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Son of the Black Sword (2015)

di Larry Correia

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Serie: Saga of the Forgotten Warrior (1)

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Fantasy. Fiction. HTML:

#1 IN A NEW EPIC FANTASY SERIES from Monster Hunter series creator and New York Times best-selling author, Larry Correia!

After the War of the Gods, the demons were cast out and fell to the world. Mankind was nearly eradicated by the seemingly unstoppable beasts, until the gods sent the great hero, Ramrowan, to save them. He united the tribes, gave them magic, and drove the demons into the sea. Ever since the land has belonged to man and the oceans have remained an uncrossable hell, leaving the continent of Lok isolated. It was prophesized that someday the demons would return, and only the descendants of Ramrowan would be able to defeat them. They became the first kings, and all men served those who were their only hope for survival.

As centuries passed the descendants of the great hero grew in number and power. They became tyrannical and cruel, and their religion nothing but an excuse for greed. Gods and demons became myth and legend, and the people no longer believed. The castes created to serve the Sons of Ramrowan rose up and destroyed their rulers. All religion was banned and replaced by a code of unflinching law. The surviving royalty and their priests were made casteless, condemned to live as untouchables, and the Age of Law began.

Ashok Vadal has been chosen by a powerful ancient weapon to be its bearer. He is a Protector, the elite militant order of roving law enforcers. No one is more merciless in rooting out those who secretly practice the old ways. Everything is black or white, good or evil, until he discovers his entire life is a fraud. Ashok isn't who he thinks he is, and when he finds himself on the wrong side of the law, the consequences lead to rebellion, war—and destruction.

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I am choosing not to review this; it was a pretty good Dude Fantasy with some interesting ideas, some that fall apart under scrutiny. I got it on impulse when I got an amazon rec without researching (I usually research about everything I read).

I am disappointed to learn that the author is a vocal Sad Puppy and it honestly destroys anything charitable I was willing to think about his casually misogynistic Bros Kill Dudes and Monsters book.
  Adamantium | Aug 21, 2022 |
This book started with a lot of action, but the plot doesn't gain traction for the first third. From there the momentum begins to build. ( )
  wildwily | May 28, 2020 |
Ashok is a man that sees the world in black and white only. As a Protector, he enforces the laws that codify life on continent he lives on and fights demons that come ashore. There is no mercy, no extenuating circumstances only life by the laws of man. With the magic available to Protectors and a magical sword that gives the knowledge of every previous fight it has been used in since its creation, Ashok is a renowned fighter and staunch believer in his way of life. Of course to have someone that only sees the world this way doesn’t work for people that want to play power games and don’t really care who gets hurt in the process. The setting is interesting in that at some point there was sea travel and they know of distant lands but since the demons came there is no more ocean travel and anything to do with bodies of water is the worst thing. I liked the world setup and the power plot was interesting. I’ll probably add the next book onto the giant TBR stack when it comes out.

Digital review copy provided by the publisher through Edelweiss.
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  Glennis.LeBlanc | Jan 6, 2020 |
Awh SHIT. This is only book 1 of an unfinished series...?! I swear if Mr. Correia pulls a Patrick Rothfuss... I'll do... something. I'll write a sternly worded email. And I'll make it a good one. OhoHoo it's gonna be a good one.

Yeah. I hate it when a really good book is part of an unfinished series. ( )
  josh513 | Feb 3, 2018 |
The Protector Order is a band of elite, magically enhanced warriors who enforce The Law. Ashok is the best of them. The bearer of a sentient blade with hundreds of years of battle knowledge, his sole motivation and guiding ethos is The Law. Until the truth of his past in revealed.

I enjoyed this book. The characters where interesting and internally consistent. I like stories that feature someone who is truly Lawful, even when the law is immoral, it is the law. That is Ashok when we first meet him. I enjoy watching as he faces sistaions where he is confronted with the unjustness and immortality of his precious Law and how he struggles and deals with it.

I look forward to the next book in the Saga of the Forgotten Warrior. ( )
  dreamweaver529 | Jan 23, 2018 |
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Nome dell'autoreRuoloTipo di autoreOpera?Stato
Larry Correiaautore primariotutte le edizionicalcolato
Carol Russo DesignProgetto della copertinaautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Elmore, LarryImmagine di copertinaautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato
Reynolds, Tim GerardNarratoreautore secondarioalcune edizioniconfermato

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Fantasy. Fiction. HTML:

#1 IN A NEW EPIC FANTASY SERIES from Monster Hunter series creator and New York Times best-selling author, Larry Correia!

After the War of the Gods, the demons were cast out and fell to the world. Mankind was nearly eradicated by the seemingly unstoppable beasts, until the gods sent the great hero, Ramrowan, to save them. He united the tribes, gave them magic, and drove the demons into the sea. Ever since the land has belonged to man and the oceans have remained an uncrossable hell, leaving the continent of Lok isolated. It was prophesized that someday the demons would return, and only the descendants of Ramrowan would be able to defeat them. They became the first kings, and all men served those who were their only hope for survival.

As centuries passed the descendants of the great hero grew in number and power. They became tyrannical and cruel, and their religion nothing but an excuse for greed. Gods and demons became myth and legend, and the people no longer believed. The castes created to serve the Sons of Ramrowan rose up and destroyed their rulers. All religion was banned and replaced by a code of unflinching law. The surviving royalty and their priests were made casteless, condemned to live as untouchables, and the Age of Law began.

Ashok Vadal has been chosen by a powerful ancient weapon to be its bearer. He is a Protector, the elite militant order of roving law enforcers. No one is more merciless in rooting out those who secretly practice the old ways. Everything is black or white, good or evil, until he discovers his entire life is a fraud. Ashok isn't who he thinks he is, and when he finds himself on the wrong side of the law, the consequences lead to rebellion, war—and destruction.

At the publisher's request, this title is sold without DRM (Digital Rights Management).

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