
Shadow of the Conqueror
Chronicles of Everfall, Book 1
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Narrated by:
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Michael Kramer
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Kate Reading
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By:
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Shad Brooks
Who better to fight back the darkness of the world than the one responsible for most of it?
Daylen, once known as the Great Bastard, the Scourge of Nations, Dayless the Conqueror, has lived in hiding since his presumed death. Burdened by age and tremendous guilt, he thinks his life is coming to an end. Unbeknownst to him he’s about to embark on a journey towards redemption where his ruthless abilities might save the world. Many battles await with friends to be made and a past filled with countless crimes to confront, all the while trying to keep his true identity a secret.
Indeed, it might be too much if not for the fabled power awaiting him.
Everfall is a world of perpetual day where the continents float in an endless sky. If one jumps from the continent they will fall for many hours before returning to the same place from which they fell. Skyships rule the air powered by shining sunstone and industrial darkstone. A legendary order of knights bears mystical powers which they use to hunt out the dreaded shade, monsters that regular people turn into if trapped in darkness for the length of a fall.
It is a world of enchanted swords, merciless monsters, mystical knights, and hard magic, filled with tales of wonder and adventure.
©2019 Shad Brooks (P)2019 Shad BrooksHave you ever wondered how to create an immersive and believable fantasy world?
Author Shad Brooks gives us an in-depth look at his approach to the floating continents that populate Everfall.Listeners also enjoyed...




















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Amazing start to a series
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This novel should come with a content warning, however; the main protagonist is a pedophile and rapist, and his crimes are discussed in some detail, along with the firsthand ongoing trauma of his victims. If you have trauma related to these, please read with caution.
A great debut for Shad!
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glorious! well done for his first novel!
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Loved it!
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An amazing read
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A book i'm glad to recommend
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5 starts
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There's been some mention that the main character is overpowered, and he is. There's nothing wrong with overpowered characters. I think Shad could have done a better job in giving him proper challenges though. Giving him the ability to heal back from death was probably a mistake I think.
I was also a little annoyed when characters used modern Earth colloquialisms. For example, using the word "retarded" to refer to someone unintelligent. I'm not talking about the objectionable nature of the word in general, but just the fact that this word seems like a glaring anachronism in the society that Shad is postulating. That's just one example, I noticed other colloquially modern words and phrases being thrown around. It grated on me a little, but it's not a big thing.
I also thought there was a little bit too much emphasis on the main character's internal struggle. It almost seemed like regret porn at certain points. I found myself thinking "Okay, I get it, this guy's full of self-loathing. Do I have to hear his every stray thought on the subject?"
I think it would have made a better story if his realization of his crimes was precipitated by a shocking event that forced him to confront his image of who he thought he was with reality. Gradually coming to realizations about yourself is certainly something that can happen through introspection, but it makes for a less compelling character's turning point.
Anyway, these minor gripes are made up for by how fun and interesting the story is. It's a completely new and imaginative type of world and system of magic. The amount of effort he put into figuring it all out really shows and places the book as an instant classic for me. The characters are well done and the action is well paced. I recommend it!
A Good First Novel
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Great first book!
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The Everfall Chronicles has had a good beginning with this entry.
The world has a peculiar set of quirks, even though there are some standard tropes of course.
The magic system is is intriguing to say the least, and it appears to be very consistent.
The main characters are all deeply flawed in several ways, and that makes them all the more compelling.
I am definitely looking forward to more interest in this series.
Well done Shad Brooks.
This is an auspicious start.
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