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EPIC: Legacy
This ain't your average Rock N Roll Fairy Tale... Meet Deacon McTaggart, protector of the defenseless, bane of high school bullies. With a global crisis looming, Deacon is sent to Scotland to live with his eccentric uncle - who is in fact a legendary hero in the world of Avalon, where myth is reality. After a night of too much 'meadale', a run-in with a cantankerous faerie thrusts Deacon into Avalon and an adventure of EPIC proportions.
334 pages, Paperback
First published January 1, 2012
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August 14, 2015
Thank you Justin Osborne for this fun adventure! I couldn't put it down, and that is a rare thing these days. The book needs a few edits here and there but nothing major -- basic typos but just a small handful. I can't wait to find out what Deacon's next trip to Avalon has in store for him. Good thing I don't have to wait, I already have Exodus loaded up and ready to read.
July 9, 2015
Epic: Legacy is the first book in a terrific fantasy series. Deacon McTaggart has been sent to Scotland to live with his uncle because of strange happenings on Earth. What he doesn't know is that even weirder things are going to occur and his life will take a whole new turn.
I really liked all the characters in this book. They have little quirks but they are interesting. The story itself is fast-paced and the world-building is detailed and absorbing. There are aspects of Celtic mythology incorporated and I always like that aspect. This is also a book in which I laughed out loud many times as there are many funny moments (I know it looks like crazy old lady but I adore books that tell a story but can make me laugh).
Now the reason I made this four star is because of my inner Grammar Nazi. The problem is punctuation and run-on sentences. But I will say (and this is unusual for me) that it didn't interfere with the storytelling much. If I have to keep going back to understand a sentence too many times, I'll put the book down. In this case I still found the book readable although I had some twinges. But the story is totally worth it. I've already downloaded the second book and I'm looking forward to the third book in this series. I heartily recommend this book to anyone looking for a fantasy romp.
I really liked all the characters in this book. They have little quirks but they are interesting. The story itself is fast-paced and the world-building is detailed and absorbing. There are aspects of Celtic mythology incorporated and I always like that aspect. This is also a book in which I laughed out loud many times as there are many funny moments (I know it looks like crazy old lady but I adore books that tell a story but can make me laugh).
Now the reason I made this four star is because of my inner Grammar Nazi. The problem is punctuation and run-on sentences. But I will say (and this is unusual for me) that it didn't interfere with the storytelling much. If I have to keep going back to understand a sentence too many times, I'll put the book down. In this case I still found the book readable although I had some twinges. But the story is totally worth it. I've already downloaded the second book and I'm looking forward to the third book in this series. I heartily recommend this book to anyone looking for a fantasy romp.
April 27, 2020
Had me wondering.
I would consider having my son read this book. Very creative and has you wondering through the whole book what was going to happen next.
I would consider having my son read this book. Very creative and has you wondering through the whole book what was going to happen next.
September 9, 2013
Two things remain consistent in the life of Deacon McTaggart, One—every day that he wakes up more and more men vanish from the Earth, and two—he knows he’s standing in line with a sign on his forehead, that says ‘me next.’ In an effort to protect him Deacon’s mother sends him to stay with his uncle in Scotland who he hasn’t seen since he was a boy of five.
Uncle Evon has a brownie for a butler, a dwarf for a mate, and he has a dragon head mounted in his foyer, along with various other creatures that Deacon has never seen before. Even after learning that his Uncle Evon is a legendary hero to a doomed world called Avalon, Deacon is reluctant to believe his stories. That is until he has too much meadale and inadvertently stumbles through a faerie mound, while out for a walk with a grouchy fairy and wakes up in the mythical world of Avalon.
Unable to get back home and needing help for the faerie, that was wounded coming through the mound, Deacon sets off in search of life knowing without the faerie he can’t get back home. Along the path and within the village of Fen Glennan he runs into a long list of characters and problems.
From the moment that Fennon appears, Evon’s brownie butler with his big ears sticking out from under his hat I knew I was in for an interesting ride. Morag, Evon’s dwarf mate, is roughly three feet tall but full of spirit and more than capable of putting the hero Evon in his place. I particularly appreciate the dialogue where she is doing just that while serving dinner, since it reminded me of a conversation in my own home between me and my spouse…just minus the meat clever. Dio, the flaming pup, quite literally, is endearing. But as Deacon said himself, just because he looked playful now, didn’t mean he wouldn’t get all ‘bitey’ later. I’m glad Dio kept his mishaps to accidently catching things on fire, despite the fact that he is a doom bringer. Daniel, the Prentiss to the Seamus, always seemed to be running and out of breath, and I found that once Aika the jealous faerie woke up I wanted to flick her across the room with my fingers.
