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This is Jeffrey L. Kohanek, author of The Runes of Issalia epic fantasy series.

The Buried Symbol, book I of the series, is FREE to download May 1-3. https://www.amazon.com/Buried-Symbol-...

The series is a trilogy and book III, An Empire in Runes, just released on April 27th, so you can enjoy the entire series without waiting for the next book.

I fully realize that not every book is for every reader. Accordingly, I suggest that you read the info below and decide if my series is for you:

SERIES OVERVIEW
• Categorized as Coming of Age fantasy, book one features a teen who discovers a lost magic and learns to harness it. In subsequent books, he and his friends become central figures in a quest to save humanity from extinction.
• The magic system is core to the series and is logic-based. You, as the reader, share in the discovery process and learn the capabilities and limits of the magic along with the main character.
• Secrets and conspiracies are critical elements of the overarching plotline
• Book one is written from a single POV, while other POVs are added in books two and three. The story is character-driven, with a small cast of main characters along with a wider group of supporting characters.
• It’s a zero-to-hero tale with the first book focused on the protagonists rise from nothing. I equate book I to a super hero origin tale, depicting how he gets his powers and sets the table for books two and three.
• The scope of the story expands quickly in the second book, leading up to an intense, 80-page long, final battle in the third book.
• While the antagonist is admittedly weak in book I (an entitled, spoiled brat with some psychological problems), the enemies featured in the second and third book are far more impressive. There are plot-specific reasons why this is so.
• Lastly, my writing style tends to be straightforward with the goal to entertain (think Sanderson) rather than attempting extremely complex prose in hopes of astounding readers with poetic verse. There are exceptions where I weaved a bit in here and there when I felt compelled to do so.

HOWEVER:
• If you are all about grimdark, this series is NOT for you.
• If you prefer a mystical and whimsical approach to magic vs a more well-explained magic system, this series is not for you.
• If you seek traditional D&D/Tolkien settings/creatures, this series is not for you.

Jeffrey wrote: "This is Jeffrey L. Kohanek, author of The Runes of Issalia epic fantasy series.

The Buried Symbol, book I of the series, is FREE to download May 1-3. https://www...."

If you are seeking to dissuade us from getting your book, you have succeeded.

Not every book is for every reader. The book is free to download, so it's up to you if you wish to test the waters. I'd rather not mislead readers and upset them if the book and series are not the right fit.

Lenita wrote: "Jeffrey wrote: "This is Jeffrey L. Kohanek, author of The Runes of Issalia epic fantasy series.

The Buried Symbol, book I of the series, is FREE to download May 1..."

I'd love to know exactly which part of my post it was that turned you off. My goal was simply to ensure that the book matches reader preference/interests. Nobody wins if I sell you on something that you won't enjoy.