A rotten thief. A stubborn knight. Only together can they save a broken kingdom. Self-proclaimed “World’s Greatest Thief”, Whitney Fierstown, has yet to find a trinket or treasure he couldn’t steal. He nearly pulls off the heist of the century by snatching the Glass Crown off the dying king’s head until rotten luck throws him into the path of Torsten Unger, a steadfast knight determined to save … knight determined to save his vulnerable kingdom.
Torsten offers this ultimatum: rot and die in a dank cell or join him on a dangerous expedition and put his skills to good use. The Queen’s treasonous brother has cursed the Crown Prince by taking a piece of his soul and hiding it in the haunted Webbed Woods. Only a master thief can steal it back.
Rebellion building in the south. Madness seated upon the throne. Famine and death spreading throughout the land. The kingdom is in peril.
If this unlikely pair is to thwart their devious target, save the prince, and survive the horrifying monster lurking in the darkness, they must first put aside their differences…or die trying.
Check out the exciting first book in an Epic Fantasy Adventure Series perfect for fans of R.A Salvatore, Brandon Sanderson, and Nicholas Eames. You can also listen to Web of Eyes on audible, performed by award-winning narrator Luke Daniels.
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Excellent beginning to a very promising fantasy series.
Good world building, fast paced with well developed, likeable characters.
Enjoyed the magic system and the humour sprinkled throughout, often originating with Whitney, the garrulous thief who’s very adept at pithy one-liners.
Finishes on an incredibly intriguing twist that has me very interested in reading the next book.
Web of Eyes
(Buried Goddess Saga #1)
by Rhett C. Bruno and Jamie Castle
Narration by Luke Daniels
I really liked this book regardless that it took me a long time to finish it which is unusual for me. It was no way related to the book but situations in my life at the present. I love the bragging dwarf, the blood mage and the craziness of the whole adventure! The humour sprinkled in with the suspense, the snarky comments from our not-so-fearless dwarf, and the wonderful interactions between characters.
Daniels can perform any voice, male, female, child, and any creature to make it so believable! You would think there is a full cast of characters performing the narration!
I loved this book so much I was on pins and needles to get the next book! Awesome charters and the world building is fantastic. I became so immersed in the story, as I listened at work. (Audible) when I finished the last book I was so fulfilled by the complete series I did something I have Never done. I emailed the authors Jamie Castle and Rhett C Bruno and shared with them my love of their book. And they emailed me back!
Fun. It kept me reading until the end.
Fantasy the way it ought to be written.
“You will recover what was stolen from your beloved future king, or I will find a new Wearer who can,” she said.“
You want to know how to get people to read a new series? Start out with a unique premise, and build your world around it. With many fantasies out there, those that are inventive and set a convincing stage are the ones who win the audience. For me, characters drive a story and Rhett Bruno grabs you and doesn’t let go until the ride is over and leaves you not wanting to wait for the second installment. Recommended 4/5
[disclaimer: I received this book from the author and voluntarily reviewed it]
“An ill king brings circling wolves.”
– [ ] This is an excellent epic fantasy! A great world building. A world of wonder and magic, of traitors and friends. Very plausible characters, especially the thief who gives a whole different dimension to the story with his fun and witty dialogue and adventure. This promises to be a great series! Looking forward to the next installment!
I received an early version of this book from the publisher and my review is entirely voluntary.
This is a good fantasy novel! It has plenty of action and intrigue, along with good character definition. I can’t wait to see what happens next.