And Ubaru’ud, the bad guy? All I can say is his character is the most original, annoying and imaginative I’ve come across. Maybe that opinion is based on the fact that his character kept changing each time I read about him but that was the author’s intentions. Inanna our colossi heroine, with her girlish giggles and womanly curiosity in Deacon is heartwarming. The attraction between them is sweet and innocent. Inny is a big girl with a big heart and Deacon is a young man with a soft heart. I loved Deacon’s character. He had the wit and cynicism of a young man and wasn’t afraid to use it when put to the test such as with Ardron. Every book has one, the arrogant bully, and Ardron didn’t disappoint. However, when placed in a situation such as with the gobby, Deacon shows that he can be a compassionate soul.
Justin Osborne did an excellent job of building his characters. I could see the faces he described and knew exactly what they were doing at all times. He took what was real and interwove it with the intrigue of fantasy. Through his words he was able to paint the bright world of Avalon very clearly in my mind. For a whimsical fun read, I highly recommend reading Epic Legacy.
PS. I am an author but this review was not a review for a review, nor was it done as a favor. This is an honest review based off my own opinion. I review only to show support to my fellow Indie authors.
Uncle Evon has a brownie for a butler, a dwarf for a mate, and he has a dragon head mounted in his foyer, along with various other creatures that Deacon has never seen before. Even after learning that his Uncle Evon is a legendary hero to a doomed world called Avalon, Deacon is reluctant to believe his stories. That is until he has too much meadale and inadvertently stumbles through a faerie mound, while out for a walk with a grouchy fairy and wakes up in the mythical world of Avalon.
Unable to get back home and needing help for the faerie, that was wounded coming through the mound, Deacon sets off in search of life knowing without the faerie he can’t get back home. Along the path and within the village of Fen Glennan he runs into a long list of characters and problems.
From the moment that Fennon appears, Evon’s brownie butler with his big ears sticking out from under his hat I knew I was in for an interesting ride. Morag, Evon’s dwarf mate, is roughly three feet tall but full of spirit and more than capable of putting the hero Evon in his place. I particularly appreciate the dialogue where she is doing just that while serving dinner, since it reminded me of a conversation in my own home between me and my spouse…just minus the meat clever. Dio, the flaming pup, quite literally, is endearing. But as Deacon said himself, just because he looked playful now, didn’t mean he wouldn’t get all ‘bitey’ later. I’m glad Dio kept his mishaps to accidently catching things on fire, despite the fact that he is a doom bringer. Daniel, the Prentiss to the Seamus, always seemed to be running and out of breath, and I found that once Aika the jealous faerie woke up I wanted to flick her across the room with my fingers.
And Ubaru’ud, the bad guy? All I can say is his character is the most original, annoying and imaginative I’ve come across. Maybe that opinion is based on the fact that his character kept changing each time I read about him but that was the author’s intentions. Inanna our colossi heroine, with her girlish giggles and womanly curiosity in Deacon is heartwarming. The attraction between them is sweet and innocent. Inny is a big girl with a big heart and Deacon is a young man with a soft heart. I loved Deacon’s character. He had the wit and cynicism of a young man and wasn’t afraid to use it when put to the test such as with Ardron. Every book has one, the arrogant bully, and Ardron didn’t disappoint. However, when placed in a situation such as with the gobby, Deacon shows that he can be a compassionate soul.
Justin Osborne did an excellent job of building his characters. I could see the faces he described and knew exactly what they were doing at all times. He took what was real and interwove it with the intrigue of fantasy. Through his words he was able to paint the bright world of Avalon very clearly in my mind. For a whimsical fun read, I highly recommend reading Epic Legacy.
PS. I am an author but this review was not a review for a review, nor was it done as a favor. This is an honest review based off my own opinion. I review only to show support to my fellow Indie authors.
