Many truths lie hidden beneath the desert sands…You are an orphan with a strange gift for magic. Hunted by the church, you have fled south to the desert lands of Khitesh, lured by tales of exotic adventure and fabulous riches. However, a simple treasure-seeking mission quickly turns sour, plunging you into the heart of a criminal underworld, where shady dealings and poisoned blades hide a deadly secret.Do you have what it takes to survive on the cut-throat tides of the Dune Sea? You decide in this epic fantasy adventure – one where you make the decisions.
The 4th Destiny Quest book skirts the line between gamebook and novel, and it just works. The second half is pure pirate-fantasy bliss, sailing over sandy dune seas, raiding hidden pyramids, and training your magic while swashbuckling. I read this back in 2019 when it first came out and loved it, and just finished a second play through in preparation for the newly-released book 5 which continues the story directly. I'm happy to say that the story holds up magnificently to my memory.
Game & book - both on very high levels! Joke aside Michael J. Ward style has dramatically improved to the point that the game book story is as deep and compelling as any worthwhile fantasy. Make sure to get Wrath of Ragnarok with it as the story continues to develop there!
And for the game side of things? Start rolling dice and making builds, the potential is so vast you can easily lose a year in your life making and testing heroes!