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Lies of Descent

By: Troy Carrol Bucher
Narrated by: Scott Merriman
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In this compelling fantasy from a debut author, two young people must unite two warring cultures to banish the gods who destroyed their homeland.

The Fallen Gods War drove the remnants of a victorious army across the ocean in search of a new homeland. A thousand years later, the lifeless continent of Draegora is largely forgotten, a symbol for the regiments that remain. Demons to some. Protectors to others. The power of their god-touched blades has forged a nation, though many resent their absolute control.

Riam and Nola are unknowing descendants of the old world. When it’s discovered they carry enough Draegoran blood to serve in the regiments, they are dragged away from their families to begin training. If they survive, they will be expected to enforce the laws of the covenant, to fight the Esharii tribesmen who raid along the border, and to be judge, jury, and executioners for those accused of crimes.

For Riam, who welcomes his escape from an abusive father, the power to protect those who cannot defend themselves is alluring. For Nola, who wishes to return home, it is a betrayal by all she holds dear.

Neither is given a choice...and neither may ever get the chance to serve.

Lies of Descent begins an epic trilogy of fallen gods, betrayal, and magic - where dark motives often dwell within the true and just, and where the things most feared sometimes lead to salvation.

©2019 Troy Carrol Bucher (P)2019 Brilliance Publishing, Inc., all rights reserved.
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Heart wrenchingly good

Amazing world building, and engaging story. I couldn't put it down. I can't wait for the next book in the series!

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A thrilling adventure

Lies of Descent is the first book in the Fallen Gods' War series. Let me tell you now it is an absolute delight for fans of fantasy novels. Think game of thrones but with more magic. Lies of Descent gives us two main characters, each seemingly tied to each other through fate. The story goes back and forth between the two characters and even flips the world you knew on its head. There are some great twists and turns along the way. Do yourself a favor and get this grand entry into what is sure to be a fantastic series.

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A great book for fiction lovers

Its everything you are looking if you love fictional and fantastic books and stories, love it!

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Killer book

So good that I had to buy both the paperback and the Audible book so I didn't keep my wife awake reading.

1. Awesome characters that are like people from real life - not perfect, not always on their best behavior, but easy to relate to.
2. Killer story, I need to know what happens next. I've never read a book like it. You can't predict much about where the plot goes.
3. Closest book it reminds me of is Warded Man, but again, totally original story.
4. Really good balance of action and drama.

Note: I have mixed feelings on the narrator, some of the voices are some of the best I've heard, a few are almost comedic/cartoony, but the good ones make it worth it.

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Complexity of the world building and Magic system

This story has fantastic world building combined with mythologies and belief systems and politics. I started the book with limited expectations and was greatly impressed by the story every step of the way. It starts off with what you would expect to be a quest and school troupe but that’s just the first twist of many. I highly recommend.

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