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Nightfall Wars #2
The Truth of Shadows: Book Two of The Nightfall Wars
Three strangers chosen by the gods.
A castle-servant who can bend fire and light to his will.
A musician whose song can soothe even the wildest of hearts.
And a nobleman with the gods’ own luck.
Three strangers gifted with powers beyond that of normal mortals stand against the armies of shadow.
But there are other gods, other powers lurking in the darkness, and they too will find their champions.
Hunted by mortal and immortal enemies alike, Alesh and his companions flee south to the Ferinan lands. There, they will search for help they desperately need, those who might stand with them against the coming darkness.
A nobleman without hope.
A musician to whom every song sounds like a funeral dirge.
A castle servant at risk of being consumed by an evil greater than any he has faced.
They have set themselves against the coming Ever Dark. But shadows are not easily conquered, and no matter how many are cut down, more rise in their place.
For the truth of shadows is that they are not born.
They are made.
A castle-servant who can bend fire and light to his will.
A musician whose song can soothe even the wildest of hearts.
And a nobleman with the gods’ own luck.
Three strangers gifted with powers beyond that of normal mortals stand against the armies of shadow.
But there are other gods, other powers lurking in the darkness, and they too will find their champions.
Hunted by mortal and immortal enemies alike, Alesh and his companions flee south to the Ferinan lands. There, they will search for help they desperately need, those who might stand with them against the coming darkness.
A nobleman without hope.
A musician to whom every song sounds like a funeral dirge.
A castle servant at risk of being consumed by an evil greater than any he has faced.
They have set themselves against the coming Ever Dark. But shadows are not easily conquered, and no matter how many are cut down, more rise in their place.
For the truth of shadows is that they are not born.
They are made.
- GenresFantasy
347 pages, Paperback
Published May 19, 2021
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September 23, 2019
“Never go in to the darkness without a light.”
“The further a man journeys down his chosen path, the longer, the more arduous, the return must be.”
A clever, fast moving, and thrilling story. A profound, thought provoking tale, with many philosophical connotations, reflecting the misery of human souls, but, also the goodness we all possess, but sometimes forget or are too selfish to recognize and accept it. There were parts of a dialogue that reminded me so much of our present world situation, the despair, the futility, the needless hate and wars, the greed of possessions and power, the need for light to illuminate and guide humanity..it is a heart wrenching story, full of tales to learn. Mortals and Gods, Light and Darkness, Good and Evil, is the fate of humans sealed to perish? Will Having some benevolent Gods on our side be enough? A clash of mighty gods, some to destroy mankind, others to defend its existence. This book is so thrilling...The plot is unique and riveting. The world building is fabulous, with great characters, good and bad alike, realistic and nerve wrecking. “Unputdownable" book...I can't recommend this series enough!
“The further a man journeys down his chosen path, the longer, the more arduous, the return must be.”
A clever, fast moving, and thrilling story. A profound, thought provoking tale, with many philosophical connotations, reflecting the misery of human souls, but, also the goodness we all possess, but sometimes forget or are too selfish to recognize and accept it. There were parts of a dialogue that reminded me so much of our present world situation, the despair, the futility, the needless hate and wars, the greed of possessions and power, the need for light to illuminate and guide humanity..it is a heart wrenching story, full of tales to learn. Mortals and Gods, Light and Darkness, Good and Evil, is the fate of humans sealed to perish? Will Having some benevolent Gods on our side be enough? A clash of mighty gods, some to destroy mankind, others to defend its existence. This book is so thrilling...The plot is unique and riveting. The world building is fabulous, with great characters, good and bad alike, realistic and nerve wrecking. “Unputdownable" book...I can't recommend this series enough!
November 30, 2021
I thought this was better than the first book. I’m a little more invested in the story and characters now. I really like Rion although he does need to shut up most of the time lol. I don’t usually enjoy having a little kid tagging along but I’ll get over it. Apparently, she has a part to play later.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
September 21, 2019
Another great. This second book says it all, continues where the first one left off. I couldn’t read it fast enough to find out what happens at the end. Hopefully there are many more to come in this intriguing fantasy series.
