From Philip C. Quaintrell, author of the popular fantasy series ‘The Echoes Saga’: The Ranger Archives trilogy is complete!
'For lovers of your classic Tolkien, this series has it all' - Alan Coleman - Amazon customer
'Best newcomer to the genre. Philip is up there with Feist and Sanderson' - Philip Spick - Amazon customer
Rangers aren’t born, they’re forged
Never has this been more true for Asher, who must train a new ranger… or be the one to hunt him down. Surviving an encounter with a Werewolf has changed Russell Maybury’s life forever. If he is to salvage anything, he must craft a new life using his abilities to do good. Should he stray, he will answer to Asher.
Learning to fight monsters is all the more difficult when the monsters are the ones hunting you. In his possession, Russell holds an artefact of great significance, a relic central to a shadow war waged for centuries untold. On the one side, the Werewolves bring their claws. On the other, the Vorska, blood fiends who know only the night, bring their fangs.
In over his head, Asher must navigate a war of monsters and the machinations of ancient mages if he is to survive. And should he survive, there is still the Assassin that dwells within, a monster of his own making, that fights for supremacy.
One way or another, the ranger is going to bleed…
'The Echoes Saga' demonstrates a simple commitment to the power of story' - Stephen Dudley - Amazon customer
Philip started his career as an emergency nurse and began writing the books he’d want to read as a hobby between shifts.
He published his first novel in 2016, and soon began his epic fantasy series, The Echoes Saga which went straight into the Amazon bestsellers list in 4 countries.
Now one of the best-selling indie authors worldwide, Philip lives in Manchester, England with his wife and two young children and is hoping this is just the beginning.
Terceiro e último livro da trilogia The Ranger Archives e finalmente veio a conclusão épica da origem do Asher como um Ranger e cara eu gostei tanto desse livro por causa das participações de diferentes personagens que vemos na saga principal e também por todo o desenvolvimento do Asher de como ele começa o primeiro livro dessa trilogia com um certo pensamento e termina esse último livro pensando diferente vendo que há mais pra ele do que ele pensava que não é só morte que está reservado pro caminho dele adorei a dinâmica dele com os personagens e ver um em específico fez eu me emocionar 😭😭😭 e a trama foi bem boa tbm com o Asher metido em um treta entre dias raças de monstros diferentes e tendo que correr contra o tempo para impedir esses monstros de destruir Verda e digo que se você leu todos os livros de The Echoes Saga essa trilogia é pra você acho que se aproveita muito mais ela quando você conhece a saga como um todo e já conhece o Asher do primeiro arco da série gostei demais e espero continuar vendo mais do mundo de Verda no futuro e com isso termino mais um ótimo livro do universo de The Echoes Saga e do autor Phillip Quaintrell.
This is a great beginning of Ashers life as a Ranger. There is so much more to tell of this amazing man of where he came form, he only flashes of his life story. As always the writing in so much detail is fascinating right to the bone it is. This is only a look see in to the man Asher an how he uses the assassin in him for good. Looking forward to more of the man that has stood out in all nine books with the add three. Great work from Philip Quaintrell!!!!
A entertaining trilogy about patience, penance, and second chances. Asher is almost like a Witcher, but not as annoying and the writing is way better since it’s not translated from Polish to English.
The finale of the Ranger Archives trilogy, and oh what a tale it is! Along with the standard monsters to hunt, there is the first appearance of Hadavad and Russell Maybury.
The three of them, along with Doran Heavybelly get caught in a war that has been going on for hundreds of years between werewolves and vampires
What a fantastic way to end the series! I really enjoyed Asher’s character arc and his emotional development. In this book he seemed a lot more talkative and you could see his walls coming down with each interaction he had with Russel! This book is action packed, disturbing, and manages to be equally as heartwarming. I very much connected with Asher in the sense that it’s very easy to get stuck in a mindset where you feel you can do everything alone, that only you can atone for your sins, but with the help of friends you can achieve much more balance and joy in life. To help others, you must first help yourself!
