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The King is dead…
After surviving two horrific attacks, Trevor, Dodge, Warren, and Sarah follow the Brotherhood, a small band of mercenaries, to a secret village hidden beyond the peak of the mountains. There, they hope to find peace away from the bloodshed that seems to follow them, but what they find is much more.
Who will rule…
As acting steward until a new monarch is found, Francis has everything he needs to achieve a world of peace: the throne of power, and a reincarnated god who obeys his every command. However, peace is not so easily achieved. Deceit lurks within every shadow, and Francis struggles to stay two steps ahead of his enemies, who also happen to be his closest allies. He has sacrificed everything to get what he needs, but will it be enough?
Paths will cross…
Cast out of his village, Quiver’s journey leads to a brother he thought long dead, through a dangerous country with a violent history toward his people. With memories of war on his mind, there is one southern face that Quiver hopes never to see again, an old enemy from the battlefield: the Wolf.
No one escapes the past…
Alric has spent every day trying to forget the bloody deeds he has committed, but it seems his past has officially caught up with him, and it has perverted his one good memory into something horrific. Haunted at every moment, no matter how hard Alric resists, the animal clawing inside him is begging to be set free.
After surviving two horrific attacks, Trevor, Dodge, Warren, and Sarah follow the Brotherhood, a small band of mercenaries, to a secret village hidden beyond the peak of the mountains. There, they hope to find peace away from the bloodshed that seems to follow them, but what they find is much more.
Who will rule…
As acting steward until a new monarch is found, Francis has everything he needs to achieve a world of peace: the throne of power, and a reincarnated god who obeys his every command. However, peace is not so easily achieved. Deceit lurks within every shadow, and Francis struggles to stay two steps ahead of his enemies, who also happen to be his closest allies. He has sacrificed everything to get what he needs, but will it be enough?
Paths will cross…
Cast out of his village, Quiver’s journey leads to a brother he thought long dead, through a dangerous country with a violent history toward his people. With memories of war on his mind, there is one southern face that Quiver hopes never to see again, an old enemy from the battlefield: the Wolf.
No one escapes the past…
Alric has spent every day trying to forget the bloody deeds he has committed, but it seems his past has officially caught up with him, and it has perverted his one good memory into something horrific. Haunted at every moment, no matter how hard Alric resists, the animal clawing inside him is begging to be set free.
- GenresFantasy
820 pages, Kindle Edition
Published September 20, 2021
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K.R. Gangi
3 books60 followersStories gift us with the ability to live countless lives.
In these lives we are able to conjure magic, battle against political corruption, pilot a spaceship, fly on the backs of dragons, or patrol through the jungles on a foreign planet. They intrigue us, scare us, make us laugh, make us cry, make us cringe, and make us mad.
Being able to feel so much by simply reading words is the true power of a story, and I hope you find power in mine.
In these lives we are able to conjure magic, battle against political corruption, pilot a spaceship, fly on the backs of dragons, or patrol through the jungles on a foreign planet. They intrigue us, scare us, make us laugh, make us cry, make us cringe, and make us mad.
Being able to feel so much by simply reading words is the true power of a story, and I hope you find power in mine.
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March 23, 2022
Don't be intimidated by the page count. This is a well written and easy-to-read story with so much going on, you'll reach the end before you know it.
The story picks up right after the events of the first book and it's not for the easily offended. There's foul (sometimes brilliant!) language, violence, injustice and despair.
The title says it all. This is a dark and grim tale of deceit: political, personal, psychological, professional, divine, magical — you name it. Like in the first book, my favourite thing was the dialogue and the banter between the characters. It's rare to see both animosity and camaraderie depicted in such an entertaining way.
Another high point is the characterisation itself and how well mental illness, addiction and trauma are portrayed. Not only they actually fit the characters' personalities and background, they affect their choices, relationships and development in a way that makes sense.
This is a long book and it might drag a bit too much at times, with descriptions, reiterations and seemingly unnecessary meanderings, but pay attention, there lies the deceit.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!
The story picks up right after the events of the first book and it's not for the easily offended. There's foul (sometimes brilliant!) language, violence, injustice and despair.
The title says it all. This is a dark and grim tale of deceit: political, personal, psychological, professional, divine, magical — you name it. Like in the first book, my favourite thing was the dialogue and the banter between the characters. It's rare to see both animosity and camaraderie depicted in such an entertaining way.
Another high point is the characterisation itself and how well mental illness, addiction and trauma are portrayed. Not only they actually fit the characters' personalities and background, they affect their choices, relationships and development in a way that makes sense.
This is a long book and it might drag a bit too much at times, with descriptions, reiterations and seemingly unnecessary meanderings, but pay attention, there lies the deceit.
Looking forward to the next book in the series!
October 12, 2021
I was excited to jump back in to the massive cast after having read the first installment, and I can say I was not disappointed. The author does a great job with flushing the characters out and making everyone seem unique. The starting pace as everything builds can feel a little slow but when the story climaxes it easily makes up for it all. I can't say too much without spoiling anything so you will have to dive in yourself.
November 5, 2021
The story continues exactly where book 1 left off and you will not be disappointed. It made me laugh and cry and kept me intrigued the whole time.
The best part about this series is I feel like I know the characters. The author does an amazing job of building those personalities and making you feel like you really know these people and are one of them. The story is filled with mystery, love, companionship, family and betrayal.
The multiple main characters give this series a beautiful puzzle put together throughout the whole book. The neatly designed web of plot lines and characters is fascinating.
One of the best series I have read. I can't wait for book 3 to come out and I can find out what happens next!
The best part about this series is I feel like I know the characters. The author does an amazing job of building those personalities and making you feel like you really know these people and are one of them. The story is filled with mystery, love, companionship, family and betrayal.
The multiple main characters give this series a beautiful puzzle put together throughout the whole book. The neatly designed web of plot lines and characters is fascinating.
One of the best series I have read. I can't wait for book 3 to come out and I can find out what happens next!
August 24, 2024
Please finish book 3 😅
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