The Heretic
Runes and Ruin Book 1
by Nathan R Allen
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Pub Date Jun 12 2024 | Archive Date Sep 17 2024
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Description
Damian, a gifted magical engineer, and cardplayer, is on the verge of a better life. His thesis, poised to revolutionize the understanding of runes, is ruined by a corrupt priest and his hopes are stolen. Faced with his brother's conscription into a brutal army, Damian makes a desperate pact. To save his family, he must infiltrate the Empire's special forces and use his unorthodox skills to survive. Can he outwit the elite forces and rewrite his family's future, or will he get swept further into a savage rebellion?
In a world powered by runes, where magic and technology fuse, contradictions grow and bleed together. Here, tyranny and revolution, combat and creativity, discovery and deception, affection and treachery clash.
A fast-paced fantasy that grabs you from the very first page, The Heretic is brimming with lovable characters, unforgettable environments, and intricate plots that keep you hooked to the very end.
Advance Praise
"""An Amazing Debut!!"" -Harker McNair (KBR Semi-Finalist Author)
""An emotional dance which leaves you wanting more!"" -Tatyana Drewry (Senior Storyboard Artist & Director)
""The magic and technology system is innovative and captivating."" -Daniel Smith ★★★★★
""As a Branden Sanderson fan, it had very similar vibes and I'd happily recommend it to anyone who is looking for a good read! 20/10!!"" -Spencer Richards ★★★★★
""Full of intense dilemmas and crises. I'm still thinking about each character!"" -Rose ★★★★★
""The character's and their relationships are the winning aspect of The Heretic."" -Caleb Collier ★★★★★
""The descriptions of places like Dockside and Fort Sang Mare are so vivid that I felt like I was actually there."" -Brittany Dahl ★★★★★
""Crafted the stakes facing the main characters to feel simultaneously grand in scale and intensely personal."" -David ★★★★★
""A must-read for fans of epic fantasy looking for something new and thought-provoking."" -Candice S. ★★★★★
""I have never read a book where I was so engrossed in the action scenes."" -Corwley ★★★★★
""I love magic systems in books that have rules and make sense so that characters can work in those rules to do exciting things. This is one of those magic systems."" -JC ★★★★★
Available Editions
| ISBN | 9798990490406 |
| PRICE | $2.99 (USD) |
| PAGES | 493 |
Links
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Featured Reviews
Emily M, Reviewer
This book was super captivating!!! I’m not usually a huge sci-fi reader but the introduction to the world and characters has me immediately invested! definitely gonna read the rest of the series
Aaron S, Reviewer
The Heretic by Nathan Allen.
The book is a coming of age adventure, with some overcoming obstacles thrown in
The interactions between Damian and Ned remind me of my own familial interactions right from the start and they're part is heartwarming and real. The adversity thrown in the path of Rowin, Dawn, Damian & Ned through a split timeline moatly brings out the best in these characters & leads them down the path of thoroughly enjoyable tale.
World-building is top notch and you see quite clearly that while the protagonist appears to be one thing, he is truly more remarkable with Rune skills and more.
The magic is new because it takes different forms depending on its use.
The small guy fighting a larger problem promises to be a story that provides further characters development and growth that I'm anxious to see. I disagree with some test this is slow, I just believe it's developing
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