The only thing I will say is that unfortunately I found the ending to be a little rushed, but I loved the series so much it was still a 5/5 read ❤️
Let me start by saying that personally, I thought this was the best of the three books in the Ranger Archive series. That isn’t an easy thing to say, because all three are exceptional stories, but a major theme of “A Dance of Fang and Claw” was friendship, and it was centered around my three favorite characters in the series.
When I finished the final page and closed the book I noticed I was smiling, but at the same time I couldn’t shake the tiny bit of sadness I felt as well. While I was relieved to hear that we haven’t seen the last of Asher, it almost feels like a group of my friends will be going away for a while. I’m sure that Philip will introduce us to a whole new cast of awesome characters in his upcoming series, but a large part of me just isn’t ready to leave Asher and the rest behind. These books excel at crafting a world that makes you feel as if you’ve been there, and building characters that you will develop attachments to. I’ve never read a book by anyone who has done a better job at this.
“A Dance of Fang and Claw”, like I said earlier, focuses a lot on the relationship between Asher and Doran, and how it evolved in its early stages. There is another character whom is heavily featured as well, and I couldn’t have been happier that they were. The story really helped fill in a lot of missing lore that I had always wondered about, and it was all just so damn interesting. This was a perfect ending to a series that I’m glad Philip decided to write, and it pretty much stops right where “Rise of the Ranger” starts off.
Philip C. Quaintrell’s books are, in my opinion, the apex of modern day fantasy. While there are certainly others who I’m tempted to place beside him, the time I’ve spent in Verda has cemented my love for the fantasy genre as a whole. So, it’s goodbye for now, but I’m definitely looking forward to seeing what adventures lay ahead.
Thank you Philip. I will never forget these stories.
Well, this is my first review ever. I started my journey with Asher through the Echoes Saga, and was completely gripped through the whole 9 books, often losing precious sleep, to read "just a few more pages, just one more chapter"! I had such a book hangover from them, and felt lost for weeks.The Ranger Archives was the perfect way to ease that hangover, whilst learning more about how Asher came to be the man he is in Echoes. Once again, Philip wove a wonderful story, introducing many characters who we meet again in Echoes, so you come to understand the bonds they have. Asher is such a complex character, and this is the perfect weaving of how he came to be who he is at the start of Echoes. We are given monsters galore, villains, comedy, sadness and moral dilemmas...what more do you need (apart from dragons, of course). I so hope that Philip does indeed revisit Asher (and the rest of the crew), as he has become my absolute favorite character in a series, and my book husband, lol. Thank you Philip for sharing this world with us, and I look forward to many more of your tales. To all you readers...if you're thinking about reading these stories, so it. You won't regret a single page!!!
A Dance of Fang and Claw is a howling success, concluding The Ranger Archives trilogy with a Tolkien-like adventure laced with a darker, horror-infused edge. It deepens Asher’s complex journey from assassin to ranger, weaving a tale of redemption, friendship, and monstrous warfare. As Asher mentors Russell Maybury, a man grappling with his new life as a werewolf, they face a centuries-old war between werewolves and vorska over a mysterious artifact that unlocks a secret.
The strength of this series has been in its exploration of Asher’s internal and external battles, and that continues to shine while he’s training Russell to control his inner beast, a mirror of Asher’s own struggle to tame the assassin within. This parallel underscores themes of atonement and self-discovery. Hadavad’s introduction was perfect, coming in like a shadow as if he were Van Helsing himself, but with a more Gandalf-like gravitas as a mage, adding rich depth to the lore and guiding Asher toward his destiny in The Echoes Saga.