June 1, 2013
People are disappearing; more specifically men between the ages of 15 and 55. They aren't just wandering away or getting lost, kidnapped or murdered. Their entire bodies are disappearing into a whiff of smoke, leaving only their clothes behind. No one knows where they are going or if they are coming back. But 17 year old Deacon McTaggart's mom has decided that she isn't going to take any chances with him disappearing. She has decided to send him to his uncle Evon's home in Scotland. Evon has promised that he can keep Deacon safe and keep him from disappearing. Deacon heads to Scotland and is completely surprised and overwhelmed by what he finds there. His Uncle Evon has told him that the people are disappearing from Earth and he believes that they are going to the "other" world called Avalon, where Evon and Deacon are from. Evon tells Deacon some stories of Avalon and the creatures & people that live there. Deacon doesn't know whether to believe him or not, but when he finds himself accidentally in Avalon, all alone, he starts believing that maybe the stories his uncle was telling weren't induced by the strange brew called Meadale that his uncle had been drinking.
I absolutely loved this book! I really enjoyed the story and learning about this other world called Avalon. The story is completely different than any other stories that I have read and has some amazing ideas in it. I loved all of the characters. There are fairies, dragons, giants, trolls (Trulls), vampires, you name it! The storytelling was very vivid and it grabbed me and wouldn't let go. I read it in one day and then turned to the 2nd book because of course, it is a cliffhanger.
There were only a few problems that I had with this book and I think they could be blamed on the formatting for the Kindle. There were punctuation issues that would be hard to believe that were done on purpose. For instance, instead of using an apostrophe in a contraction, an quote mark was used instead: can"t instead of can't. Also, there were weird things happening with the quotes. I don't think I can demonstrate how it looked on here because I have no idea how to even make it happen. I will just describe it as this: for the beginning quote mark, a "lower" quotation mark was used (like a double comma in front of the word) and the end quote was a normal end quote mark. Huh?? How do you do that? Anyway, no other issues with the book with the exception of some very minor grammatical things.
I highly recommend this book to any young adult, adult, fiction, fantasy, dystopian (or whatever you want to call it) reader. There are a few minor curse words, no sex, some violence, but nothing grotesque or homicidal. I was explaining the book to my husband and my 7 year old and they both thought it sounded good. Justin Osborne is a great storyteller and definitely has an overactive imagination! I cannot even begin to fathom how he came up with this idea or any of the ideas/names, etc in this story. I cannot wait until Book 3 comes out!!
I absolutely loved this book! I really enjoyed the story and learning about this other world called Avalon. The story is completely different than any other stories that I have read and has some amazing ideas in it. I loved all of the characters. There are fairies, dragons, giants, trolls (Trulls), vampires, you name it! The storytelling was very vivid and it grabbed me and wouldn't let go. I read it in one day and then turned to the 2nd book because of course, it is a cliffhanger.
There were only a few problems that I had with this book and I think they could be blamed on the formatting for the Kindle. There were punctuation issues that would be hard to believe that were done on purpose. For instance, instead of using an apostrophe in a contraction, an quote mark was used instead: can"t instead of can't. Also, there were weird things happening with the quotes. I don't think I can demonstrate how it looked on here because I have no idea how to even make it happen. I will just describe it as this: for the beginning quote mark, a "lower" quotation mark was used (like a double comma in front of the word) and the end quote was a normal end quote mark. Huh?? How do you do that? Anyway, no other issues with the book with the exception of some very minor grammatical things.
I highly recommend this book to any young adult, adult, fiction, fantasy, dystopian (or whatever you want to call it) reader. There are a few minor curse words, no sex, some violence, but nothing grotesque or homicidal. I was explaining the book to my husband and my 7 year old and they both thought it sounded good. Justin Osborne is a great storyteller and definitely has an overactive imagination! I cannot even begin to fathom how he came up with this idea or any of the ideas/names, etc in this story. I cannot wait until Book 3 comes out!!
September 8, 2013
EPIC: Legacy is the first book in Author Justin Osborne’s EPIC series, and begins the journey of protagonist Deacon McTaggart.
The world is facing a crisis. The men are disappearing with no explanation to be given and the population is dwindling rapidly. Already a few billion have gone. Everyone is scared, as they should be. Deacon’s mother is given word by his uncle that they need to join him in Scotland to stay safe from what may come of this catastrophe. When Deacon arrives he discovers that his uncle knows a lot more about this issue than anybody else.
