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The Keeper's Blood
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What If the Magic in Your Blood Could Save an Entire World?
Sixteen-year-old Egorh thought he was just a nobleman’s son.
He had no idea a magical orb slept under his skin. Or that his birthmark marked him as the last Keeper of a kingdom he doesn’t remember. Or that an ancient sorceress was sending monsters to kill him—because if he lives, she can’t steal the power of the Orinium.
Turns out… secrets d Read more of this blog post »
Sixteen-year-old Egorh thought he was just a nobleman’s son.
He had no idea a magical orb slept under his skin. Or that his birthmark marked him as the last Keeper of a kingdom he doesn’t remember. Or that an ancient sorceress was sending monsters to kill him—because if he lives, she can’t steal the power of the Orinium.
Turns out… secrets d Read more of this blog post »
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"This story presents a refreshing take on epic fantasy by focusing on defiance rather than fate. Egorh’s survival and determination to reclaim what was taken from him adds emotional intensity to the narrative. The promise of dark magic, mythic element"
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| Viking Dawn was an excellent read for anyone who enjoys Viking-age history. The story puts you straight into the brutal world of survival, between Norse raids and the Hibernian raiders that 'can fight like trolls when motivated'. The characters feel ...more | |
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"The Keeper’s Blood is a bold, mythic fantasy with rich world-building and a protagonist whose resilience drives the story. Martha Gouws writes with confidence and ambition, weaving dark magic, ancient lore, and emotional intensity into a sweeping nar"
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| The Legend of the Thunder Eagle is told by Smerix, an old shaman, and leans hard into dense description and mythic exposition. Greek mythology is woven into fictional wars between Celts, Cimmerians, and Scythians. This isn’t my preferred style of sto ...more | |
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Orian's Dragon – Young readers will love it! Just when I thought the quest was over, a gale swept Oriana’s ship to other lands—first to Morana and King Jarot, then into a battle with a dragon. This was a delightful read, full of wonder and imagination. ...more |
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