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Forgotten Legacy #1
Young Lord of Khadora
Marak, a clan soldier in Khadora, is supposed to be sacrificed so that the clan lord can save face, but the young warrior has other ideas. Given the opportunity to manage an estate that stands on the brink of failure, Marak turns the table on the powerful lords who enslave the people of Khadora. Young Lord of Khadora is the first volume of the epic fantasy series, Forgotten Legacy.
196 pages, Paperback
First published May 1, 1998
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Richard S. Tuttle
46 books20 followersRichard S. Tuttle began his writing career in 1997 with the release of the Targa Trilogy (Origin Scroll, Dark Quest, Ancient Prophecy). That trilogy became the foundation for the Alcea Collection, a seventeen volume epic fantasy collection of three series (Targa Trilogy, Sword of Heavens, Demonstone Chronicles).
His other works include the Forgotten Legacy, an eight volume series, and the Amica Saga, his most current work which contains eight volumes.
His other works include the Forgotten Legacy, an eight volume series, and the Amica Saga, his most current work which contains eight volumes.
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April 7, 2011
I really want to give it 2.5 stars because, somehow, it kept me reading until the end. And right when I finished it, I wanted to go buy the sequel.
That said, there is approximately zero tension in this book. It's like the characters are just straight archetypes and the plot is your basic commoner-turns-out-to-be-chosen-one schlock. The dialog is stilted. And yet, I kept reading it. So there must have been something there. Either that or I was really bored.
That said, there is approximately zero tension in this book. It's like the characters are just straight archetypes and the plot is your basic commoner-turns-out-to-be-chosen-one schlock. The dialog is stilted. And yet, I kept reading it. So there must have been something there. Either that or I was really bored.
April 3, 2020
A note to the author:
I remember reading your Forgotten Legacy series as a youth, and although I did not see the lessons I would eventually take to heart, I do remember playing the part of the Young Lord of Khadora when my friends and I would play. At the time, I found his equipment and the respect he gained from his peoples to be entirely motivating and honestly, badass! As an adult, I have taken these stories with me in a different way. I find that his tale and the others you have written act as parables for a solid work ethic, living a moral life and as narratives of what good leadership looks like. I believe I have been blessed to grow up in a family that believes in these characteristics strongly enough not only to pass them down to me in my upbringing but also to have them recorded in such a way that they can be accessed by anyone who picks up your novels.
I remember reading your Forgotten Legacy series as a youth, and although I did not see the lessons I would eventually take to heart, I do remember playing the part of the Young Lord of Khadora when my friends and I would play. At the time, I found his equipment and the respect he gained from his peoples to be entirely motivating and honestly, badass! As an adult, I have taken these stories with me in a different way. I find that his tale and the others you have written act as parables for a solid work ethic, living a moral life and as narratives of what good leadership looks like. I believe I have been blessed to grow up in a family that believes in these characteristics strongly enough not only to pass them down to me in my upbringing but also to have them recorded in such a way that they can be accessed by anyone who picks up your novels.
October 11, 2018
Almost everything about this book screams "noble first effort." That said, aside from a some authorial tics (the word 'said' is fine when reporting conversations, there is no need to avoid it) this is a relatively pleasant read. I'm not planning on looking for any more in the apparent series, however.
June 19, 2011
This is the first free e-book I have read, and I started with high expectations. The worldbuilding was interesting, the main character, Marak, had promise, and the story had plenty of pace and action. Sure, the writing was not always great, but a good story remedies a lot. When Marak's superior, the fatherly Marshall Grefon, displayed some unexpected deviousness, I mentally rubbed my hands in anticipation.
Unfortunately, the rest of Young Lord of Khadora never neared the level I expected it to be. The worldbuilding remained okay, the pace and action good, but the characters remained one- or two-dimensional at best. My main problem though, was the lack of true conflict. Not only internal, which left the main characters, including Marak, quite flat. But also external, as Marak overcame all obstacles with such ease that it rarely brought moments of suspense. I would like in to a Superman movie, without Clark Kent and kryptonite, or adversaries who could match him.
With the lack of tension and character development, some problems in the writing became more visible and aggravating, like the obtrusive dialogue tags (he stated, cheered, remarked, admonished, scolded, scowled, reminded, declared etc.). It seems as if the writer did everything to avoid the unobtrusive tag "said". Too bad.
If you're looking for a fast-paced book with plenty of action and a likable hero who is stronger, faster, smarter and friendlier then everyone else, this book might be a pleasant read. If you're looking for character development, conflict and tight prose, this may not be the best choice.
Too bad, because the story holds plenty of promise.
Unfortunately, the rest of Young Lord of Khadora never neared the level I expected it to be. The worldbuilding remained okay, the pace and action good, but the characters remained one- or two-dimensional at best. My main problem though, was the lack of true conflict. Not only internal, which left the main characters, including Marak, quite flat. But also external, as Marak overcame all obstacles with such ease that it rarely brought moments of suspense. I would like in to a Superman movie, without Clark Kent and kryptonite, or adversaries who could match him.