Evon McTaggart, Deacon’s uncle, is a hero from another world called Avalon. Dragons and faeries and magic are things of common in Avalon, the rules there different from on Earth. Evon reveals that a strange new creature called Ubaru’ud is behind the strange disappearances, as he is for the inevitable destruction of Avalon. It’s Evon’s duty to save as many from the destruction as possible, but due to circumstances, he is unable to do so.
Deacon, in disbelief of all this new information, wanders off and runs head first into a faerie, the only creature that can lead people between the two worlds. She’s been missing, thus why Evon could not save anyone from Avalon. Deacon, through an accident, ends up falling through the portal with the faerie and injures her, trapping him in the doomed world.
Time is running out, and he has to hurry if he wants to get home and save the people of Avalon from their fate.
Full of fantasy and magic, EPIC: Legacy is an enthralling read. Deacon is a very relatable character, stumbling a bit through this new world before catching himself and trying his best to adjust. I personally like him for his affinity for good music.
The only reason at all that I give this book a four star rating other than a solid five is due to a few editing errors I could not help but notice. Overlooking this though, this book was brilliant and well done.
I seriously recommend it to all fantasy lovers!
The world is facing a crisis. The men are disappearing with no explanation to be given and the population is dwindling rapidly. Already a few billion have gone. Everyone is scared, as they should be. Deacon’s mother is given word by his uncle that they need to join him in Scotland to stay safe from what may come of this catastrophe. When Deacon arrives he discovers that his uncle knows a lot more about this issue than anybody else.
Evon McTaggart, Deacon’s uncle, is a hero from another world called Avalon. Dragons and faeries and magic are things of common in Avalon, the rules there different from on Earth. Evon reveals that a strange new creature called Ubaru’ud is behind the strange disappearances, as he is for the inevitable destruction of Avalon. It’s Evon’s duty to save as many from the destruction as possible, but due to circumstances, he is unable to do so.
Deacon, in disbelief of all this new information, wanders off and runs head first into a faerie, the only creature that can lead people between the two worlds. She’s been missing, thus why Evon could not save anyone from Avalon. Deacon, through an accident, ends up falling through the portal with the faerie and injures her, trapping him in the doomed world.
Time is running out, and he has to hurry if he wants to get home and save the people of Avalon from their fate.
Full of fantasy and magic, EPIC: Legacy is an enthralling read. Deacon is a very relatable character, stumbling a bit through this new world before catching himself and trying his best to adjust. I personally like him for his affinity for good music.
The only reason at all that I give this book a four star rating other than a solid five is due to a few editing errors I could not help but notice. Overlooking this though, this book was brilliant and well done.
I seriously recommend it to all fantasy lovers!
December 2, 2013
I really liked Justin Osborne's style of writing when I read "Bitter Fruit: A Taste Of The Antholocaust" and "The Punishment Due" so I was really looking forward to reading the rest of his books. I was fortunate enough to win "Epic: Legacy" in a competition held by Justin. Now, having read his fantasy work, I LOVE Justin Osborne's style of writing.
Earth's population is under threat from an unknown entity as males start vanishing into thin air, and people nicknamed "Transients" have started to appear all over the world.
Deacon McTaggart is a bit of a bad boy (he smokes and swears, albeit not a huge amount). He likes to play his guitar for hours on end and he likes to stick up for those that can't defend themselves or those that have been wronged in some way. His mum sends him to live with his uncle Evon, to try and keep him safe and prevent him from vanishing like all the other males. Deacon finds his uncle to be a bit on the strange side and the stories his uncle tells, even stranger. In proving to his uncle that he's a "man", Deacon ends up extremely drunk and what follows is one of the best stories I have read in a while.
Deacon's character is fantastic - He's a bit of a tough guy, but he has a soft side to him as well. The other main characters are just as good and just as well written: Evon, Morag, Fennan, Inanna, all the way down to Dio (a rather unusual kind of dog).
Avalon is a strange world compared to Abbadon (Earth) but reading each chapter, you can visualize it thanks to the descriptions provided. Follow Deacon and his new found friends as they strive to stop Ubaru'ud from destroying the two worlds.
Justin Osborne did a hell of a job writing this book. From the prologue to the very last word, I was captivated. I didn't come across anything in the story that I disliked. A great story, simply written in a way that was easy to follow, even with the Avalonian dialect (I found it easy to understand).