Quaintrell masterfully balances the horror elements of werewolves and vorska lurking with predatory menace with heartfelt moments of camaraderie and fun banter between Asher, Doran, Russell, and Hadavad. I did wish that Salim had a bigger role to play after how much he contributed in Blood and Coin, though Hadavad’s mentor-like presence helps fill the emotional gap left by his absence. The tension runs high as Asher and his Rangers hurl themselves into a maelstrom of snarling beasts and lurking dread, where the action is suspenseful and visceral, with moments of waiting in the dark for monsters to strike that evoke a chilling, horror-like atmosphere.
“Every month-three nights of full moons,” he began. “Three nights of fright, my grandmother called it. Three nights of fang and claw.”
The evolving bond between Asher and Doran is one of my favorites, though Doran has a smaller role as this book focuses more on Asher’s interactions with Russell and Hadavad as they join the Rangers crew. Still, Asher and Doran stand out the most because of their lovable banter that keeps me entertained and creates a sense of found family that resonates deeply. The series as a whole has done a great job of filling in gaps or questions, making this such an exceptional prequel series. While the additions of Russell, Hadavad, Creed, and Merith help add extra layers of intrigue and moral complexity.
The saddest part is the bittersweet ending that pushes the timeline just days before Rise of the Ranger takes place, making me want to relive the events of The Echoes Saga all over again. Since this is a prequel series, it can be read before The Echoes Saga, but I would highly suggest reading this series after to get the full brunt of the story and introduction to the characters. And of course, I have to mention the narration of Steven Brand, which continues to make this world even more immersive. Though I still have to critique that his voices don’t blend enough to distinguish characters as well as they could, his phenomenal classic storyteller delivery style brings the saga to life.
I highly recommend this series as well as the Echoes saga to anyone that loves a good adventurous fantasy tale with a classical-vibe. Now on to his next series set 12,000 years before The Echoes Saga in A Time of Dragons!
This was the third and final book in this series and I absolutely LOVED this entire series. We have finally gotten Asher's origin story and have followed along as Asher willingly leaves Nightfall and the guild of assassins and CHOOSES to become a Ranger (Rangers are basically monster hunters).
Even though being a Ranger didn't end up being EXACTLY what it was when he was recruited, he took all of those experiences and ended up molding WHO he wanted to be into what he felt a Ranger SHOULD be.
This book was fun because we get to see Asher's circle of friends grow. There is, of course, Doran from the HeavyBelly clan and his beer drinking Warhog named Pig. We now also get to see Danagarr again, but the really interesting addition is Russell Maybury. I will admit to being a little bit confused with Asher's decision in the beginning regarding Russell. I wasn't really sure what he was trying to do, but in the end, I think it was the perfect testament to show what Asher was trying to achieve -both for Russell and for himself. Atonement.
Not to mention in this book we also get all kinds of monsters. There are Werewolves and Vorska (an unique type of vampire) and we also get another addition to the gang in Hadavad - a centuries old mage. He was another character that took me a while to warm up to. I just wasn't sure he could be trusted in the beginning.
I absolutely LOVED this series and ended up going back and rereading the first book in the next series - because , well, just because. I thought I was just going to skim, but I ended up just changing my mind and actually rereading it.
I am now going back and starting with book 4 in the Echoes series (which is where I had left off after reading the first three books several months ago) but I can honestly say that I am very excited to jump back into this world and see what Mr. Quaintrell has in store for his readers in this next story arc.
We’re at the finale of the Ranger Archives trilogy, and oh what a finale it was!
This was probably my favourite of the 3 books.
Alongside the standard awesomeness of the monster hunting, we’re introduced to Hadavad and Russell Maybury, you may know these names if you have read echoes, if not, you have some fun to come. Asher, Hadavad, Russell alongside the returning Doran Heavybelly get caught in a war that has been raging for hundreds of years between werewolves and vampires.
In this book the author does a masterful job at conveying Asher's emotions (he really goes through it in this book).
In this book you do not get the self assured Asher that we know from previous books but one that is fighting within himself daily. One that is desperate to do the right thing but cannot forgive the man he is now for the man he was in his previous life.
