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Sword of Fate
“Rugal looked around frantically. A bear? Was a bear attacking the village? They all needed to run to safety! He looked down at his furry body and clawed paws and realized his classmate was talking about him…”
When feeling overwhelmed, Rugal has a bad habit of running away. He learns he possesses dynamis, a magical power enabling him to change form from human to animal. Finding out his true parentage, he begins a dangerous and uncertain journey. The fate of his future and the kingdom are at stake.
Will Rugal have the courage to fulfill his destiny or will the kingdom remain crushed under the evil tyrant’s reign?
Join Rugal on a magical and action-filled journey in this exciting fantasy adventure that is fun for the whole family!
Fans of the Ranger’s Apprentice series and Path of the Ranger series will enjoy Sword of Fate and future Dynamis Novels, as well as anyone who likes dragons and other magical creatures.
Sword of Fate is first in a series. The Dynamis Novels are high fantasy “clean” fiction containing elements including action & adventure, coming of age, fantasy & magic, and hints of romance.
The Dynamis Novels audience includes middle-grade, teen, young adult, and adult readers.
“I thoroughly enjoyed Sword of Fate. The plot spins along with intriguing characters, dynamic plot surprises, and who doesn’t love a young magical shape-shifting hero!? Nancy Golden is an exciting new voice in fantasy.”
---Kathleen Baldwin, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
When feeling overwhelmed, Rugal has a bad habit of running away. He learns he possesses dynamis, a magical power enabling him to change form from human to animal. Finding out his true parentage, he begins a dangerous and uncertain journey. The fate of his future and the kingdom are at stake.
Will Rugal have the courage to fulfill his destiny or will the kingdom remain crushed under the evil tyrant’s reign?
Join Rugal on a magical and action-filled journey in this exciting fantasy adventure that is fun for the whole family!
Fans of the Ranger’s Apprentice series and Path of the Ranger series will enjoy Sword of Fate and future Dynamis Novels, as well as anyone who likes dragons and other magical creatures.
Sword of Fate is first in a series. The Dynamis Novels are high fantasy “clean” fiction containing elements including action & adventure, coming of age, fantasy & magic, and hints of romance.
The Dynamis Novels audience includes middle-grade, teen, young adult, and adult readers.
“I thoroughly enjoyed Sword of Fate. The plot spins along with intriguing characters, dynamic plot surprises, and who doesn’t love a young magical shape-shifting hero!? Nancy Golden is an exciting new voice in fantasy.”
---Kathleen Baldwin, Wall Street Journal bestselling author
208 pages, Paperback
Published April 24, 2023
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About the author
Nancy Golden
9 books18 followersNancy Golden wears lots of different hats – She is a wife and mom, engineer, IT QA professional, professor, and small business owner. She is also founder and director of a writing group – the Carrollton League of Writers. Nancy lives in a suburb of Dallas and loves to ride bicycles and horses. She has been a Trekkie for as long as she can remember and always wanted to impress a dragon and fight thread.
Nancy's nonfiction works including a best-selling Christmas Devotional: Taking Back Advent - Moving from the Mundane to the Miraculous. Her award-winning flash fiction piece, "How Could I Not," appears in the anthology, The Roads We Take by the Carrollton League of Writers. She recently completed Book 3 of her Dynamis Novels trilogy: fun fantasy adventures for middle-grade, teen, young adult, and adult readers.
"INCREDIBLE FANTASY SERIES. I laughed, gasped, and even cried! JUST WONDERFUL WRITING AND STORYTELLING! All ages will love this Trilogy!" —K. Deans
Alien Neighbors is her debut science fiction novel:
"Astronauts encounter aliens offering to share technology and resources in Golden's SF novel ... smoothly told tale that accents emotions, relationships, and good feelings ... despite episodes of deadly sabotage and hints that rogue Cygnans may have their own hostile agenda, "group hugs all around" is the prevailing sentiment.
The rare SF yarn that emphasizes the positive."
Awards and Accolades: OUR VERDICT √ GET IT
— Kirkus Reviews
"A nice near future look at how a First Contact situation might go."
— Isaac Arthur, President, National Space Society and creator of the award-winning weekly science education and entertainment show, "Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur."
"In this promising debut, Nancy Golden weaves together a dynamic plot brimming with science and bubbling with humanity."