A 4 star rating from me and I'm already looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
Earth's population is under threat from an unknown entity as males start vanishing into thin air, and people nicknamed "Transients" have started to appear all over the world.
Deacon McTaggart is a bit of a bad boy (he smokes and swears, albeit not a huge amount). He likes to play his guitar for hours on end and he likes to stick up for those that can't defend themselves or those that have been wronged in some way. His mum sends him to live with his uncle Evon, to try and keep him safe and prevent him from vanishing like all the other males. Deacon finds his uncle to be a bit on the strange side and the stories his uncle tells, even stranger. In proving to his uncle that he's a "man", Deacon ends up extremely drunk and what follows is one of the best stories I have read in a while.
Deacon's character is fantastic - He's a bit of a tough guy, but he has a soft side to him as well. The other main characters are just as good and just as well written: Evon, Morag, Fennan, Inanna, all the way down to Dio (a rather unusual kind of dog).
Avalon is a strange world compared to Abbadon (Earth) but reading each chapter, you can visualize it thanks to the descriptions provided. Follow Deacon and his new found friends as they strive to stop Ubaru'ud from destroying the two worlds.
Justin Osborne did a hell of a job writing this book. From the prologue to the very last word, I was captivated. I didn't come across anything in the story that I disliked. A great story, simply written in a way that was easy to follow, even with the Avalonian dialect (I found it easy to understand).
A 4 star rating from me and I'm already looking forward to reading the next book in this series.
December 31, 2015
Review of Epic : Legacy by Justin Osborne
As a child I loved stories such as Tales of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, and as a young adult books such as Magic Kingdom For Sale - Sold by Terry Brooks. I have always loved stories about far away lands, access being gained by some magical route.
This story reminded me so much of these books which I read way back when!
The main character is Deacon, a young man sent to live with his uncle Evon in Scotland. His mum sends him away to protect him from a strange occurrence whereby males are disappearing into thin air.
The author mentions one disappearance in particular which made me laugh -
“Evon was a financial genius that would make Donald Trump proud, if he hadn’t disappeared two months ago, that is.”
As a Scot it is quite appropriate that this is one person who disappeared - search golf course, Donald Trump, Aberdeenshire if you don't know what I'm talking about!
The first part of the story is about Deacons travel and arrival at his Uncle Evon's house. He quickly discovers that there is a lot more to his uncle than he first realises.
The second part is about his arrival in another realm, that of Avalon, and his quest to return back to earth, or Abaddon.
The story is well written and well structured. You can almost see in your head exactly what the author was seeing as he wrote the story, what the characters look like, due to his descriptions.
This story took me back to my love of fantasy, faeries, and magical creatures. Having found out it is just the first in a series of 4 books I can't wait for the story to continue.
As a child I loved stories such as Tales of the Faraway Tree by Enid Blyton, and as a young adult books such as Magic Kingdom For Sale - Sold by Terry Brooks. I have always loved stories about far away lands, access being gained by some magical route.
This story reminded me so much of these books which I read way back when!
The main character is Deacon, a young man sent to live with his uncle Evon in Scotland. His mum sends him away to protect him from a strange occurrence whereby males are disappearing into thin air.
The author mentions one disappearance in particular which made me laugh -
“Evon was a financial genius that would make Donald Trump proud, if he hadn’t disappeared two months ago, that is.”
As a Scot it is quite appropriate that this is one person who disappeared - search golf course, Donald Trump, Aberdeenshire if you don't know what I'm talking about!
The first part of the story is about Deacons travel and arrival at his Uncle Evon's house. He quickly discovers that there is a lot more to his uncle than he first realises.
The second part is about his arrival in another realm, that of Avalon, and his quest to return back to earth, or Abaddon.
The story is well written and well structured. You can almost see in your head exactly what the author was seeing as he wrote the story, what the characters look like, due to his descriptions.
This story took me back to my love of fantasy, faeries, and magical creatures. Having found out it is just the first in a series of 4 books I can't wait for the story to continue.
December 29, 2015
Justin takes the old “end of the world” tale and tips it on its ear in a fun, unexpected way. The world building in the mundane world is minimal, though worth every word he gives it. Quick sketches draw a vibrant image of the setting you find yourself in. The world building in the faerie world is more in depth and yet still leaves areas you want to go explore. Both worlds have a rich, vibrant feel to them. There are strange creatures in Avalon, and while there’s a quick sketch, I felt a little let down some of the more important ones weren’t given a little more detail. Perhaps this will be remedied in the second book, or perhaps they aren’t as critical as they appear in the first.