All of Asher's guilt was perfectly aligned to Russell own journey of forgiveness.
I feel the characters work in this book is some of the best I’ve read across the whole series.
I really enjoyed going back to this world and discovering more of Asher’s backstory and his motivations. Loved seeing how his relationships with other characters started. The plot was good and it had great pacing.
Asher’s origin story was one for the ages. He is equal parts Robin Hood and Assassin’s Creed. I enjoyed the intricate dance between fang and claw, especially the increased magic. Excited to start The Echoes Saga
WEREWOLVES, RANGERS, DWARVES, MAGES AND VAMPIRES...DO I HAVE TO SAY MORE? 5/5 STARS!!
Well well well...here we are, at the end of Asher's story, at least the prequel, since for all of those who haven't yet read the Echoes Saga you still have 9 books of him and other fantastic characters. WHAT ARE YOU WAITING?! GO, NOW! Ok, aside from jokes, let's start with it.
It always takes me so long to write a review for a new entry by Philip Quaintrell. It's just that they always leaves me with so much that i have to really think and maybe read it two or three times more before i can put toughts into words. What can i say, Philip it's just awesome in the way he writes his stories. I've always gave him 5 stars. His books just click with me, it's unbelievable.
I think he writes fantasy just as i love to read it. Really powerful characters, with traumas and serious emotions to fight, accept, and live, inside of them. A world that breathes from the pages, a lot of monsters...and classical elements in a modern way that i love so much and so many epic and brilliant fight scenes. He's one the best in these things. The pacing and the scope of this book and this entire Trilogy i should say are masterfully done. This story is intimate, great in scope in the sense of a big and intricated character arch. I think Asher is the best character that Quaintrell has ever written. He was my favorite in the main saga and he's even more now, after the final book of this Trilogy. The internal struggle he has to go through...all the guilt he feels, the desperation to redeem himself, even when every action he takes is that of a hero...was powerful, i've felt it in my heart. Asher did a lot of disgusting things, like a lot! Yes, he was basically abducted and indoctrinated...but still, he was an awful human being. But he tries, he tries everyday to take responsibility for what he has done, and to be better. It was so interesting and hurtful at the same moment to see this fight in his head and heart, between The Ranger and The Assassin, the Persona of who he was, the one he despites but that still feels in every movement of his body, almost phisiologically. A part of him will always be an assassin, and you have to read the main saga to find what balance he can find in that. The Persona of The Ranger instead Is all he wants to be, the hero he wants to be for others, even tough he thinks that he will never be fully that person, no matter how many lives he saves. He will still be guilty, now and always. The reality, instead, is that he already is that person, that good person has always lived inside of him, and with the Ranger he just can finally let It free. He still has a lot to growth to make in order to find this reality. I've loved how Quaintrell used this book to introduce one the best characters in my opinion of the main saga: Russel Maybury. How Quaintrell intersected Russell's origin story with the internal fight of Asher was superb. Not to make many spoilers even tough you can probably guess...Russel has a big monster inside of him, a fight in which Asher finds similarities with his own. He starts to develop a bond with Russel, a difficult one at the start, since the second doesn't even want to live, exactly like Asher at the beginning. It Is a bond that serves as a way to Asher to believe that he can be redeemed, that he can be good, because if even Russell can fight his monster and win, so can Asher, pheraps. He desires to help Russell no matter what, he needs him to win. It's a desperate altruistic/selfish move, and i love this character arc.
Russell is an incredible character and seeing him starting to slowly fight the monster not for Asher but for his ideals, supported by the other Ranger, was really sweet. Oh, seeing the creation of a special location of the main saga was really nostalgic. I do not lie if i say that an elephant entered my eye in that part. I also loved the difficult relation between Asher, Russell and Doran Heavybelly.
