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Deceptions

Ascendant, Book 3

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Deceptions

By: Craig Alanson
Narrated by: Tim Gerard Reynolds
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Koren Bladewell now knows he is a wizard, but he is lost in the wilderness, cut off from help, and unable to use his powers. The enemy is poised at the border with an overwhelming invasion force, and it will take wizards, soldiers and a young, untested princess to hold off defeat long enough for Koren to be trained and grow into his power. But he might not wish to help those who deceived him and destroyed his life.

©2018 Craig Alanson (P)2018 Podium Audio Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Science Fiction & Fantasy Sword & Sorcery Magic Funny Witty Magic Users
Engaging Adventure • Immersive Worldbuilding • Exceptional Narration • Magical Fantasy Elements • Satisfying Closure
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As much setup and detail in the first 2 books seemed too be missing in book 3. Author should have made the book longer and spent more time expanding the new characters. Also seems to be several loose ends that didn't get addressed. 65

A little hurried

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There were a few holes in the story that didn’t make a lot of sense but they didn’t ruin the series for me. I think most loose ends were wrapped up nicely. Overall, it was a great book.

Great with a few flaws

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Love the series and love all the authors work. I hope to find more great reads like this. Such a joy to listen to the narrator as well

Love it!!!!!

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The story was enjoyable, but a little predictable. Reminiscent of the two towers chase through the mountains and valleys.

Good end to the series

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A slow story. It's just not a Skippy story. Not a bad story, I just found myself frustrated through all three books.

A slow frustrating story.

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I was happy, frustrated, and thrilled. Loved this book I wish there were many more like it. Amazing reading, and the story was wonderfully tied into the end.

Awesome well done

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As a trilogy this offering by Craig A is just another notch on his amazing imagination masterly talent!
can be read by 10 to 100 year old, girl or boy!
Thank you Craig ... PLEASE more more more while the juices flow!

An Absolute Pleasure Reading Experience

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I enjoyed this series so much and as a finale, deceptions gave me the amazing ending I needed.

Wonderful trilogy!!!

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Characters well developed, storyline clear but enough twists to keep things interesting.
Hope there is a Book 4

Great story!

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great story, a couple surprises, and well written. I was a little thrown by the ages of the ruler, Ariana, and Koren. I loved the strength of the female characters, though the main character/protagonist is Koren.

great story, a couple surprises, and well written.

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