Book Review: A KINGDOM'S FALL by Douglas R. Brown

Title: A Kingdom’s Fall

Series: The Light of Epertase, #2

Author: Douglas R. Brown

Publisher: Rhemalda Publishing (August 1, 2012)

Format: eARC Novel

Source: Publisher

Genre: Epic Fantasy

Goodreads 

That which survives the initial assault may yet die from the infection left behind.

In the destroyed country of Lithia, the former Gildonese leader of the Lowlands, King Fice, has violently assumed the throne, filling the void left by the Tek destruction of the country. His unnatural powers of sway have become more potent and his influence is far-reaching.

The Tek invasion has also left a void within the kingdom of Epertase. The war has tested the once-great people and, with the venomous words of men Queen Alina considers friends, Epertase descends into revolution. Alina barely escapes with her life.

Once again, the kingdom needs a savior.

And once again Rasi will be forced to unleash the darker part of himself in order to save the woman he loves.

All is not what it seems. Victory may still mean defeat. The war for Epertase has only begun.

Review: A Kingdom’s Fall by Douglas R. Brown grips the reader from page one and doesn’t let up even at the very end.

After defeating the Teks, Queen Alina thought she would slip into her new reign easily, but what she doesn’t know could destroy not only herself but her kingdom and everyone she loves. Rasi wants to live a peaceful life on his parents’ farm, but the upcoming battle might be too great for this war hero. As civil unrest boils to a full-out battle, both may discover the fight for Epertase is too much than they can handle. 

A Kingdom’s Fall picks up a few months after Legends Reborn. The novel easily pulls the reader back into the kingdom of Epertase and its surrounding lands. Brown plays on the readers’ love for the characters, and I found myself worrying about them and holding my breath much of the time I read this book. The plot is dark, slightly vicious, and fast-paced. Anything can happen in this new world order, and I was hooked until the very end.

Douglas R. Brown’s A Kingdom’s Fall is a must read for any fantasy enthusiast. I can’t wait to read book three!

Five Bookworms = I loved it!

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Teaser Tuesdays: LEGENDS REBORN and A KINGDOM'S FALL by Douglas R. Brown

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

 

Legends Reborn by Douglas R. Brown

6% Kindle Edition

So cold.

Tired.

The pain seemed to let up a little, or he’d simply become used to it.

 

A Kingdom's Fall by Douglas R. Brown

Page 13 of PDF ARC

On the eastern edge of the town of Parsons was a tiny community of average people living very average lives. As a whole, the people of Silo had no particular goals in life, but rather embraced their peaceful, slow-paced existences.

Do you have a teaser? Leave one or a link to one in the comments.

Book Review: LEGENDS REBORN by Douglas R. Brown

Title: Legends Reborn

Series: The Light of Epertase, #1

Author: Douglas R. Brown

Publisher: Rhemalda Publishing (July 19, 2011)

Format: PDF Novel

Source: Publisher

Genre: Epic Fantasy

Goodreads 

Since the dawn of time, the Light of Epertase has determined when the throne was to be passed from elder to heir. For more than a thousand years, the Light's decision had never been challenged-until now. When a ruthless army advances on Epertase, the Light determines that corrupt King Elijah is no longer fit to rule and his daughter, Princess Alina, is the kingdom's only hope for salvation. When evil men violently abduct her, Epertase's fall appears inevitable. But all is not lost, for Alina has a secret lover lurking in the outer mountains; a long-banished warrior willing to bring down armies and King Elijah himself to save her. His name is Rasi and he prepares for blood. Deadly men plan to sacrifice Alina for the Light of Epertase that lives within her soul. Rasi plans to kill all who try. The kingdom's fate hangs in the balance.

Review: Douglas R. Brown expertly crafts a complex and fascinating epic fantasy in Legends Reborn.

Rasi is tired of war, even though he’s up for the captain’s position of the Epertasean army. On the night he decides to reject the position, he witnesses a horrific attack upon a young woman. Now sentenced to die for her death, he must find a way to survive because Epertase doesn’t know that it needs him to survive the growing threat upon the horizon.

Legends Reborn drew me into the rich fantasy world of Epertase. The characters are well-developed and aren’t always quite what they seem with their agendas. The complexity of the worldbuilding felt realistic and reminded me of how the Native Americans (Epertase) must’ve viewed the Europeans (Teks). Yet Brown does a fantastic job to keep the reader in the moment and not bogging the reader down with the backstory and worldbuilding. I cared about these characters and what would happen to them.