Yes, the fan favorite dwarf makes a comeback in this final book, and his part is essential. Aside from the fact that he makes me laugh my ass off, he's a real loyal friend for Asher, the truest one he has. They bicker a lot in this book, for the question of Russel's monster, but Doran does It for Asher, cause he would love for his friend to see that he already is a great person, without having to fight for something maybe greater than him. Despite this, the dynamic between the three was magnificent, and you really start to see the creation of a long lasting bond, a family. It was the most real bond i saw in a book. It was so sweet, and knowing what happens in the main saga this book is even more significant. Who has read it, knows what i'm talking about.
Aside from that we even see the introduction of the mage Hadavad, another important character in the main saga, and in Asher's story. This book has ben the overall creation of the Rangers, WOW! Hadavad is a fascinating and charismatic character. He's the perfect mage. Wise, misterious, criptic, but also true to himself, and a real friend when he has to. His introduction is also the introduction to a villain that it's like FUNDAMENTAL in the Echoes Saga so...clever move Philip!!! Real clever. He managed to put some little crumbles of something even greater you can see in the main saga. This trilogy is written in a way that it could be considered the real first trilogy of the main saga, and i love it.
Even the villains of this book were Epic. You have a secular fight between werewolves and Vorska ( Quaintrell's take on vampires, soooo cool) and to see that no matter what the protagonists where between crossed fire augmented the tension and the stakes. They are both powerful, malevolent, and disgusting creatures. The fight scenes with these enemies were epic in every sense. Quaintrell.never.miss.a.hit. His fight scenes are the best, period. The one the roof in Velia...who knows knows, but It was my favorite.
This is maybe my favorite book of the three, evene tough it's like choosing between my childrens i have to say. This trilogy has ben a way for us to enter more in the head of Asher, and to see where he was before he becomes the Asher we know. It has been a powerful, so so so emotional journey, and i've breathed every second of It. Quaintrell is on my podium at this point. I love everything he does.
Thank you Philip, for this incredible journey. Untill the next time we'll see Asher...i will be here to live the next big journey you have for us, and i know it will be incredible.
This entire review has been hidden because of spoilers.
Having read all the books as they were released this was a fantastic chapter to close out on and fill in the blanks. Asher is a strong well developed protagonist making his way through has past and growing into the future 9 books after this (chronologically)
I look forward to the next journey taking place much further back in this great world and here’s to hoping we return to the Pick Axe & Asher’s journeys.. one day
Here are five main takeaways from A Dance of Fang and Claw (The Ranger Archives, Book 3) by Philip C. Quaintrell:
1. Intense Monster-Driven Conflict: The story plunges Asher into a brutal war between werewolves and Vorska, vampiric creatures of the night. Russell Maybury, transformed by a werewolf encounter, holds a powerful artifact central to a centuries-old shadow war, raising the stakes as monsters hunt him and Asher navigates their deadly clash.
2. Asher’s Inner Struggle: As a former assassin turned ranger, Asher grapples with the killer within while mentoring Russell. His internal battle against his violent past adds depth, highlighting his effort to forge a path of redemption while facing external threats that test his resolve.
3. Rich Character Dynamics: The evolving bond between Asher, Russell, and the mage Hadavad drives the narrative, with heartfelt camaraderie balancing the horror. While Doran Heavybelly’s smaller role disappoints some, the focus on Russell’s transformation and Hadavad’s mentorship creates compelling relationships.
4. Vivid World-Building and Horror Elements: Quaintrell crafts a gripping, Tolkien-esque world infused with dark fantasy and horror. The suspenseful, visceral action—especially scenes of waiting for monsters under full moons—creates a chilling atmosphere, complemented by ancient mages’ schemes and a richly detailed setting.
5. Satisfying Trilogy Conclusion: As the final book in The Ranger Archives, it ties up Asher’s prequel arc, seamlessly connecting to The Echoes Saga. The story delivers a thrilling mix of action, lore, and character growth, leaving readers eager for more while providing a fulfilling end to the trilogy.
