The Immortal

by S.R. Finch

“This place reveals your true self, Cyril. You look at your reflection, and you tell me. Who are you?”

Cyril wants nothing more than to keep his life as a serf. His grandfather, on the other hand, has different plans. His royal orders take him all the way to the kingdom’s capital. Rather than meet Cyril, his grandfather has demanded training for him—which opens Cyril’s eyes to the futuristic side of his medieval kingdom. If being ricocheted from serfdom to royalty and training in the Cores wasn’t enough, Cyril learns more about his birth father, and he’s nearly killed for looking like him.
The longer Cyril adapts to life with his noble grandfather, the truth behind their Kingdom of Temporal begins to unravel—and Cyril finds that his new royal family is in the middle of it all.

350 pages, Paperback

Published April 21, 2021

About the author

S.R. Finch is an author-illustrator who’s been obsessed with creating the same book series for a very long time. When not actually writing or drawing or daydreaming, she can be found listening to music, playing video games, sewing costumes, or admiring other artists’ work. If one speaks to her, she will probably talk about her stories—bless those patient enough to listen to her ramble.

Reviews

[Amy Jauman · Rating 5 out of 5]

Loved S.R. Finch's first book! Fast-paced and yet rich with detail, I couldn't put it down. We learned the details of Cyril's mysterious history and unsure future as he did, making every chapter a riveting piece of the unfolding story. The perfect read for any fan of fantasy and/or medieval stories.

Additionally, the sketches and illustrations throughout the book brought the story to life - a fun discovery each time I turned a page to find a new and brilliant piece of artwork!

[Maria Dembouski · Rating 5 out of 5]

I recently had the pleasure of reading "The Immortal" by S.R. Finch. It is a tale so potently ringing with Finch's passion. You can tell this project was loved by the details and depth given to every aspect of the story, particularly the characters. I loved journeying alongside Cyril as he tried to find his place in a world that constantly knocked him down, but regardless, he never gave in, stepping up to claim his rightful role.

The internal sketches were such a fun treat, and I laughed a lot at the funny text that went along with them. They really pulled me in even deeper to the Kingdom of Temporal and made it all the more special.

I thoroughly enjoyed how the characters each had individual personalities and flaws, making them appear more relatable and human. I also enjoyed the subtle themes of faith throughout the novel which were great touches.

The mysteries, plot twists, and lore behind Originals, Copies, and Holograms was so entertaining and unique!

A great debut for a great artist/author!