Legends Reborn by Douglas R. Brown is epic fantasy at its best. I look forward to reading book two, A Kingdom’s Fall.

Five Bookworms = I loved it!

Waiting On Wednesday: A KINGDOM'S FALL by Douglas R. Brown

“Waiting On” Wednesday is a weekly event, hosted by Breaking the Spine, that spotlights upcoming releases that we’re eagerly anticipating.

A Kingdom's Fall

The Light of Epertase, #2

By Douglas R. Brown

Publication Date: August 1, 2012

From Goodreads:

That which survives the initial assault may yet die from the infection left behind.

In the destroyed country of Lithia, the former Gildonese leader of the Lowlands, King Fice, has violently assumed the throne, filling the void left by the Tek destruction of the country. His unnatural powers of sway have become more potent and his influence is far-reaching.

The Tek invasion has also left a void within the kingdom of Epertase. The war has tested the once-great people and, with the venomous words of men Queen Alina considers friends, Epertase descends into revolution. Alina barely escapes with her life.

Once again, the kingdom needs a savior.

And once again Rasi will be forced to unleash the darker part of himself in order to save the woman he loves.

All is not what it seems. Victory may still mean defeat. The war for Epertase has only begun.

Although the first book, Legends Reborn, is still on my to-read list, I'm excited to hear that A Kingdom's Fall is coming out soon. I read Douglas R. Brown's Tamed and really enjoyed his style.

What's your "waiting on" pick? 

Book Review: TAMED by Douglas R. Brown

Title: Tamed

Author: Douglas R. Brown

Publisher: Rhemalda Publishing (January 26, 2012)

Format: PDF ARC

Source: Publisher

Genre: Dark Fantasy

Goodreads  

Description: Werewolves are real.

And they make excellent pets.

Owning one of the legendary creatures is the latest fad. The WereHouse insists their werepets are loyal, docile, and 100% safe, but what happens when these gentle giants turn on their masters?

While on a routine EMS call, paramedic Christine Alt is attacked by a rogue werepet. She escapes with her life, but the encounter leaves her with more than just scars. As her body begins to change, she discovers the WereHouse is hiding a terrible secret, and they will stop at nothing to keep her from exposing them.

Tamed is a werewolf tale with a twist from the author of the The Light of Epertase trilogy.

Review: A thrilling novel, Tamed by Douglas R. Brown had me at pet werewolves.

In the jungles of Costa Rica, the werewolf is a very real thing, and Bernard Henderson plans to cash in on this knowledge with his WereHouse, a place where werewolves are trained to be faithful pets. Yet when a werewolf pet goes rogue and attacks its owners as well two paramedics, it’s up to a team of hunters to stop them, until one learns the terrible knowledge of what a werewolf is really made of. They must race to bring the WereHouse down before they’re hunted too.

Tamed excites with its take on werewolves. These aren’t your young heartthrobs. No, they’ve become pets, can be vicious creatures, and are so much more. Brown’s style lends to a fast-paced, heart-stopping read with its staccato sentences that pack a punch. The characters are well-written and believable. As the secrets are exposed, the twists and turns will keep the reader guessing to the very end. The horror and real life collide with edge-of-your-seat tension. With its humor, a touch of romance, and lots of horror, Tamed is a suspenseful, fantastic read.

Douglas R. Brown’s Tamed does for werewolves what Michael Crichton’s Jurassic Park did for dinosaurs!

Five Bookworms = I loved it!

Teaser Tuesdays X2: SPUR OF THE MOMENT by Candace Bowen Early and TAMED by Douglas R. Brown

Teaser Tuesdays is a weekly bookish meme, hosted by MizB of Should Be Reading. Anyone can play along! Just do the following:
• Grab your current read
• Open to a random page
• Share two (2) “teaser” sentences from somewhere on that page
• BE CAREFUL NOT TO INCLUDE SPOILERS! (make sure that what you share doesn’t give too much away! You don’t want to ruin the book for others!)
• Share the title and author, too, so that other TT participants can add the book to their TBR Lists if they like your teasers!

 

Spur of the Moment by Candace Bowen Early

Page 12 of an ARC PDF

Blushing at the unexpected compliment, she bit her lip, feeling awkward. Since having her first novel published five years ago at the age of seventeen, she found herself thrust into a world of flattery and compliments from people who would not have given her the time of day before.

 

Tamed by Douglas R. Brown

Page 10 of an ARC PDF

"Where are the others?" he shouted as he approached.

"They didn't make it, sir."  

Do you have a teaser? Feel free to add your teaser to the comments or link to a teaser.