4 is a bit harsh but it definitely was closer to that than 5, I just couldn't get going on this one, whilst it's well written it was all a bit mundane. This story was The Witcher meets the first Underworld with Asher being a cross between Geralt/Selene & then insert Melith & Creed for the Lycan/Vampire parts. The book then finishes at just over 80% & then gives you the prologue from Rise of the Ranger - fairly sure that 99% of readers that are finishing this trilogy will already have read the 2017 book! To be honest I prefer the Asher from that series better to than the one we are getting in this book, not only does it get a bit tiresome with the "whole woe is me inner turmoil" but clearly makes no sense in situations when the red scarf would make a lot more sense. This is the end of the trilogy, the author hints at Asher returning in another series, but it won't be his next release but if there had been a Book 4 I'm not sure that I would have bothered!
A Dance Of Fang And Claw • Philip C. Quaintrell • Rating: 9️⃣/🔟
"Know the man you want to be and fight for it, even if that means fighting yourself"
This book brings The Ranger Archives to a close in epic fashion, with Asher facing a dark and mysterious enemy that pushes him to his limits. In a unique take on vampires and werewolves, the tale explores both the horrifying brutality of the monsters and the tragic humanity of those afflicted by the curse. Alongside these conflicts, familiar names begin to emerge, tying the story back to the wider world of Verda 👀
I thought this was a really fresh and ambitious finale. Werewolves and vampires can often feel overdone, but PCQ managed to twist the tropes into something that felt both brutal and heartbreaking 💔 I loved how the book showed the two sides of the curse, the violence inflicted on humans caught in the middle, but also the torment it brings to the one suffering from it 🐺
It was also great to see familiar characters like Russell and Hadavad appear, as well as finding out more about the mysterious Black Hand 👀 Now that I've finished this trilogy, I'm convinced it's best read after book 3 of The Echoes Saga! I've just started book 4, and it picks up so many of the themes from here, the connection was seamless 😍
Overall, this book was a fantastic conclusion to The Ranger Archives. It fleshed out Asher's past brilliantly, added depth to some key players in the saga, and felt like the perfect hiatus from Echoes. I'd definitely recommend this trilogy to anyone diving into the series 😁
Monster👹 Inside The Man🐺💪👊🗡🐎 Medieval🕍 Fantasy , Sword🐺💪👊🗡 and Sorcery, Good and Evil👹.. Being All He🐺💪👊🗡 Can Be.
Former assassin💀, Asher🐺💪👊🗡🐎, continues his new profession as a Ranger, A killer of unnatural monsters for money,💰 , most created by evil mages. He is now a sort of Medieval🕍 bounty💰 hunter🐺💪👊🗡🐎. When he is faced with a new wrinkle, werewolves🐺, who are monsters who were once men, he tries to save one of them. He sees himself as a monster, too, but two monsters don't make a hero.
Whenever Asher🐺💪👊🗡🐎 second guesses himself, he gets into trouble and there are many instances of trouble in this series📚.
I got this e-book from Amazon📚 with Kindle unlimited.
This series seems to end in a cliffhanger. Book 3 of 3, written to be read in order.
Of the three books in the Ranger Archives series, this is my favorite.
Asher, the ex assassin turned Monster hunting Ranger, along with his friends (yes, he finally has some friends), finds himself caught in an ongoing war between vampires and werewolves. They have come into possession of a magical artifact that both sides want for reasons of their own. A ‘good’ magician informs them it has evil associations and neither side must get it. There’s a lot of waiting in the dark for either side to strike. The suspense is maddening as they wait for the sounds of howling or footsteps on the roof…and finding out by trial and error the best way to deal with both.
During all this, Asher is determined to teach Russel Maybury, a young, unfortunate victim of Creed, the big bad werewolf, that a life beyond his curse is possible. It’s another step on the path toward his own redemption. The 'head' big bad of the Vampire is as slimy a villain as you could wish for, in a 'looks fair and feels foul' kind of way.
