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War Wizard
Logan Grimm, an Elderwood Ranger, fought valiantly against a tide of orcs, only to die among the rest of his men.
He stayed dead for two thousand years, but he's now returned to the world of the living.
As the only surviving ranger, he's become a War Wizard, and he plans on using this new magic to take back the continent from the orc scourge.
Joined by a caravan of elves, he seeks out the gods who can grant him power. With their power, he can mark his followers and turn them into elite units for his fledgling army.
He stayed dead for two thousand years, but he's now returned to the world of the living.
As the only surviving ranger, he's become a War Wizard, and he plans on using this new magic to take back the continent from the orc scourge.
Joined by a caravan of elves, he seeks out the gods who can grant him power. With their power, he can mark his followers and turn them into elite units for his fledgling army.
- GenresFantasy
474 pages, Kindle Edition
First published July 19, 2021
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July 28, 2021
Enjoyable but not perfect
So this is a story Set In an alternate world where God's and demigods exist as well as magic And all of the Fantasy creatures. Though it is considered a progression novel there are no stats , numbers Or anything of the sort which I'm disappointed. The way that character and the world Is written it would lend to that at this point the growth seems more arbitrary which is annoying. The story itself is excellent. The plot is fairly well thought out and intricate. So the story is basically the MC is killed in a battle but his spirit is held in between for 2000 years before he is resurrected. This makes him the only(last) war wizard. He must learn how to become a war wizard and how to get stronger. The MR is a pawn in a long play by some demigods to save their power (perhaps gain more) from the elder (waining) gods taking it away. As they say "when gods play, humans pay". This is true here as the humans are almost wiped Out as well as the elven kingdoms and it will be up to our MC to save the remnants and reunite them. Should be a good series And I will look forward to the next book
So this is a story Set In an alternate world where God's and demigods exist as well as magic And all of the Fantasy creatures. Though it is considered a progression novel there are no stats , numbers Or anything of the sort which I'm disappointed. The way that character and the world Is written it would lend to that at this point the growth seems more arbitrary which is annoying. The story itself is excellent. The plot is fairly well thought out and intricate. So the story is basically the MC is killed in a battle but his spirit is held in between for 2000 years before he is resurrected. This makes him the only(last) war wizard. He must learn how to become a war wizard and how to get stronger. The MR is a pawn in a long play by some demigods to save their power (perhaps gain more) from the elder (waining) gods taking it away. As they say "when gods play, humans pay". This is true here as the humans are almost wiped Out as well as the elven kingdoms and it will be up to our MC to save the remnants and reunite them. Should be a good series And I will look forward to the next book
October 19, 2021
For those looking for typical leveling/stats, you won't find them here. Well, you'll find some of that, but this isn't a typical advancement via levels type story. There is what could be considered advancement, but it's not via a leveling system, it's more by obtaining new skills and gaining strength in skills already obtained, there's no real levelling here, so I'd personally throw it into the gamelit category, not the LitRPG classification, but that's just me.
With that aside, the story isn't new, I've read several regular fantasy books with similar themes, but it's done well enough that I'd guess many fans will like the story enough to finish reading it, and even go on to read more in the series. Just be advised, if you're a stats/leveling kind of person, this book probably won't suit you.
With that aside, the story isn't new, I've read several regular fantasy books with similar themes, but it's done well enough that I'd guess many fans will like the story enough to finish reading it, and even go on to read more in the series. Just be advised, if you're a stats/leveling kind of person, this book probably won't suit you.
September 4, 2021
DNF
Quit at 11%.
The prologue made me want to stop reading because the "gods" all had the mentality of 12 year old kids in thought and dialog.
Then we get the beginning of adventure with the supposedly 19 year old recruits hunting orcs with veterans. These recruits can stay quiet for the same length of time an excited 6 year old about to meet his hero. The veterans, when they come under attack, stand in place and let the enemy orcs kill them without firing a shot back.
The final straw for me was when an orc shaman captured the MC, held him in midair with magic, and proceeded to evil monologue the entire plan to someone he was about to kill.