With the lack of tension and character development, some problems in the writing became more visible and aggravating, like the obtrusive dialogue tags (he stated, cheered, remarked, admonished, scolded, scowled, reminded, declared etc.). It seems as if the writer did everything to avoid the unobtrusive tag "said". Too bad.
If you're looking for a fast-paced book with plenty of action and a likable hero who is stronger, faster, smarter and friendlier then everyone else, this book might be a pleasant read. If you're looking for character development, conflict and tight prose, this may not be the best choice.
Too bad, because the story holds plenty of promise.
April 29, 2013
I really enjoyed this one.
I liked the characters. I loved seeing how they all interacted. I especially enjoyed seeing how Marak's mind worked. It was fun seeing how he used his opponents own words against them.
I also enjoyed the story. I think it was really detailed. I liked the different lands that the characters lived in and the descriptions. As well as how the clans interacted with each other and how they viewed the world around them.
The book is the first part of what looks to be an awesome series. However it didn't end on a cliffie and most of the loose ends were tied up. Not all, but I assume those will be addressed in future installments.
I think I only had two issues with the book.
The first was the prophecy of the Torak. It was never fully explained. While this will probably be explained later in the series I would have really liked to have it explained in this book OR at the very least to have someone say what the prophecy was.
The second issue was the first scene in the story. It obviously is the time when the first of the clans ancestors came to the continent and started to take over, but it just didn't seem to relate to the rest of the book. Also there was another prophecy spoken of in this scene that wasn't really gone into either. I just didn't see why it was there in the book, and I don't think the book would have been missing anything if it hadn't been included.
Overall my two issues really didn't make a difference in my enjoyment of the book. I definitely recommend this one and I want to get my hands on the rest of the series.
I liked the characters. I loved seeing how they all interacted. I especially enjoyed seeing how Marak's mind worked. It was fun seeing how he used his opponents own words against them.
I also enjoyed the story. I think it was really detailed. I liked the different lands that the characters lived in and the descriptions. As well as how the clans interacted with each other and how they viewed the world around them.
The book is the first part of what looks to be an awesome series. However it didn't end on a cliffie and most of the loose ends were tied up. Not all, but I assume those will be addressed in future installments.
I think I only had two issues with the book.
The first was the prophecy of the Torak. It was never fully explained. While this will probably be explained later in the series I would have really liked to have it explained in this book OR at the very least to have someone say what the prophecy was.
The second issue was the first scene in the story. It obviously is the time when the first of the clans ancestors came to the continent and started to take over, but it just didn't seem to relate to the rest of the book. Also there was another prophecy spoken of in this scene that wasn't really gone into either. I just didn't see why it was there in the book, and I don't think the book would have been missing anything if it hadn't been included.
Overall my two issues really didn't make a difference in my enjoyment of the book. I definitely recommend this one and I want to get my hands on the rest of the series.
September 17, 2011
Like many readers of this book, I hoped to find something more interesting about it and a plot that redeemed it. The writing, overall, was free of major errors. And the premise--a world where people could be tigers or kittens and where mages controlled the soil and air--was a decent canvas for a fantastic story.
However, most of the story was caught up in politics. There was no real challenge to the hero whose general strategy was to sneak in to the enemy's stronghold and force a vow. This seemed rather contrived, as much of the dialogue did.
A major twist, the mother's slavery, could have been utilized better but was resolved again without difficulty. Disappointing and boring at times. I finished it because I always finish books I read. Really, I was about to leave it a few times. I would have given it only a single star if the overall writing was worse. But writing without errors does not make up for a boring plot. Oh, and the ending--deplorable. I thought my Kindle lost a page.
However, most of the story was caught up in politics. There was no real challenge to the hero whose general strategy was to sneak in to the enemy's stronghold and force a vow. This seemed rather contrived, as much of the dialogue did.
A major twist, the mother's slavery, could have been utilized better but was resolved again without difficulty. Disappointing and boring at times. I finished it because I always finish books I read. Really, I was about to leave it a few times. I would have given it only a single star if the overall writing was worse. But writing without errors does not make up for a boring plot. Oh, and the ending--deplorable. I thought my Kindle lost a page.
May 31, 2012
After the first few chapters, I was pleased that I chose this book. However, it didn't take long before it became boring to me. A lot of the same thing kept repeating itself throughout the story. The outcome of each of the wars or confrontations became quite predictable. Yes, the author did use a great deal of imagination to come up the this story, but it just wasn't my kind of book. Comment | Permalink
April 26, 2011
Well written story. Fast moving and a lot of intrigue.
May 7, 2011
I was amazed at how the hero was able to achieve everything he wanted to without breaking a sweat! Still the story was well written I enjoyed the book.
May 30, 2011
I really didn't like this book's writing style. Can't put my finger on the why, but it just didn't like it.
The story is a bit simplistic and too disney-like for my taste.
The story is a bit simplistic and too disney-like for my taste.
July 27, 2011
this was ok but the hero could do no wrong
and his enemies always under estimated him
and his enemies always under estimated him
April 14, 2013
Ok but couldn't get into enough to read the rest
July 11, 2013
I would give this a 2.5. I liked it enough to read the sequel, but - like many others- I felt the book could have used some real tension / conflict, and more character development.
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