The character development is delightfully rich, providing some intriguing and deep characters. Throughout the body of the story, bits and pieces come to light, yet there are still depths which haven’t been revealed yet. This alone creates some fun, interesting plot twists as characters don’t respond the way you expect them to.
The pace is a little unsettling. There’s a couple of places that seemed to drag, mostly when the scene changes to the antagonist’s point of view. It’s not bad, but it is noticeable. There are also a few small spots where things seem to feel a bit rushed. However, over all, the pacing is well done. Even several weeks after I finish the book the story remains memorable enough for me to look back on and see parts of it. It definitely felt very cinematic while reading through it, which was completely enjoyable.
The character development is delightfully rich, providing some intriguing and deep characters. Throughout the body of the story, bits and pieces come to light, yet there are still depths which haven’t been revealed yet. This alone creates some fun, interesting plot twists as characters don’t respond the way you expect them to.
The pace is a little unsettling. There’s a couple of places that seemed to drag, mostly when the scene changes to the antagonist’s point of view. It’s not bad, but it is noticeable. There are also a few small spots where things seem to feel a bit rushed. However, over all, the pacing is well done. Even several weeks after I finish the book the story remains memorable enough for me to look back on and see parts of it. It definitely felt very cinematic while reading through it, which was completely enjoyable.
June 12, 2013
When I first started reading this book, I was unsure of if I would be able to finish reading it. The blurb piqued my interest from the start, so I was excited when I started. However, the first few chapters had me wondering if maybe my blurb-radar was off. However, I will always try to finish what I start and in the case of this book, it ended up paying off.
In the beginning of this book, there was a lot of information throw at you at once. It took me a couple times reading through what was being said just too fully understand what was going on. Another issue that I had with it was there were certain characters that spoke in a certain dialect. While Justin did an amazing job writing in that dialect, it was also hard for me to follow at times.
Once the book really gets going, there is still a lot of information that is displayed, but it is done in a way that it’s easier to follow. You only have to understand one thing at a time, as opposed to several things. The world’s that Justin was able to create, and the different creatures as well, were done in a way that you couldn’t wait to find out more.
With the way the book ended, it certainly opened up the pathway to a second book in the series. There were many parts of this book that could do with more explaining, but I am hoping that the next book will be able to answer any questions that are left behind from reading this one.
In the beginning of this book, there was a lot of information throw at you at once. It took me a couple times reading through what was being said just too fully understand what was going on. Another issue that I had with it was there were certain characters that spoke in a certain dialect. While Justin did an amazing job writing in that dialect, it was also hard for me to follow at times.
Once the book really gets going, there is still a lot of information that is displayed, but it is done in a way that it’s easier to follow. You only have to understand one thing at a time, as opposed to several things. The world’s that Justin was able to create, and the different creatures as well, were done in a way that you couldn’t wait to find out more.
With the way the book ended, it certainly opened up the pathway to a second book in the series. There were many parts of this book that could do with more explaining, but I am hoping that the next book will be able to answer any questions that are left behind from reading this one.
January 22, 2014
The title should say it all...
Epic: Legacy is the first book in this series and it lived up to its name to say the least. A flaming puppy with spunk, a bashful beautiful giant, and the troubled teen from earth that grows into a hero, these characters make this story worth reading. A caste of side characters that make this well rounded and worth your eyes reading over more than once. I should know.
Different, interesting, captivating, beautiful, funny and adventurous are just some of the words to sum this book up simply. A story that won't soon be forgot. Deacon is a young man that is going through it all, and you will want to read to find out what it is that he faces and how he deals with it. Light hearted comedy and thrilling to read. My only drawbacks were it read like a young adult novel but the language sort of stomped on my recommending it to anyone under 17. (I'm a harsh parent I know.)
However if you scroll over that this book has it all. From: all interesting names, to a finely described world, people and creatures. Once you read all the way to the end, you will realize why it is actually gratifying to find that there is a book two. Cliffhangers can be a pain, but you realize that this story is well worth it being two parts. So what are you waiting for? For the price this is everything that you have been searching for. Climb aboard and take a ride with these lovable and memorable characters as they take this incredible and wonderful journey of Epic proportions!
