Beta Reading of “The Immortal King”

Beta reading is underway for Cassan Astor and the Immortal King. As I’m going through physical copies of the book and reading through with a keen eye, I’m happy to say this seems – at least in my opinion – to be the book with the least markup required at this stage.

Re-reading this book now for what might be the fifth or sixth time has its ups and downs. There are times when I lose interest, having read it multiple times already, but there are also times when the book is quite exciting and it keeps my interest! It is fun to read this book again and try to imagine what a reader would think for the first time.

Progress on Cassan Astor and the Immortal King is coming along quickly and I anticipate the release of the book will be soon. I anticipate sometime before March, it will be out.

The third book in the Cassan Astor series seamlessly weaves together a vast political landscape, enigmatic mysteries, and unexpected twists. In particular, the “mystery” component of it is something I am excited about. I am not much of a mystery writer, but I do think this stands out as a strong point of the book.

Fantasy can be intimidating. For a lot of people, the genre can almost be too complicated to be accessible. In a genre known for its extensive world-building and complex narratives, this book distinguishes itself through its easy readability. That’s not to say the book is “thin.” The narrative seamlessly blends political intrigue, mystery, and unexpected twists. Readers can expect a multi-faceted experience that fits well within what people expect of the fantasy genre, but isn’t to “overpoweringly-complex.”

I’ll give you more details about the book’s release as we get nearer to the finish line, but I assure you, the finish line is soon.

Meanwhile, I’ve already begun writing the fourth book in the series, Cassan Astor and the Harbinger’s War. That’s exciting too!