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The Fire is Lit. But Can they Keep it Burning?
Cedrick Custod is running out of time. This “farm boy” has learned much about his place in the world, but now he must learn to trust that world. New enemies are emerging. The unknowns of the past dog his every move, and if he can’t find the answers in time, all will be lost. But can he trust of what he learns? Are these legends, myths, and prophecies to be trusted? How do you trust a world that isn’t honest with you? If Cedrick can’t learn the truth behind his father’s hatred, the political intrigue among his own troops, and even his wife’s past, everything he has gained will be for nothing. Can he find the truth in time and trust it? Or will his confidence be their undoing?
Cedrick Custod is running out of time. This “farm boy” has learned much about his place in the world, but now he must learn to trust that world. New enemies are emerging. The unknowns of the past dog his every move, and if he can’t find the answers in time, all will be lost. But can he trust of what he learns? Are these legends, myths, and prophecies to be trusted? How do you trust a world that isn’t honest with you? If Cedrick can’t learn the truth behind his father’s hatred, the political intrigue among his own troops, and even his wife’s past, everything he has gained will be for nothing. Can he find the truth in time and trust it? Or will his confidence be their undoing?
370 pages, ebook
Published November 7, 2020
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Charity Mae
19 books43 followersHi! Welcome to my Goodreads. Can I just say I'm so happy you're here? I don't know if you're here for funzies or for a paper you have to write or maybe a theory video or article you're working on. Either way, thanks for coming, and let's get into the nitty-gritty.
I've been writing since I was ten years old. I wrote my first 700+ book when I was eleven. I started these games as almost fan fiction that morphed into the Custod world I use for most of my stories today.
I specialize in fairytale retellings in more dramatic than fantastical styles, dealing with more political or the struggle of war angles than in pure wonder, but I make sure to have a healthy (whoops too much) dose of romantic and hopeful elements as well. I feel stories should help us learn about relationships, people, the world around us, and teach us hope in how to handle the horrors life can dish out in a healthy, enjoyable escapist type of way. That's why I like young adult styles because it allows more exploration of learning than adult styles.
Some of my favorite books include Harry Potter, The Selection, Michael Vey, Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, and lots more, but that should give you a feel for the styles I like. I'm also into classics like Shakespeare, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Phantom of the Opera, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Lord of the Rings (as hey it's a classic too). I struggled with reading as a child. I loved it but found it hard so audiobooks were my main way of stepping into new worlds. Still an audiobook fan!
I wrote my first book, the rough version of Rising during my teen years, and published it while in college. It has since been republished and revamped as The Custod Chronicles Rising. I had plenty of time to learn my craft because I was homeschooled and so integrated my passion for writing with my studies. I graduated from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a degree in Media Marketing with a minor in English to help further my writing dreams.
I currently live in Weed, CA where I write most every day, watch lots of YouTube and movies, enjoy going to a musical now and then, and hone my passion for ballroom dancing. To learn more check out some of my blogs, and social media pages, or if you have a question about a theory or paper you're working on, shoot me a message and I'll get back to you asap.
I've been writing since I was ten years old. I wrote my first 700+ book when I was eleven. I started these games as almost fan fiction that morphed into the Custod world I use for most of my stories today.
I specialize in fairytale retellings in more dramatic than fantastical styles, dealing with more political or the struggle of war angles than in pure wonder, but I make sure to have a healthy (whoops too much) dose of romantic and hopeful elements as well. I feel stories should help us learn about relationships, people, the world around us, and teach us hope in how to handle the horrors life can dish out in a healthy, enjoyable escapist type of way. That's why I like young adult styles because it allows more exploration of learning than adult styles.
Some of my favorite books include Harry Potter, The Selection, Michael Vey, Lord of the Rings, Hunger Games, and lots more, but that should give you a feel for the styles I like. I'm also into classics like Shakespeare, The Count of Monte Cristo, The Phantom of the Opera, The Scarlet Pimpernel, and Lord of the Rings (as hey it's a classic too). I struggled with reading as a child. I loved it but found it hard so audiobooks were my main way of stepping into new worlds. Still an audiobook fan!
I wrote my first book, the rough version of Rising during my teen years, and published it while in college. It has since been republished and revamped as The Custod Chronicles Rising. I had plenty of time to learn my craft because I was homeschooled and so integrated my passion for writing with my studies. I graduated from Brigham Young University - Idaho with a degree in Media Marketing with a minor in English to help further my writing dreams.
I currently live in Weed, CA where I write most every day, watch lots of YouTube and movies, enjoy going to a musical now and then, and hone my passion for ballroom dancing. To learn more check out some of my blogs, and social media pages, or if you have a question about a theory or paper you're working on, shoot me a message and I'll get back to you asap.
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August 17, 2022
This one really got into the family drama more and I was up for it!
September 19, 2025
Good read all 3 books very good
Very good books I recommend it even though they are longer books. Very detailed story makes you feel like you were there
Very good books I recommend it even though they are longer books. Very detailed story makes you feel like you were there
March 24, 2023
You will want to read this one!
The author has a better imagination than some. I can be on to the next book now. Really it is a good read.
The author has a better imagination than some. I can be on to the next book now. Really it is a good read.
August 17, 2022
At first I gave it four stars but after a reread I give it five. There's A LOT going on in this book and it takes a bit to follow but the family drama and typical struggles of a coming of age story.
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