Nothing interesting ever happens in the small town of Pitt Creek. Even when magic suddenly becomes a tangible force—and hundreds of thousands of people worldwide transform into animals and mythological creatures—the Changes’ closest approach is as dramatic video footage on the 6 o’clock news. Kevin MacArthur and his friends want to be a part of that—to have their lives . . .
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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 . . .
The war has dragged on for ten years. The Darithian Empire is on the verge of victory, but Tal wants nothing to do with it. Rebecca dreams of a new life, but gets more than she bargained for. Dragons and magic, legends and swords—an old-fashioned fantasy adventure . . . . . .
Nyx is an Ailuran, a feline shapeshifter, who chooses to live on the outskirts of life. Elmiryn is an unconventional warrior who seeks revenge. Both are cursed. When circumstance places them together to fight an enemy whose very existence is in question, they find uncommon allies, life-threatening adventures, and cerebral danger waiting. In a world where gods, magic, and . . .
Nothing interesting ever happens in the small town of Pitt Creek. Even when magic suddenly becomes a tangible force—and hundreds of thousands of people worldwide transform into animals and mythological creatures—the Changes’ closest approach is as dramatic video footage on the 6 o’clock news. Kevin MacArthur and his friends want to be a part of that—to have their lives . . .
“Strong Heart” is a sword & sorcery fantasy about Joana (Jo to anyone who hasn’t pissed her off lately). Jo is female, but her tribe made her officially a man so she could train as a warrior. Now she’s a mercenary guard, and thanks to a job with a magician, life is about to get even more interesting than . . .
Ongoing story of Darmot Kromwell. Based on a D&D game. It is a first person narriative written from the point of view of Darmot. It starts as he is leaving home for the first time with dreams of finding fortune with his sword in hand. . . .
Melkeen is a prodigy, a young Wizard with incredible magikal abilities. Sarta is a barbarian blade-for-hire of unbelievable skill. Together, they are a formidable team. And the world is against them. Required by his elder (and rival) Wizards to search out rare and dangerous artifacts, a young man hires a woman to guard him on his travels. Their contract . . .
Zyneth is one seriously cursed dragon . . . Not only does he have a Fallen Angel trying to take over his body so it can kill everything in sight, he also, though NO fault of his own, starts getting a harem of females. Not just any females, ones with insane combat abilities and are probably just downright insane. Is that enough? No, . . .
The story of a group of adventurers hired to destroy a lich, and their adventures along the way. . . .
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. . . .
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 . . .
The University of York—an academic institution of medium reputation, drawing in hundreds of students every year. Some come to study, some come to party, some come because it seemed like a good idea at the time. Whatever the reason, the theme remains the same—University is where you find yourself and, if you’re extremely lucky, others like you. Sounds simple . . .
When I review, I don’t like to critique the work while I’m at it. So, I’m just going to say this:
Against the Current does not allow me to suspend my disbelief.
I am faced with incredible circumstances, with deus ex machina [more . . .]
Where to begin? Because of the complexity and volume of the story, I need to do this review a little differently in order to keep my thoughts, notes, and comments organized, so here it goes:
The facts: "Warriors" is comprised of 1,758 pages split over three "Seasons". Each Season has [more . . .]