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Sorcery and Sin #1
The Dragon Thief
Sorcery is a sin that has been purged. But now sin is the world's only hope.
Lavery Opsillian would trade anything, even his ghostly friends in the city tombs who comfort him, to have his father back. Instead, he must face reality as Valios' new king.
But his kingship is short-lived. Seized by cutthroats and held for ransom, Lavery learns he possesses a gift he soon deems a curse, but one that may well douse the flames threatening to engulf his world.
Sorcery has returned, and dragons are coming.
Lavery Opsillian would trade anything, even his ghostly friends in the city tombs who comfort him, to have his father back. Instead, he must face reality as Valios' new king.
But his kingship is short-lived. Seized by cutthroats and held for ransom, Lavery learns he possesses a gift he soon deems a curse, but one that may well douse the flames threatening to engulf his world.
Sorcery has returned, and dragons are coming.
426 pages, Kindle Edition
First published April 3, 2017
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About the author
Justin DePaoli
26 books64 followersJustin DePaoli called Pittsburgh home for twenty-one years, but now lives in Kentucky with his fiancee, stilt-legged German shepherd, two cats, and a company of fish.
Beginning his career as a freelance writer, he now writes fiction full-time.
When he's not writing, he enjoys playing guitar (quite horribly), running, lifting, playing video games, and spending time with his fiancee and menagerie of pets.
Beginning his career as a freelance writer, he now writes fiction full-time.
When he's not writing, he enjoys playing guitar (quite horribly), running, lifting, playing video games, and spending time with his fiancee and menagerie of pets.
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June 25, 2020
I did like this book but it took me forever to read it. The plot was good, the writing was good, but there was something about it that couldn't entirely keep my attention. It felt like I trudged through it (I read it on and off for 6 months!). The action didn't pick up until about the last quarter of the book. Somethings felt disjointed, like story lines started and were abandoned for something else. I still don't understand what the Seal was or what the Keepers job was. Gynoth started out being an awesome character.. the introduction when he arose from the dead as a powerful necromancer.. the scene in the dark woods with the witches eye.. but then... he suddenly becomes "Laythe" and is one of the good guys? Despite some of the confusing elements, it wasn't a terrible book. With that said, I won't be reading the next in the series.
August 14, 2018
this book had the potential of being a super hit international bestseller cause it has good elements and even the characters are good but it felt more like a rough copy than a fully finish book. i wish the writer had given it time and not just kinda "gotten over with". i still enjoyed it but like i said it was rough on the edges. i am sure we are gonna see some great books in future from Justin DePaoli cause this writer does have some fantastic ideas.
June 4, 2019
What a fucking great read!! Light, but not fluffy; paced perfectly, brilliant characters. About half way though, I became sad as I realised that at some point, I'll be finished this book, and at some later point I'll be finished the series.
May 6, 2017
Interesting story
I liked the story line but would have like a little more description of the scene. I felt like I couldn't see it.
I liked the story line but would have like a little more description of the scene. I felt like I couldn't see it.
May 14, 2017
Very enjoyable read.
Great story.
well put together scenario and 'worldview' - looking forward to the next in the series. June better hurry coming !
Great story.
well put together scenario and 'worldview' - looking forward to the next in the series. June better hurry coming !
July 6, 2017
Good yet aggravating
Hard to put down but oooohhh did it get me riled! I would certainly love to read more about Gynoth, that's for sure. Bastard.
Hard to put down but oooohhh did it get me riled! I would certainly love to read more about Gynoth, that's for sure. Bastard.
February 20, 2020
Intriguing story line - definitely a good read
Very good read. Nice plot twists that were rather unexpected - I hate books that are predictable. Looking forward to book 2.
Very good read. Nice plot twists that were rather unexpected - I hate books that are predictable. Looking forward to book 2.
September 21, 2025
DNF; skimmed through. This definitely isn't for me, but I wanna see where this ends. Repeated review.
Remember all those other reviews where I kept saying I was going through a phase at some point in my life when it came to books? This was during that phase. I know this should be more proper, all “the writing wasn’t it”, “The characters were lame” and so on; by this point, it should just be self-explanatory what I don’t like with how much I keep saying it.
Remember all those other reviews where I kept saying I was going through a phase at some point in my life when it came to books? This was during that phase. I know this should be more proper, all “the writing wasn’t it”, “The characters were lame” and so on; by this point, it should just be self-explanatory what I don’t like with how much I keep saying it.
May 3, 2017
A great fantasy journey!!!
Deception, sorcery, witches, wraithes and of course dragons on this fast paced journey of destruction. How could you not love that?
Deception, sorcery, witches, wraithes and of course dragons on this fast paced journey of destruction. How could you not love that?
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