. Good story, though.
December 17, 2025
Typically excellent magical and adventurous prose
Hmm. Am I the only one who gets tired if the Amazon obligatory words? The first summary statement should be sufficient (is that 20?)
Hmm. Am I the only one who gets tired if the Amazon obligatory words? The first summary statement should be sufficient (is that 20?)
September 6, 2020
Such a good story!
Des's adventures are not simple! So many interesting things to learn, mysteries to solve, and people to deal with! And lots of fights!
Des's adventures are not simple! So many interesting things to learn, mysteries to solve, and people to deal with! And lots of fights!
October 22, 2020
Slow.
This is a good story. That drags. Not enough description for the fight scenes. Plenty of extraneous dialogue. And I hate that the main character is now called Des Boxter
This is a good story. That drags. Not enough description for the fight scenes. Plenty of extraneous dialogue. And I hate that the main character is now called Des Boxter
January 28, 2021
Great read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it highly to anyone that like magic, intrigue, and action
I enjoyed reading this book very much and would recommend it highly to anyone that like magic, intrigue, and action
April 6, 2021
Very Very Good
I am so glad Guy Antibes can write books that leave you wanting to see what is going to happen next!
I am so glad Guy Antibes can write books that leave you wanting to see what is going to happen next!
May 21, 2021
Good quick read
A good quick read. A decent mystery. Nothing special, just a fun fantasy. Desolation Booster is honored throughout the whole story.
A good quick read. A decent mystery. Nothing special, just a fun fantasy. Desolation Booster is honored throughout the whole story.
May 22, 2021
I loved the whole series. Well done to the author.
June 14, 2021
Good follow up story and started getting more into the world building of the series. Enjoyed.
August 26, 2021
Great book
Who woulda` thunk? A fantasy who done it...what a great read. Glad to see that Trevor will be leaving country...he didn`t have very good luck there.
Who woulda` thunk? A fantasy who done it...what a great read. Glad to see that Trevor will be leaving country...he didn`t have very good luck there.
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