Talon
by Amanda Greenslade
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Pub Date Apr 01 2016 | Archive Date Mar 31 2018
Description
A group of zealots from a distant island is making a move on Jaria,
where a group of Kriites with animal bond-mates live. It will soon be up
to Talon to find a way to fight back. With a newly awakened icetiger
for his companion, Talon is finally learning the magic of his people,
including telepathy and shape-changing.
Talon is a nineteen-year-old Kriite man who follows the wolf-god, Sy-tre. For this, he and his people are hunted by slavers who worship the jealous fire-god, Zeidarb. After Jaria is attacked by the Zeikas, Talon embarks on a mission to seek help. Before Talon even understands the power within him, there are demon summoners after him. He is horrified to learn that the Zeika leader plans use Talon’s body and mind to further his ambition for power.
Due to his bloodline and abilities, Talon is both the greatest threat and the greatest boon to the Zeika’s god-given mission to enslave or kill all Kriites. Talon’s actions and faith will make all the difference between the two.
If you enjoy high fantasy with spirituality, action and creatures, this is a great series for you.
"Talon" by Australian author Amanda Greenslade is an epic fantasy novel with a wild and magical journey of discovery, adventure and growth. Action-packed, and spiritually charged, it will immerse you in a world so incredible that you'll want to step into it.
Talon is a nineteen-year-old Kriite man who follows the wolf-god, Sy-tre. For this, he and his people are hunted by slavers who worship the jealous fire-god, Zeidarb. After Jaria is attacked by the Zeikas, Talon embarks on a mission to seek help. Before Talon even understands the power within him, there are demon summoners after him. He is horrified to learn that the Zeika leader plans use Talon’s body and mind to further his ambition for power.
Due to his bloodline and abilities, Talon is both the greatest threat and the greatest boon to the Zeika’s god-given mission to enslave or kill all Kriites. Talon’s actions and faith will make all the difference between the two.
If you enjoy high fantasy with spirituality, action and creatures, this is a great series for you.
"Talon" by Australian author Amanda Greenslade is an epic fantasy novel with a wild and magical journey of discovery, adventure and growth. Action-packed, and spiritually charged, it will immerse you in a world so incredible that you'll want to step into it.
A Note From the Publisher
~~~About the series~~~
The Astor Chronicles is a series of epic fantasy novels about a Kriite man named Talon, whose gifts have marked him as a target for religious fanatics. Among the Kriites some people have extraordinary telepathic abilities, can bond with an animal or a weapon, even shape shift. The Zeikas, who worship the fire-god Zeidarb, wield sorcerous powers like wards and fire magic. Some can conjure or summon demonic beasts to fight for them. It’s going to take a united effort for Talon and the Kriite nations to defeat the Zeikas.
~~~About the series~~~
The Astor Chronicles is a series of epic fantasy novels about a Kriite man named Talon, whose gifts have marked him as a target for religious fanatics. Among the Kriites some people have extraordinary telepathic abilities, can bond with an animal or a weapon, even shape shift. The Zeikas, who worship the fire-god Zeidarb, wield sorcerous powers like wards and fire magic. Some can conjure or summon demonic beasts to fight for them. It’s going to take a united effort for Talon and the Kriite nations to defeat the Zeikas.
The Astor Chronicles is a series of epic fantasy novels about a Kriite man named Talon, whose gifts have marked him as a target for religious fanatics. Among the Kriites some people have extraordinary telepathic abilities, can bond with an animal or a weapon, even shape shift. The Zeikas, who worship the fire-god Zeidarb, wield sorcerous powers like wards and fire magic. Some can conjure or summon demonic beasts to fight for them. It’s going to take a united effort for Talon and the Kriite nations to defeat the Zeikas.
Advance Praise
“WOW. Amanda I am in awe of your writing. Thank you so much for giving
me the opportunity to read Talon. At no time while reading did I feel
bored, or uninterested. Your descriptions of the places, the people,
even how they fought was so imaginative that it was easy to ‘see’ the
story as it unfolded. I truly did not want the story to end. And I await
with great anticipation your future published works. ... I feel that
both adults and children alike will be able to read your books and enjoy
the world you’ve created. I believe that Talon is a greater story than
Chronicles of Narnia, and on par with The Chronicles of Thomas Coveant
the Unbeliever.”—Julie W.
“The first chapter was amazing. I love knowing the history and background of characters and books before I start reading them and to have that right up front in the beginning was great. Not to mention an amazing hook. I’m a wilderness and military type fan, so its great for me to see that right off the back your book starts off with a great hunter-gathering young lad. Plus you opened alot of door to rooms I’d like to explore right in the beginning. ... I like the icetiger alot, with the amazing description you gave I believe it would make a wonderful drawing.”—Anthony L.
“Personally, I really loved the first chapter. I’m really excited for the book to come out now beause I can’t wait to see what happens next. I love that you did something I rarely see in books anymore—you created a main character that is not some young teen. He is older, more experienced, yet not yet a total ‘adult’. Most books try to ‘connect’ with younger readers by making a 14-year-old main character, but that can be a bit boring. I’m glad that you took it upon yourself to break that norm and create a very likeable main character.”—Shayna M.
“You really developed a large, imaginative world with many details. Very well thought out.”—Karen S.
“The first chapter was amazing. I love knowing the history and background of characters and books before I start reading them and to have that right up front in the beginning was great. Not to mention an amazing hook. I’m a wilderness and military type fan, so its great for me to see that right off the back your book starts off with a great hunter-gathering young lad. Plus you opened alot of door to rooms I’d like to explore right in the beginning. ... I like the icetiger alot, with the amazing description you gave I believe it would make a wonderful drawing.”—Anthony L.
“Personally, I really loved the first chapter. I’m really excited for the book to come out now beause I can’t wait to see what happens next. I love that you did something I rarely see in books anymore—you created a main character that is not some young teen. He is older, more experienced, yet not yet a total ‘adult’. Most books try to ‘connect’ with younger readers by making a 14-year-old main character, but that can be a bit boring. I’m glad that you took it upon yourself to break that norm and create a very likeable main character.”—Shayna M.
“You really developed a large, imaginative world with many details. Very well thought out.”—Karen S.
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| EDITION | Ebook |
| ISBN | 9781925427424 |
| PRICE | $3.99 (USD) |
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