This is shaman also had the dialog of a 12 year old.
Quit at 11%.
The prologue made me want to stop reading because the "gods" all had the mentality of 12 year old kids in thought and dialog.
Then we get the beginning of adventure with the supposedly 19 year old recruits hunting orcs with veterans. These recruits can stay quiet for the same length of time an excited 6 year old about to meet his hero. The veterans, when they come under attack, stand in place and let the enemy orcs kill them without firing a shot back.
The final straw for me was when an orc shaman captured the MC, held him in midair with magic, and proceeded to evil monologue the entire plan to someone he was about to kill.
This is shaman also had the dialog of a 12 year old.
July 31, 2021
“Raymond K’legrethi, son of Aethelryn, stood on the precipice of the cliff face, the gnarled trunks of the trees far down below, their tops the rusty red typical of the Bloodroot trees that grew near the base of the Dragoneye Mountains, that towering, jagged-peaked mountain range that split Varsyth into east and west.”
This (all too serious paragraph) reads like a parody of Terry Brooks or other overblown fantasy writers. Tell not show: check. Run-on sentence taking up an entire paragraph: check. Gratuitously apostrophe’d character name: check.
Fortunately, this is the only offender. If the rest of the book read like this, I would never have gotten out of the first chapter.
This (all too serious paragraph) reads like a parody of Terry Brooks or other overblown fantasy writers. Tell not show: check. Run-on sentence taking up an entire paragraph: check. Gratuitously apostrophe’d character name: check.
Fortunately, this is the only offender. If the rest of the book read like this, I would never have gotten out of the first chapter.
August 2, 2021
Mistakes: I only found a few mistakes. I instead of he, things of that nature.
Plot: While the premise is good, execution is rough. Also all the weirdly out of place flirting leaves me wondering what this series is going to turn into.
Characters: Not the best I've seen, not the worst either. The MC likes to walk around naked. No problem with that. Female characters see his junk and tend to turn into blushing, babbling idiots. Aren't they grown? The MC is a horrible ranger, always stopping to talk when he sees enemies.
5/10 Needs work.
Plot: While the premise is good, execution is rough. Also all the weirdly out of place flirting leaves me wondering what this series is going to turn into.
Characters: Not the best I've seen, not the worst either. The MC likes to walk around naked. No problem with that. Female characters see his junk and tend to turn into blushing, babbling idiots. Aren't they grown? The MC is a horrible ranger, always stopping to talk when he sees enemies.
5/10 Needs work.
January 5, 2023
Between this series and the last magus I think I am done with this author. Just bad writing that seems to be targeted for kids, yet the content is violent enough to leave you scratching your head. The main character always gets skills they forget about just because the author is seems to fear making an overpowered main character, so even though he's overpowered he is somehow weaker than most of the cast that is subordinate to him with lesser power.
Just poor writing that is frustrating to read.
Just poor writing that is frustrating to read.
September 2, 2021
A fun fantasy story with some real potential. I liked the characters and the setup. This book positions the characters to really develop in the next book. There are a lot of unknowns that can be explored as well.
The action sequences are less than ideal but the characters' thinking and actions make sense.
This is a fun book that you can enjoy if you don't make it into some kind of epic. This is a story written to be enjoyed, not over analyzed.
The action sequences are less than ideal but the characters' thinking and actions make sense.
This is a fun book that you can enjoy if you don't make it into some kind of epic. This is a story written to be enjoyed, not over analyzed.
July 29, 2021
Good stuff
As always D. B. King does not disappoint his readers. Believable characters, you know tough men beautiful women hard.... eeeerr ... FIGHTING! Well worth the time and money to read. I own all of this writers books under all of his names (those that I know about anyway.)
As always D. B. King does not disappoint his readers. Believable characters, you know tough men beautiful women hard.... eeeerr ... FIGHTING! Well worth the time and money to read. I own all of this writers books under all of his names (those that I know about anyway.)
August 19, 2021
Decent read but better editor needed.
