I have read and reviewed 2 of the books in this series--I truly enjoyed them-hopefully I will get to read the third. This prelude reminded me of just how much!
This prelude to the series really tells the story of how and why Troy, a slave, became the man he was. He had to learn to control the magic in his blood in order to somewhat fit in with the rest of the people he had to deal and fight with--not that it ever really helped. Even those who learned to trust him--backed away at the end. Then the Queen, head of the army,-----well you will have to read this to learn what happened.
About the Book: (from Amazon)
Can a man born a slave change his destiny with one secret mission?
Born of the Shinree, an enslaved fallen race, Ian Troy is magically bound to protect the kingdom of Rella. Since childhood, he trained to be their champion in a seemingly never-ending war. Called to the battlefield a brash young man of seventeen, Troy is anxious to show off his prowess with both magic and blade. He believes his role is vital to the realms of Mirra’kelan finally knowing peace.
Only, war is nothing like he thought.
After a year of being mistrusted and shunned simply for the blood in his veins—his magic restrained by an authoritarian queen—Troy has grudgingly learned his place. He follows orders and suffers their abuse in silence because the cost of insolence is a chain around his neck.
When Queen Aylagar handpicks him for a mission deep inside enemy territory, he thinks his time has come. Fate willing, he will prove to them all: Ian Troy is more than the “witch” they believe.
*Troy is a prequel adventure set fifteen years before The Crown of Stones Trilogy.
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About the Author: (from Amazon)
Born in a small Kansas town on the Missouri river, C.L. Schneider grew up in a house of avid readers and overflowing bookshelves. Her first full-length novel took shape while she was still in high school, on a typewriter in her parent's living room. While her main focus is adult epic and urban fantasy, she also pens the occasional thriller or post-apocalyptic story.
Though she has been writing all of her life, Magic-Price (the first installment in The Crown of Stones Trilogy) was Schneider's first published novel. With the completion of The Crown of Stones Trilogy, she is embarking on a new path with her multi-award-winning urban fantasy series, Nite Fire.
Learn more about C.L. Schneider, and the worlds she creates, at clschneiderauthor.com, where you can read reviews, excerpts, sneak peeks and teasers, subscribe to her newsletter, and join her Street Team. An active part of the online indie author community, you can connect with her on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, and Goodreads. Visit the News and Events page on her website for a full list of C.L. Schneider's in-person appearances in the NY, NJ, and CT area.
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2 comments :
Great cover
This looks like an interesting novel. Thanks for sharing.
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