— Kathleen Baldwin, Wall Street Journal best selling author
"Alien Neighbors excites the scientifically-minded while touching our hearts with its warmth."
— Amber Helt, Rooted in Writing
Catch up on Nancy's latest writing endeavors and other fun stuff at https://nancygoldenbooks.com
You can find her Christian nonfiction "Taking Back" series at https://nancygoldentakingbackbooks.com
Nancy's nonfiction works including a best-selling Christmas Devotional: Taking Back Advent - Moving from the Mundane to the Miraculous. Her award-winning flash fiction piece, "How Could I Not," appears in the anthology, The Roads We Take by the Carrollton League of Writers. She recently completed Book 3 of her Dynamis Novels trilogy: fun fantasy adventures for middle-grade, teen, young adult, and adult readers.
"INCREDIBLE FANTASY SERIES. I laughed, gasped, and even cried! JUST WONDERFUL WRITING AND STORYTELLING! All ages will love this Trilogy!" —K. Deans
Alien Neighbors is her debut science fiction novel:
"Astronauts encounter aliens offering to share technology and resources in Golden's SF novel ... smoothly told tale that accents emotions, relationships, and good feelings ... despite episodes of deadly sabotage and hints that rogue Cygnans may have their own hostile agenda, "group hugs all around" is the prevailing sentiment.
The rare SF yarn that emphasizes the positive."
Awards and Accolades: OUR VERDICT √ GET IT
— Kirkus Reviews
"A nice near future look at how a First Contact situation might go."
— Isaac Arthur, President, National Space Society and creator of the award-winning weekly science education and entertainment show, "Science and Futurism with Isaac Arthur."
"In this promising debut, Nancy Golden weaves together a dynamic plot brimming with science and bubbling with humanity."
— Kathleen Baldwin, Wall Street Journal best selling author
"Alien Neighbors excites the scientifically-minded while touching our hearts with its warmth."
— Amber Helt, Rooted in Writing
Catch up on Nancy's latest writing endeavors and other fun stuff at https://nancygoldenbooks.com
You can find her Christian nonfiction "Taking Back" series at https://nancygoldentakingbackbooks.com
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August 7, 2023
If you like fantasy, you HAVE to read this book!!! It was amazing!! The story was strong but simple so it wasn’t confusing. Nancy Golden was so descriptive and painted a picture in my head the entire time. I actually also live in the same city as Nancy! I can’t wait until book 2 is released!!
August 7, 2023
Great fantasy book! I would recommend for fantasy lovers of all ages.
March 27, 2025
My boys (ages 8 & 10) enjoyed this book. My 10 year old (who likes fantasy) liked that Rugal (the main character) did not start with his dynamis power and we got to see that unfold and develop. It really helped with the rich character development. He also liked how we got to see the journey of how he got his companions and seeing those characters also develop. He was also drawn in by the bright and contrasting cover.
It isn't a surface level book, so it was enjoyable to read out loud and discuss the story with my kids. It has a lot of positive themes (friendship, bravery, determination, etc.) and, as a parent, I appreciate how it is a "clean" book.
We did a read aloud where we read one chapter each night before bed and we are looking forward to reading the next one!
It isn't a surface level book, so it was enjoyable to read out loud and discuss the story with my kids. It has a lot of positive themes (friendship, bravery, determination, etc.) and, as a parent, I appreciate how it is a "clean" book.
We did a read aloud where we read one chapter each night before bed and we are looking forward to reading the next one!
June 26, 2025
I read this with my step kids and we all loved it! I forget how nice it is to read fantasy books targeted for younger audiences as you don't have to be on edge and stressed out about what bad thing is going to happen next haha. We loved the main character and the unpredicted character information. If you have young ones that like fantasy, I guarantee they'll love this and you'll love reading it to them!
June 12, 2023
Enchanting
When a country has been besieged by the murderer of the most beloved king; taking the crown for himself, all becomes bleak. There is no longer music, art, or plays, all punishable crimes. When the true king comes of age, and thwarts the villainous usurper, all is made right again. What a truly inspiring tale of rightousness.
When a country has been besieged by the murderer of the most beloved king; taking the crown for himself, all becomes bleak. There is no longer music, art, or plays, all punishable crimes. When the true king comes of age, and thwarts the villainous usurper, all is made right again. What a truly inspiring tale of rightousness.
July 18, 2023
GoodRead giveaway win
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