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The Children of Duty & Justice
Two colossal empires sit side by side. Guided by scripture, Emperor Horim of Olbaid foresees an inevitable war and plots to strike before being struck. Horim hatches a plan to frame neighbouring empire Miria as instigators to win support for his holy conflict. Despite a predicted death toll in the millions and a war expected to span decades, Horim sees no price to great to shape his legacy.
Osyron Rymore Is a fledgling marshal. Due to the brewing war, most seasoned marshal's have been conscripted into the army leaving him and fellow recruits with tasks that outweigh their experience. Opportunity is on the rise for criminals and a child trafficking ring is suspected to be operating in a coastal village in the far reaches of the empire. Osyron is sent alone. Here he meets Daniela, a fisherman's wife who leads in on a journey further than any charted map and beyond all belief.
The children of duty & Justice interweaves fantasy, romance, politics and religion with mental illness, gender relations, and broken families. A true modern fantasy novel with classical elements.
Osyron Rymore Is a fledgling marshal. Due to the brewing war, most seasoned marshal's have been conscripted into the army leaving him and fellow recruits with tasks that outweigh their experience. Opportunity is on the rise for criminals and a child trafficking ring is suspected to be operating in a coastal village in the far reaches of the empire. Osyron is sent alone. Here he meets Daniela, a fisherman's wife who leads in on a journey further than any charted map and beyond all belief.
The children of duty & Justice interweaves fantasy, romance, politics and religion with mental illness, gender relations, and broken families. A true modern fantasy novel with classical elements.
325 pages, Kindle Edition
Published June 28, 2016
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July 16, 2017
Not a bad read at all if you like fantasy
As a reader of everything. I chose this book because of the interesting cover, yeah it got my attention. The story starts off slow, that did pluck my nerves at bit. However, the author picked up speed and develpoed the characters more in chapter eight. If you are patient, you will enjoy the story of Osyron, Cassandra, and Riven. As fantasy goes, this read has everything from the walking dead to shamans.
As a reader of everything. I chose this book because of the interesting cover, yeah it got my attention. The story starts off slow, that did pluck my nerves at bit. However, the author picked up speed and develpoed the characters more in chapter eight. If you are patient, you will enjoy the story of Osyron, Cassandra, and Riven. As fantasy goes, this read has everything from the walking dead to shamans.
December 18, 2016
I don't enjoy fantasy as a rule, particularly when wars are involved. It's just not what I enjoy reading.
However I very much enjoyed this story. It is well written and I found the characters to be very human and easy to relate to. I loved the settings and the unexpected storylines that all intertwined and came together. There is also enough going on outside the main story line to satisfy most genres. Be in no doubt it is not a happy tale for the most part but what good stories ever developed from happy beginnings?
The author is obviously inspired by certain other fantasy writers and I fear for the future of the remaining characters but I look forward to the sequel(s).
However I very much enjoyed this story. It is well written and I found the characters to be very human and easy to relate to. I loved the settings and the unexpected storylines that all intertwined and came together. There is also enough going on outside the main story line to satisfy most genres. Be in no doubt it is not a happy tale for the most part but what good stories ever developed from happy beginnings?
The author is obviously inspired by certain other fantasy writers and I fear for the future of the remaining characters but I look forward to the sequel(s).
October 19, 2016
Well written, but oh so depressing! One of few books I wish I had never read.
I read a lot, perhaps more than is truly healthy, but it is a delight for me to explore the realms of fantasy that authors create. Not since reading Candida have I been as disgusted with the imagery of that realm. Atheistic, nihilistic, waste of my time and emotion. The sole saving grace is the quality of writing, editing, publishing.
If such fare suits your palette you may well enjoy this book. I will studiously avoid this author.
I read a lot, perhaps more than is truly healthy, but it is a delight for me to explore the realms of fantasy that authors create. Not since reading Candida have I been as disgusted with the imagery of that realm. Atheistic, nihilistic, waste of my time and emotion. The sole saving grace is the quality of writing, editing, publishing.
If such fare suits your palette you may well enjoy this book. I will studiously avoid this author.
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