Epic: Legacy is the first book in this series and it lived up to its name to say the least. A flaming puppy with spunk, a bashful beautiful giant, and the troubled teen from earth that grows into a hero, these characters make this story worth reading. A caste of side characters that make this well rounded and worth your eyes reading over more than once. I should know.
Different, interesting, captivating, beautiful, funny and adventurous are just some of the words to sum this book up simply. A story that won't soon be forgot. Deacon is a young man that is going through it all, and you will want to read to find out what it is that he faces and how he deals with it. Light hearted comedy and thrilling to read. My only drawbacks were it read like a young adult novel but the language sort of stomped on my recommending it to anyone under 17. (I'm a harsh parent I know.)
However if you scroll over that this book has it all. From: all interesting names, to a finely described world, people and creatures. Once you read all the way to the end, you will realize why it is actually gratifying to find that there is a book two. Cliffhangers can be a pain, but you realize that this story is well worth it being two parts. So what are you waiting for? For the price this is everything that you have been searching for. Climb aboard and take a ride with these lovable and memorable characters as they take this incredible and wonderful journey of Epic proportions!
May 24, 2013
Something is happening around the world and cannot be explained. Men are just up and disappearing; not just walking away but actually disappearing from the face of the earth. It seems most men between the ages of 15 and 55 are drastically disappearing.
Janyce McTaggart was very worried about her son Deacon; he had just graduated from High School and was very afraid he could be next! So she made plans to send Deacon to Scotland to live with his Uncle, Evon McTaggart and his mother was to follow in two weeks.
When Deacon arrives in Scotland he is met at the airport by a strange man named Fennon; Deacon was under the impression he worked for his Uncle. He drove Deacon to his Uncles property and when they got to the front door Fennon performed some kind of magic on the door in order for it to open. This was the beginning of a very exciting and strange adventure for Deacon!
Can’t tell you anymore for fear of exposing too much; you need to read this book and see what happens to Deacon and his family!
I really enjoyed this book! Lots of strange animals and people and even fairies! The characters are all well developed and I feel going into book two that I won’t have any trouble know who they all are! I certainly enjoyed this book and have already started book two!
Janyce McTaggart was very worried about her son Deacon; he had just graduated from High School and was very afraid he could be next! So she made plans to send Deacon to Scotland to live with his Uncle, Evon McTaggart and his mother was to follow in two weeks.
When Deacon arrives in Scotland he is met at the airport by a strange man named Fennon; Deacon was under the impression he worked for his Uncle. He drove Deacon to his Uncles property and when they got to the front door Fennon performed some kind of magic on the door in order for it to open. This was the beginning of a very exciting and strange adventure for Deacon!
Can’t tell you anymore for fear of exposing too much; you need to read this book and see what happens to Deacon and his family!
I really enjoyed this book! Lots of strange animals and people and even fairies! The characters are all well developed and I feel going into book two that I won’t have any trouble know who they all are! I certainly enjoyed this book and have already started book two!
January 20, 2014
I usually don't like reading books on my phone, but Justin Osborne's EPIC: Legacy, hit all the right notes and was easy to read (It doesn't hurt that the text is big and well-suited for my Android phone). The story concerns a very scary prospect-What if men started just disappearing into thin air? What transpires is a grand epic starring a likeable protagonist named Deacon who has the kind of spunk and kindess you find in the best kinds of heroes. And he needs it for the adventure he goes on once he enters the Faerie world, Avalon, which is impressive in its scope and character. If I have one complaint, and it's a very small one, it's that the quotation marks are a little off early on, making it kind of jarring for awhile. But story-wise, character-wise, and pacing-wise, you really can't beat EPIC: Legacy. I'm going to pick up the next one to see Deacon's next adventure.
June 28, 2013
I started reading this book and didn't put it down once. It had a nice flow/pace to the entire story. Started a little slow, and offered a lot of info up front, just to quickly introduce you to the "universe" but it kept gaining momentum and didn't stop until the end, thankfully of which; sets up book 2. The characters were introduced nicely, and the main ones "grew" as the story progressed. Definitely want to read the following 3 books that are planned.
As for writing style, in the back of my head as I was reading it "felt" familiar. As if I were reading another collaboration between Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett with a splice of Terry Brooks for good measure.
