The Wrath of Zar by Shayne Easson

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Author :	Shayne Easson
Series :	The Demons of Destiny, part 1
Published :	28 November 2007
Genre :	Fantasy

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Adan was raised in the small village of Ruhln. During his life there had been certain moments that warned him of his father's history, and that there were complications revolving around his youngest brother, Dex. After several years of wondering what those mysteries are, the answers arrive on the brink of disaster.

Meanwhile, in the City of Corrona, an intruder wreaks havoc. Prince Riordan is betrayed by his closest friends, and suddenly he finds himself framed for the murder of his own father.

In Wyndhaven Princess Karyna has problems of her own. Her relationship with the Prince of Akhran has been shunned by her father and guardians. Separated from the burdens of war, Karyna is heartbroken from the realization that she may never see her true love again. When a mysterious letter arrives at her doorstep, she insists on seeking the messenger, triggering catastrophic events that will change her life forever.

As the mysterious Dryden warriors continue their onslaught, it is fate that unite these three together. Now they must flee for their lives, hoping to reach their haven before the demon army destroys them all. The journey of revenge has begun, and those who oppose the freedom of evil shall suffer for eternity.

The new Dragon Fire Edition contains:

Foreword - About the Dragon Fire Edition
Material deleted from the original publication
A preview for "The Resurgence of Granaz"

Added by Sini 20 November 2007
Modified by Seregil of Rhiminee 22 May 2010

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Reviewed: Seregil of Rhiminee (13 January 2008)
I enjoyed reading The Wrath of Zar (Book I of The Demons of Destiny). It was an interesting debut fantasy novel, because Shayne Easson has a unique writing style. He writes his own kind of fantasy. It's great that there still are fantasy authors, who have their own voices. Different kind of fantasy novels are interesting and they bring a breath of fresh air to fantasy literature. I won't write much about the story, because I don't want to write any spoilers, so I'll mention only this thing: The events take place in a fantasy world called Yannina, which is about be launched into turmoil and chaos. The Wrath of Zar is a bit difficult to categorize, but if I had to categorize it, I'd say that it's epic action and adventure fantasy. The events move fast forward and the reader doesn't have to wait long for something to happen. This was very nice and it made me want to read the novel as quickly as I could, because I was hooked from the first chapter. I read this novel during the last couple of days, and I'm glad that I read it. Some fantasy authors tend to describe everything about the environment and other things in full details, which can be a bit boring, if the author doesn't have a talent for storytelling. Fortunately Shayne Easson doesn't spend too much time describing the environment and other things. He concentrates on the plot, the characters and the action. This novel shows that a fantasy novel doesn't have to be thick and full of descriptions about every little thing to be good, exciting and interesting. The writing is amazingly fluent for a debut fantasy novel, which is a good thing. I've always appreciated fantasy authors, who can write fluent fantasy. In my opinion Shayne Easson has a talent for storytelling and it's easy to see that he loves writing. I think that he's about to become one of the best new fantasy authors. The Wrath of Zar is an excellent and entertaining debut fantasy novel, which is worth reading. If you like action, adventure and good stories, you should read The Wrath of Zar, because it has plenty of action and adventure, not to mention a good plot. I'm already looking forward to reading The Resurgence of Granaz (Book II of The Demons of Destiny). It'll be interesting to see how the story continues and what happens next.
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