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The enigmatic Peacock King, ruler of half of the known world, seeks to possess the land itself by enslaving the spirits of the wild. Gerald, a newly initiated Poet whose magic is as real as he can write it, is also one of the Armed—enforcers of the Law who wield guns with souls. His mission: infiltrate the Peacock King’s Court . . .
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For centuries, the Lands of Night and Light have been locked in a struggle of light against darkness. This is about life in the Land of Night, a place where even Dark Lords have hobbies. . . .
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A story of loss and victory, magic and machines, gods and mortals and discovering what it takes to save the world. Led by the vision of the consulary and protected by the dedication of the mage-knights, the world has found peace at last. Or so people believe, but the truth is far less comforting. In this time of peace . . .
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Lyssa Stormwater has known hardships. From the highs and lows of her downtrodden upbringing, to life on the streets of Stonebridge. The friends she makes, the loves she finds, and the obstacles she overcomes. This is Lyssa’s Tale. . . .
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Located where the Meer River reaches the sea, the city of Adler’s Bay claims independence. Situated between mighty nations, the reality is more complicated—its natural harbour and the trade routes that converge there are temptations for all types of merchants, power brokers, and wanderers. Toe (an irreverent wandering storyteller) and Silifrey (a tall, imposing, warrior woman) are two of . . .
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This is the story of an Earth devoid of humankind. Man and his ancestors have simply never been, but in his absence, new civilizations have grown and prospered. On a small island called Sankami, somewhere in what would be Earth’s Pacific ocean, eight sentient species have evolved. Each have their own laws, customs, and beliefs. The one thing that . . .
A unique fantasy novel, first in its series, which tells the story of a farmer boy named Uic, who lives on the outskirts of the Great Empire in the world of Eterneth. He suddenly discovers and rescues a mysterious girl who cannot even speak and soon, with peril at every turn, Uic must unravel the truth about his mystifying companion, . . .
“The Peacock King” is a slowly unfolding epic about a Poet, or spy, in the court of the decadent but charming Peacock King. The Poet has the advantages of mental powers and an unexpected contact at court. The Peacock King has the advantages of wealth, power and absolute control over all he surveys. He likes to collect things, people and [more . . .]
I once had a version of this review that started out long and rambling to make the point that the story used to have a nine part Prologue, which is just silly. I was being facetious, trying to write a humorous review, because the story itself is hilarious comedy.
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