The book was decent. The story was interesting but there were so many contradictions, continuity errors, and grammatical errors it made the book less enjoyable than it should be. As an avid reader who averages over 100 books a year, this book either had no editor other than spell check or the editor should should be fired for incompetence!
The book was decent. The story was interesting but there were so many contradictions, continuity errors, and grammatical errors it made the book less enjoyable than it should be. As an avid reader who averages over 100 books a year, this book either had no editor other than spell check or the editor should should be fired for incompetence!
July 23, 2021
Great book
I enjoyed this book and I will be getting the second one when it comes out . I am interested to see what other powers Logan's army gains and enjoy the Empire building, keep it up😀
I enjoyed this book and I will be getting the second one when it comes out . I am interested to see what other powers Logan's army gains and enjoy the Empire building, keep it up😀
July 25, 2021
It has everything
Action, adventure, whole sale destruction, hordes of enemies, magic, empire building, innuendo, and thats just the first chapter, a very entertaining read, value for money.
Action, adventure, whole sale destruction, hordes of enemies, magic, empire building, innuendo, and thats just the first chapter, a very entertaining read, value for money.
August 10, 2021
Excellent Opening to a New Series
There is much magic and adventure in the book. Lots of fighting and blood and guts. The book starts with tragedy and ends with hope and some anticipation. I am looking forward to the next book already.
There is much magic and adventure in the book. Lots of fighting and blood and guts. The book starts with tragedy and ends with hope and some anticipation. I am looking forward to the next book already.
August 24, 2021
Zero depth or believability
This book is amateurish at best. The characters have zero depth. There is very little world building. The plot has holes a mile wide. I couldn’t finish it.
This book is amateurish at best. The characters have zero depth. There is very little world building. The plot has holes a mile wide. I couldn’t finish it.
August 25, 2021
Very good read
Reading this book is almost like reading a litrpg book. Very good story plot and good story telling. The main character is a bad ass and very intelligent with killer growing powers.
Reading this book is almost like reading a litrpg book. Very good story plot and good story telling. The main character is a bad ass and very intelligent with killer growing powers.
July 30, 2021
New system of magic. Very cool
I really enjoyed the system of magic based on tattoos that pass power from Demi Gods. It was a fast and fun read, eager to get book two.
I really enjoyed the system of magic based on tattoos that pass power from Demi Gods. It was a fast and fun read, eager to get book two.
July 30, 2021
Good read
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend it to anyone who likes werewolves and lots of action.
I enjoyed reading this book very much and I recommend it to anyone who likes werewolves and lots of action.
August 24, 2021
Very good
This is what I expect from D. B. King! The stories are well written and you become captivated and do not want to stop reading!
This is what I expect from D. B. King! The stories are well written and you become captivated and do not want to stop reading!
August 27, 2021
Good book
Good book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
Good book I can't wait to read the next book in the series I would recommend this author to anyone
September 3, 2021
Meh... Perhaps the sequel will have something other than stale dialog and under thrilling action.
September 5, 2021
Struggled with it.
It’s not a bad book but when I can’t read a book this size within a day and I am on my fourth, I could not finish it sorry just not for me.
It’s not a bad book but when I can’t read a book this size within a day and I am on my fourth, I could not finish it sorry just not for me.
November 12, 2021
Wow this book is awesome
I so enjoyed this book. It had many incredibly wonderful characters though out this book and I really enjoyed Logan !
I so enjoyed this book. It had many incredibly wonderful characters though out this book and I really enjoyed Logan !
January 19, 2022
a good first read
I liked the premise of this story. Our hero brought back to life. But the writing has the main character overly confident.
I liked the premise of this story. Our hero brought back to life. But the writing has the main character overly confident.
August 20, 2022
OMG is this bad. How did they get a book 2?
September 29, 2021
A fun read
This book was a lot of fun. Good story, fun characters, and a lot of action. I'm looking forward to the next one. Give it a shot.
This book was a lot of fun. Good story, fun characters, and a lot of action. I'm looking forward to the next one. Give it a shot.
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