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Darkness Within Saga #5
The Fallen Goddess
Since his arrival in Talohna Kael Symes has experienced some of the worst that it has to offer, but when he wakes from a frightening coma he finds that Talohna’s magic may be permanently broken and a dire new threat is situated on Solikyr’s doorstep. With a terrifying and powerful faction so close to his new home, Kael does everything he can to shore up the unstable alliance brokered by Ember and Max before their departure for the World Peace Summit. However, Treach’s unannounced arrival at Solikyr Castle during his search for Niis’ final resting place and a shocking revelation from the summit force Kael and his new apprentice to search for a way to get to Corynth before disaster strikes.
Forced to travel part of the way overland, Kael, Kenna and Sephi stumble across what appears to be a Ri’Tek invasion of Stillwater in northern Cethos. Though seriously outnumbered and helpless to stop the invasion, Kael and Sephi do manage to help an important witness escape the fighting before pushing on to Corynth.
Protected by the summit’s diplomatic immunity laws, Kael joins Ember and Max in a desperate bid to expose the Ri’Tek for who they truly are, but even the testimony of a high standing witness may not be enough to sway the World Council to act, leaving Queen Bale no choice but to finally respond to the Ri’Tek on her own. But faced with the invasion, will the stubborn Cethosian Queen actually send her troops to war or will the insurmountable odds finally force Cethos to its knees? With the Ri’Tek firmly entrenched in Stillwater and war looming on the horizon, the Vikress' plan quickly comes to light, forcing events down a nightmare path no one could have ever imagined.
A path that may lead to Talohna's long forgotten past.
And a long forgotten goddess.
*Contains scenes and events designed for adult audiences only, reader discretion is advised.*
Forced to travel part of the way overland, Kael, Kenna and Sephi stumble across what appears to be a Ri’Tek invasion of Stillwater in northern Cethos. Though seriously outnumbered and helpless to stop the invasion, Kael and Sephi do manage to help an important witness escape the fighting before pushing on to Corynth.
Protected by the summit’s diplomatic immunity laws, Kael joins Ember and Max in a desperate bid to expose the Ri’Tek for who they truly are, but even the testimony of a high standing witness may not be enough to sway the World Council to act, leaving Queen Bale no choice but to finally respond to the Ri’Tek on her own. But faced with the invasion, will the stubborn Cethosian Queen actually send her troops to war or will the insurmountable odds finally force Cethos to its knees? With the Ri’Tek firmly entrenched in Stillwater and war looming on the horizon, the Vikress' plan quickly comes to light, forcing events down a nightmare path no one could have ever imagined.
A path that may lead to Talohna's long forgotten past.
And a long forgotten goddess.
*Contains scenes and events designed for adult audiences only, reader discretion is advised.*
902 pages, Kindle Edition
First published January 1, 2021
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November 30, 2021
Great, dark and exciting!
Book 5 in the darkness within is great from start to finish. The intrigue and plots come together nicely and many questions are answered and even more are made. The story gets dark at times but that’s to be expected with these books. The character development is solid, though expected for some. I have given this book 4 stars because there are more than a few punctual and grammatical errors that will hopefully be addressed as they can be a bit jarring sometimes. Overall a solid book and I look forward to the next one.
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Book 5 in the darkness within is great from start to finish. The intrigue and plots come together nicely and many questions are answered and even more are made. The story gets dark at times but that’s to be expected with these books. The character development is solid, though expected for some. I have given this book 4 stars because there are more than a few punctual and grammatical errors that will hopefully be addressed as they can be a bit jarring sometimes. Overall a solid book and I look forward to the next one.
(Received an ARC)
January 26, 2022
Good read
This series has complexity but doesn't have the four hundred buikd up like other authors do. The series is smooth, setting good and the twists and turns keep pages flowing. I really like how the author puts alot of thought into the story and magic. He doesn't fall into the trap of buff de buff. He makes the progression of the characters grow naturally.
This series has complexity but doesn't have the four hundred buikd up like other authors do. The series is smooth, setting good and the twists and turns keep pages flowing. I really like how the author puts alot of thought into the story and magic. He doesn't fall into the trap of buff de buff. He makes the progression of the characters grow naturally.
December 29, 2021
Great read
I've read the series a few times waiting on the next book. This one I felt kinda like it jumped all over the place and at times a little rushed. Also felt like I was missing info. Still good book
I've read the series a few times waiting on the next book. This one I felt kinda like it jumped all over the place and at times a little rushed. Also felt like I was missing info. Still good book
September 1, 2023
I said I wouldn't continue this series but my need to see things through brought me back. I was just as disappointed as I expected to be. Riddled with overly long, boring explanations (that for the most part made little sense to me) and at the most inopportune times.
May 5, 2022
I thought the book was all over the place, boring and REALLY predictable but still better than the last one.
November 19, 2022
can’t put it down
I love this series. I almost cried when Ember made her decision. I think this would make an amazing animated show.
I love this series. I almost cried when Ember made her decision. I think this would make an amazing animated show.
February 26, 2025
4.5/5 Stars The pace just keeps on going as the pages fly by. You will gain some insight and some new mystery in The Darkness Within Saga.
I picked this novel based solely on the cover. I mean how could I not having never read from this author before, the cover just drew me in like a magnet. I jumped right in and had the best time. In fact I am on the fifth novel as I write this. I am not going to go into detail about the novel. In fact I suggest you don't event read the synopses and jump right in. If you enjoy an Epic-Fantasy with a Dark-Fantasy twist you will love this one. There are a lot of character's to keep up with for the first two or three novels that can be a challenge at times. But as they die off or fall to way side it gets better. Each novel starts right were the last left off with only a brief summery of the last, which I love.
I am giving this a clean 4.5 rounded up for the series.
I picked this novel based solely on the cover. I mean how could I not having never read from this author before, the cover just drew me in like a magnet. I jumped right in and had the best time. In fact I am on the fifth novel as I write this. I am not going to go into detail about the novel. In fact I suggest you don't event read the synopses and jump right in. If you enjoy an Epic-Fantasy with a Dark-Fantasy twist you will love this one. There are a lot of character's to keep up with for the first two or three novels that can be a challenge at times. But as they die off or fall to way side it gets better. Each novel starts right were the last left off with only a brief summery of the last, which I love.
I am giving this a clean 4.5 rounded up for the series.
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