Left Horse Black

by S.J. Reisner

Leaving their old lives behind could save thousands. Aragel is a troubled human prince trapped by responsibility. Tnasha is an inept Danarian sorceress snubbing the patriarchy. Together, with a maverick group of friends, they become the world's last hope to stop an army of rogue sorcerers. Armed with nothing more than meager weapons and untrained magic, can they avert a war and save Danaria's sorcerers from certain death?
LEFT HORSE BLACK is a gripping sword and sorcery adventure, and the first book in the completed Sorcerers' Twilight trilogy. The first book can and does stand alone. Continue Tnasha's adventures with Warrior's Blood Red, and Eagle's Talon Gray.

284 pages, Paperback

First published July 28, 2005

About the author

Four Pen Names, Four Elements. I seriously can't pick a genre because I love them all.

S. J. Reisner - General Fiction, Fantasy, YA, and Contemporary Romance

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Audrey Brice - Urban Fantasy, Cozy Mystery, Supernatural Thrillers, and Horror

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Anne O'Connell - Erotic Romances/BDSM Thrillers/ Erotic Horror

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I am primarily here as a reader. I read a bit of everything, which is probably why I can't pick a single genre to write in. Though I lean toward anything with occult, paranormal, erotic, and horror overtones. I really like thrillers and mysteries, too.

Reviews

[Corrina Hicks · Rating 5 out of 5]

5.0 out of 5 stars Beautiful mana and some fish breath, May 16, 2017
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This was a really fun story for me. Very quickly swept up into this world of fantasy. The scenery was described well enough to visualize while going through the landscapes. The characters came to life so some I loved and some I hated another's breath came to life with the stench that came with it. Loads of action from murderous assassinations, theft, hard work and determination, as well as sorcery and more.

[Linnea Tanner · Rating 5 out of 5]

Left Horse Black by S. J. Reisner is an epic sword and sorcery fantasy that interweaves the story lines of various characters from different kingdoms in the West Ocean Mainlands. The tale begins when a sheltered young prince escapes with his cousin to get reinforcements from Danaria to help counter a sinister threat from of a foreign prince who is betrothed to the king's daughter. Meanwhile, a rebellious Fifth-Gens warrior-sorceress from Danaria is drawn into battle against the nomadic Kersian foes who have kidnapped one of their warlord's daughters as a sacrifice to the "no name" god. Unbeknownst to them all, zealot Kersian sorcerers are plotting behind the scenes to usurp the thrones of human-ruled kingdoms so they can build a massive army to destroy the Danaria sorcerer bloodline in an attempt to save their own. The destinies of the troubled prince and the inept Danaria sorceress finally join in the labyrinthine plot. Hold on to your seats to the climax. Armed with nothing more than meager weapons and with the help of their friends and instinct, these unlikely heroes are the last hope to stop the Kersian sorcerers.

S. J. Reisner has masterfully weaved together a complex epic fantasy with engaging characters and unique world-building. This fast-paced tale challenges the reader to keep track of the various characters and plot lines. However, in the end, the various subplots tie together for a satisfying and heart-wrenching climax. Author Reisner masterfully brings the myriad of characters to life on the page. These are flawed, three-dimensional characters with distinct attributes and motivations, including the villains. My favorite character is Tnasha fen Schoitt, the rebellious Danaria sorceress who must learn to use her powers which she originally rejects. It is fun seeing her fumble as she learns how to use these powers as a weapon against the Kersian sorceresses.

I highly recommend Left Horse Black for readers who enjoy a complex, fast-paced fantasy with a myriad of engaging characters, including strong female protagonists.

[Wheezy Hardin · Rating 5 out of 5]

Great story

Well written series looking forward to next one coming up. A great adventure for teen up. Not too violent yet engaging mix of warrior and witch

[Edward Butler · Rating 4 out of 5]

Entertaining fantasy debut by one of the principal figures in modern demonolatry.