So as far as I'm concerned, it was like reading three great Authors in single new one. Very fun and quite enjoyable.
As for writing style, in the back of my head as I was reading it "felt" familiar. As if I were reading another collaboration between Neil Gaiman and Terry Pratchett with a splice of Terry Brooks for good measure.
So as far as I'm concerned, it was like reading three great Authors in single new one. Very fun and quite enjoyable.
February 20, 2013
The book started off slowly and it took a few chapters to begin to figure out what was going on. Deacon, who just graduated from High School goes to Scotland to live with his Uncle Evon. There he is introduced to fairies, brownies, and other creatures that he previously thought only existed in fairy tales. Add to that the millions of men around the world who have vanished and a fairy realm that is disappearing. The story was okay but typical for the genre.
June 22, 2013
This is a fun read. I really enjoyed the characters, their interaction, and the different worlds. I found that the characters were all three-dimensional to me; even with the volume of people and animals, I was able to keep them straight and enjoyed the journey with them.
I'm looking forward to reading the other books in this series - while the story leaves off at a good place, I know there's so much more to come!!!
I'm looking forward to reading the other books in this series - while the story leaves off at a good place, I know there's so much more to come!!!
March 21, 2014
5 Star
An exciting adventure into a new world. Justin did an excellent job with this one. Great character interaction and an exciting plot will keep you wanting to know what happens next. You wont be disappointed in this book. A little something for everyone - romance, paranormal, adventure, mystery. I hope Justin writes more of this type of book, I was hooked from the moment I started reading.
May 7, 2014
This ebook was given to me by the author in exchange for a review. I wasn't disappointed as the characters were interesting and well developed! There was lots of interesting adventures and places as well as people! The story was not predictable and kept my interest. All the characters were original and had their own unique personalities and mannerisms! The two different worlds were brought together in an interesting way! It is a must read and you won't be disappointed!
May 21, 2014
Osborne is very detailed with his writing and as expected I was not disappointed! Everything played out like a movie in my head. Deacon has wit, compassion, and cynicism. Ardron, the villain has arrogance. Both amazing well written characters. The story was also very unique. Osborne takes what was real and interwove it with fantasy. If you haven't read this yet you should! You will not be disappointed unless, you're one of those uptight stick in the mud.
July 16, 2012
This book is in bad need of an editor. The grammar, spelling, and format needs to be polished. I believe, so far, if the author would edit out the profanity he could market this book to younger readers as well.
June 2, 2013
I love this kind of book, it takes you to a magical place with faeries and brownies. Its a good read
April 18, 2017
Epic: Legacy is the first book in a terrific fantasy series. Deacon McTaggart has been sent to Scotland to live with his uncle because of strange happenings on Earth. What he doesn't know is that even weirder things are going to occur and his life will take a whole new turn.
I really liked all the characters in this book. They have little quirks but they are interesting. The story itself is fast-paced and the world-building is detailed and absorbing. There are aspects of Celtic mythology incorporated and I always like that aspect. This is also a book in which I laughed out loud many times as there are many funny moments (I know it looks like crazy old lady but I adore books that tell a story but can make me laugh).
Now the reason I made this four star is because of my inner Grammar Nazi. The problem is punctuation and run-on sentences. But I will say (and this is unusual for me) that it didn't interfere with the storytelling much. If I have to keep going back to understand a sentence too many times, I'll put the book down. In this case I still found the book readable although I had some twinges. But the story is totally worth it. I've already downloaded the second book and I'm looking forward to the third book in this series. I heartily recommend this book to anyone looking for a fantasy romp.
I really liked all the characters in this book. They have little quirks but they are interesting. The story itself is fast-paced and the world-building is detailed and absorbing. There are aspects of Celtic mythology incorporated and I always like that aspect. This is also a book in which I laughed out loud many times as there are many funny moments (I know it looks like crazy old lady but I adore books that tell a story but can make me laugh).
Now the reason I made this four star is because of my inner Grammar Nazi. The problem is punctuation and run-on sentences. But I will say (and this is unusual for me) that it didn't interfere with the storytelling much. If I have to keep going back to understand a sentence too many times, I'll put the book down. In this case I still found the book readable although I had some twinges. But the story is totally worth it. I've already downloaded the second book and I'm looking forward to the third book in this series. I heartily recommend this book to anyone looking for a fantasy romp.
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