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Blood of a Novice

The Eternal Ephemera, Book 1

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Blood of a Novice

By: Davis Ashura
Narrated by: Travis Baldree
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Cam Folde will shake the very fabric of creation... or see all his hopes turn to ash.

The son of the town drunk, Cam never figured on letting his family name hold him down. He always strove to dream bigger, to fight for something better, to achieve more than what everyone else expected of him.

But, as they say, “once a Folde, always a Folde,” and when a decision to rescue a friend leads to disaster, fortune’s favor is lost. Cam spirals away from his dreams and ambitions; his fall finally ending at the bottom of a bottle.

But all hope is not lost. Cam rises, supported by family and friends. And when a powerful Master of Ephemera offers him a chance to walk the Way into Divinity and achieve redemption, Cam seizes the opportunity.

All he has to do is survive the Ephemeral Academy, the very school where the next generation of Masters are trained. There, Cam just might achieve the greatness he's always sought, and with friends at his side, including an irrepressible Awakened panda, it even seems possible.

But Cam will soon discover that the Way into Divinity is as steep as it is arduous, and there are more fearsome things than humans who brave its perilous climb...

©2022 Davis Ashura (P)2022 Podium Audio Action & Adventure Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Dream Emotionally Gripping
Engaging Worldbuilding • Complex Characters • Interesting Cultivation System • Connected Universe • Tactical Storytelling
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So this isn’t the best written fantasy. But it wasn’t actively bad. It was fun. Part of this was the two main characters (Pan and Cam) have names that sound very similar.

The end dragged out a bit, but it is very clear it is acting as world-building and the first part of a series. I’ll be getting another of his books, so take that for what it is.

I had fun

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Most books now adays feel like 4 books to move forward with filler. This book was all progression and refreshing. Loved it.

Story moves forward for once!

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I liked it alot and think it's a good start to a good series

pretty good, no complaints.

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Story evolved without being wordy or boring. Character interactions are well done. Ending leaves you wanting more.

Fun and Interesting

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This book had a pretty good pace and I really liked the voice actors accents used. I already have book 2 on pre-order!

Nice action/fantasy

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I’ve only listened to the few chapters so far and I’m enjoying the ride. If you follow Ashura’s other works via audio book, this will be an adjustment since Travis Baldree is a different type of performer than Nick Podehl. I would encourage anyone to settle in, give it an honest chance and you’ll be hooked. What a great product! Glad I purchased!

Great listen! A+

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I greatly enjoyed this book. I always find it interesting that Davis always somehow includes his original characters in his books as guides. I also enjoy the fact that in his multiverse from world to world the system of magic changes. It is a really good way to keep the listener interested because we get to learn as we go. So thank you for the book and I can’t wait to hear how this story progresses.

Enjoyer of all fantasy

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If you loved Cradle and similar well described world building cultivation/progression fantasy with a pace that pulls you in and won't let go, THIS is another!

As is to be applauded, yet again, Baldree's narration is at the top of his game.

The start of another amazing series!

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When starting this I didn't realize it was part of a world that was already 11 books in the making but it was so good I will have to go back now and listen to them all the world building and character development is so amazing I just want to know more about the world I have stepped into!

Great book

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Absolutely can’t wait for the next book in this series. The pacing is perfect, character development transforms throughout the book. The relationship between the MC and the pro antagonist is very relatable and leaves tons of eggs readers interpretation to think on for the next book. We’ll done sir! Keep them coming!

Davis Ashura DOES IT AGAIN!!!!!!🙌🙌🙌

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