March 25, 2022
Of the six Chosen that helped save the world the most powerful one has been murdered and a few of the others are trying to take total control by using the very beings they defeated before.
Alesh, the former servant, is fleeing with his friends because they have powers the chosen cannot control. When, Sonja, a young girl they are protecting is kidnapped, their goal then becomes her rescue while staying alive themselves.
I truly wish it had not been a year since I read The Son of the Morning as I had forgotten a great deal of it. It is very easy to lose track of characters when there are so many and you haven't read about them for a while.
Catching up in this story was a little slow but eventually became intriguing enough to keep me fully interested in finding out what happens.
Alesh, the former servant, is fleeing with his friends because they have powers the chosen cannot control. When, Sonja, a young girl they are protecting is kidnapped, their goal then becomes her rescue while staying alive themselves.
I truly wish it had not been a year since I read The Son of the Morning as I had forgotten a great deal of it. It is very easy to lose track of characters when there are so many and you haven't read about them for a while.
Catching up in this story was a little slow but eventually became intriguing enough to keep me fully interested in finding out what happens.
June 19, 2023
A good journey
This book gives more insight to his other characters, there is also a bit more of the original “Gods”. Since the author was a short story master, the filler bits are repeated and kind of obvious and I blame the publisher. They want more books to sell.
Again, I read the next book after I read something else. The repeated bits make me have to do that for most books, so not a slight on Mr Peppers..
This book gives more insight to his other characters, there is also a bit more of the original “Gods”. Since the author was a short story master, the filler bits are repeated and kind of obvious and I blame the publisher. They want more books to sell.
Again, I read the next book after I read something else. The repeated bits make me have to do that for most books, so not a slight on Mr Peppers..
February 15, 2024
70% through and couldn't care to finish. Characters are interesting, but the book rambles on about everything to the point I was skimming through page after page of repetitive thoughts, feelings, and descriptions. Just not enough meat.
September 22, 2025
I really liked book 1 in the series, but there was not much of a story to this second book and in the end it seemed to be all about slaughtering people and other creatures. Had to give up. The narrator Derek Perkins is very good.
June 11, 2020
Lost interest in this one!
June 6, 2022
Well Planned and Written
Fun story with lots of action. Except for the never ending complaining by Rion, I enjoyed it very much as the characters intermesh well.
Fun story with lots of action. Except for the never ending complaining by Rion, I enjoyed it very much as the characters intermesh well.
January 19, 2023
Monsters are not born but made.
Absolutely brilliant.
Gods, monsters and men.
Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action.
I look forward to the next one.
Absolutely brilliant.
Gods, monsters and men.
Great characters with realistic situations and lots of action.
I look forward to the next one.
December 14, 2023
A difficult read
This is the opposte of a page turner,characters are unlikeable to the point of nausiating read in the hope it would improve,I was wrong
This is the opposte of a page turner,characters are unlikeable to the point of nausiating read in the hope it would improve,I was wrong
February 10, 2020
It just gets better
So, what to say - if you haven’t read book #1 do so, if you have read it then you are in for a treat.
So, what to say - if you haven’t read book #1 do so, if you have read it then you are in for a treat.
February 6, 2020
Cliff hanger
Okay, good resolution for the second book...its awesome how Kale has become a king of the dark side. Be careful what you ask for, eh?
Okay, good resolution for the second book...its awesome how Kale has become a king of the dark side. Be careful what you ask for, eh?