The book is exciting and a satisfying end to the trilogy. If you’ve read all the other books, it's a nice full circle back to the beginning. If you started with the archives, your adventures with Asher are just beginning. Enjoy.
I'm gladly adding to the ranks of 5 stars. Quaintrell is truly wonderful fantasy writer and I feel like the Ranger Archives are a labor of love, more so even than the Echoes Saga. I feel like the way Quaintrell writes Asher, Russell, and Doran is proof of that. Quaintrell does a masterful job at conveying Asher's emotions and need for redemption. All of Asher's guilt and need for redemption was placed perfectly in line with Russell and his deserving of forgiveness for being cursed. Masterfully done. I feel like these characters would be just as compelling as if I never read the Echoes Saga.
I liked the slight step up in stakes in this one, I am glad each book is somewhat standalone of a sorts in that there is no overarching plot going on really. I also like that Vampires and Werewolves were introduced. Great choice.
I did find it a little tiresome that this one yet again he has a buddy, then towards the end for a portion he has a new buddy again, but that's a minor gripe that I just look past. I was hoping Salim would make a return honestly.
Doran still very much annoys me, not sure if that's supposed to be the case because he's a dwarf or not, but overall the plot is very fun.
I truly enjoyed reading this book. It was a grand adventure for all of my favorite characters. Russell stole the show, so to speak. His journey from being bitten, turning into a werewolf, and finally being a Ranger was very intriguing to read. I love his honesty and friendships with Doran, Asher, and Haddavad. The tavern, The Pick-Axe, was indeed a bonus. I wish the book was longer! Thank you, Mr. Quaintrell. Please return to Verda soon so we can read more about my favorite characters mentioned above.
A great conclusion to this trilogy. Full of what Philip Quaintrell does so well, it carries us through the final early years of Asher, the Ranger, learning of his meetings and adventures with characters we know from The Echoes Saga. Well paced, full of conflict balanced by realistic dialogue and emotional angst, it takes us through Asher's inner conflicts while offering us as readers a way to review our own guilt and self-doubt. Highly recommended.
I pre-ordered this book the first moment it was available, then delayed reading on purpose to revel in my giddy anticipation…and it did not disappoint. Meeting old friends as they join us for the first time, cheering Asher’s journey, a-ha moments as details click into place….and the dread of turning that last page. So sublimely satisfying. Looks like I’ll continue on and read through the Echoes Saga…again.
What a great conclusion to this trilogy! Loved every minute of it. I love the little connections to the Echoes Saga. For those fans out there, I would recommend reading the chapter 28 (On the Hunt) and 30 (Old Friends) from “A Clash of Fates” in the Echoes Saga. Those chapters speak of Doran’s and Asher’s last moments with Russell and man do they have so much more meaning after having read this book. Happy reading!
I’ve absolutely loved this trilogy, having read the Echoes Saga, I was slightly hesitant to start on this trilogy as I wondered if I’d struggle with content about Asher prior to everything else… boy was I wrong. Such a brilliant read, I’ve been enthralled and spent any and all of my free time immersed in each of these books unable to put them down.
I left it till I finished all the books. I’m very impressed with these books since 1 tends to lead into the next. My favourite thing to mention is the fact that each book ends with what most don’t? A look into the next day or the day after! I’ve read a lot of books that end with the evil being defeated or situations along that line, Quatrill takes it passed these moments to allow us to see where life has taken his characters beyond this!
I don’t know how this author always makes these books so addictive. I love the dynamic between characters, though I like all the characters from the previous two books a little more than this one.
The plot is well-paced, intriguing, and action-packed, yet not overloaded with too much in a short time-span.
I love the character growth and introspection, giving way to ideas that inspire the reader.
If you’ve read any of the books in this saga then you know the quality of the tale. This is the best of the ranger series thus far and easily one of the best written in the series. This has been one of the best fantasy series I’ve read in years, and I look forward to reading the series in order again soon.