The barrier between worlds is broken. Only he knows the truth…Magic has protected Tarsynium for a thousand years, shielding its people from being ravaged by bloodthirsty demons. When a young ranger’s apprentice named Owyn Lund discovers that the Arc of Radiance has been breached, he tries to warn anybody who will listen.But legends aren’t supposed to be real.When a village is mysteriously … real.
When a village is mysteriously destroyed, rangers, mages, and rebels all point the finger, blaming each other for the demons’ brutality. However, Zara Dennel, a mage’s ward, has heard Owyn’s tale—and she’s inclined to believe him.
Together, they must prove that friendship is greater than intolerance, unity is more important than division, and that even the most powerful magic can sometimes not be enough.
Failure means the end of all things. A second—and lasting—Doom.
Experience the beginning of a thrilling Epic Fantasy series suitable for all ages. It’s perfect for fans of Sabaa Tahir, Sarah J. Maas, and Brandon Sanderson.
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The Arc of Radiance has been protecting Tarsynium for a thousand years. Made of magic it keeps the demon horde from obliterating the last humans on the planet. Until the day some demons manage to get through. Ranger’s Apprentice Owyn Lund is the only one who believes the terrible things happening in the town of Forest Hill and surrounding areas are the work of demons. But then a mage’s ward shows up and she does believe him. It’s up to Zara Dennel and Owyn to convince the adults that what they say is true. Not as easy as it sounds.
There’s this group of rebels (there’s always a group of rebels in these stories) called the Nightingales and they are getting blamed for this horrendous demon rampage. Because can you say scapegoat? Except, not everyone believes it’s the Nightingales. Like Owyn’s Master, Ranger Elias Keen. Elias is also not convinced it’s demons, because who would? They’ve been gone so long that they’ve passed into legend. It would be like a teenager running from the woods yelling about a sabre-toothed tiger, but it vanished and no one else saw it. Who would believe such a tale? Regardless of who or what is out there they do know that people are being slaughtered. And that’s a huge problem in a kingdom that is mostly idyllic.
This is a rich world full of magic and sudden unexpected danger. Owyn and Zara are wonderful characters and there are some great secondary characters, too. I especially like Elias, but I suspect we’re meant to. There’s action and horror and a mystery to be solved. HOW are the demons getting through after all this time? I had a suspicion, but it was put to rest by book’s end. However, I’m now setting my sites on something else. I’ll be reading book 2 to see if what I think is what is actually going on. Or will I need to revise my opinion again? Hmmm…bring it on.
Ranger’s Oath (Fall of Radiance, #1), my first read/listen from author Blake Arthur Peel. An author that’s new, to me. Early in the book, you could tell this was an epic in the making, the story-line quickly gets better & better drawing the reader deeper & deeper. Co-Narrators Michael Kramer & Kate Reading’s narration adds greatly to the book’s enjoyment. I have to admit to speeding up the playback the story was so enthralling. I was given an Audible copy of this book & am voluntarily reviewing it. I’ll be reading more from this author and in this series as soon as I get the books. (RIP Marley January 20, 2014 – July 24, 2018).
Two first person POVs that alternate chapters. Works great. Such a good series.
Coming of age tale with two different view points. I liked the back and forth and building of the friendship between the main characters. Interesting concept for the world. I’m looking forward to reading more.
A young adult fantasy novel with an interesting twist in the fantasy world created. While short on character development, to some degree, the main characters are generally likeable and have to deal with facing reality when adults in power cannot. Fun read and look forward to second book.