January 28, 2020
Interesting enough to read, but a bit slow to develop for me
Two books to set the stage w/out climax is a bit slow paced for me. If you like character and setting dev you may like it better than I. But as always, I thank the writer for contributing, for who am I to criticize when all I do is read vs. write. Thanks,
Two books to set the stage w/out climax is a bit slow paced for me. If you like character and setting dev you may like it better than I. But as always, I thank the writer for contributing, for who am I to criticize when all I do is read vs. write. Thanks,
December 17, 2019
Oh my goodness!! I thought book one was good, but The Truth of Shadows is even better! I love the struggle of light against dark - Jacob Peppers does such a great job of writing villains and heroes. The heroes aren’t perfect, but they mean well. The characters are the driving force of the story for me, they are so well developed. The plot is intriguing and there were some twists I didn’t see coming! I highly recommend this series!
I received an ARC from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving an honest review.
I received an ARC from the author and I’m voluntarily leaving an honest review.
September 22, 2019
This sequel, takes off at a run, the brutality of this expertly built world, as well as the truly intriguing characters are back, pulling you into their journey within a handful of chapters. My favorite part is definitely the characters themselves. They take you on a roller-coaster that only a handful of authors can pull of as brilliantly as they are in this series. The plot keeps you guessing, and the end continues to leave you desperate for the next book. well worth the read.
November 8, 2019
Read it.
Wow. Jacob has given us new adventure to fall in to. New characters to fallow on their journey for to cast off the dark an walk in the light. That are chosen by the Gods to help humanity. Being chased by Nightlings, Redeemers, Tesharna Soldiers an the Broken. They must find there way. That have to stand together to face what comes. Good or bad, night or light, one step at a time.
Wow. Jacob has given us new adventure to fall in to. New characters to fallow on their journey for to cast off the dark an walk in the light. That are chosen by the Gods to help humanity. Being chased by Nightlings, Redeemers, Tesharna Soldiers an the Broken. They must find there way. That have to stand together to face what comes. Good or bad, night or light, one step at a time.
December 20, 2019
Book 2
Book 2 was a fun read with errors throughout. I enjoyed the plot and characters overall. The main character has grown well and developed well. He does complain a lot about stuff throughout the book. The plot has been exciting and new characters are added and explored. I look forward to book 3.
Book 2 was a fun read with errors throughout. I enjoyed the plot and characters overall. The main character has grown well and developed well. He does complain a lot about stuff throughout the book. The plot has been exciting and new characters are added and explored. I look forward to book 3.
September 23, 2019
This book follows directly on from book1, so if like me you didn't read it then you maybe a bit lost to start with.
The gods are squabbling and using proxies to fight it out. Light vs dark. Loads of action and intrigue in this latest book from Jackob.
I received an arc of this book
The gods are squabbling and using proxies to fight it out. Light vs dark. Loads of action and intrigue in this latest book from Jackob.
I received an arc of this book
September 24, 2019
The second book doesn't disappoint, continuing the story of Alesh and his friends. Once I picked up the book, it was hard to put it down. The story was well written, sucking you in it. Jacob remains to be one of my favorite authors. Can't wait for the story to continue.
September 28, 2019
Jacob Peppers Does It Again.
World building at its best. Heroes with flaws. Much to overcome mentally, spiritually and physically. What happens when a Divorce among the Gods goes bad.? They use the children of man to fight their war. Great second installment.
World building at its best. Heroes with flaws. Much to overcome mentally, spiritually and physically. What happens when a Divorce among the Gods goes bad.? They use the children of man to fight their war. Great second installment.
October 26, 2019
A gritty beginning,but promises a great story,and worthy characters! For full enjoyment,read all the books,good stuff!
November 6, 2019
Exellent
What a good read I could not stop reading,I only read on bed to get me sleepy but it's hard to switch my Kindle off whilst reading this,again exellent
What a good read I could not stop reading,I only read on bed to get me sleepy but it's hard to switch my Kindle off whilst reading this,again exellent
January 9, 2020
Great book
Loved it. Will recommend to a friend. Wish it had a little bit more combat, but overall thought it was great
Loved it. Will recommend to a friend. Wish it had a little bit more combat, but overall thought it was great
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