Return of the Wizard King: The Wizard King Trilogy Book One
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Publisher Description
Get in. Get out. Get paid. That was the plan. Instead, these reluctant mercenaries uncover some hidden agendas and ancient power struggles centuries in the making.
The last wizard king seeks a return to Tralodren after nearly eight centuries of exile. But doing so requires the manipulation of a band of mercenaries oblivious to his goals.
The gladiator sold his soul for revenge. The knight's a bigot. The dwarf only cares about regaining his honor. Even the wizardess seems too bookish for anyone's good. But they've all been hired by a blind seer and his assistant to retrieve some forgotten knowledge long hidden away in a jungle-strangled ruin.
Betrayal, madness, adventure, and magic fill this first volume of the Wizard King Trilogy, introducing readers to a world rich in history, faith, and tales of adventure--of which this story is but one of many.
". . . this promising series opener will leave many readers curious to know what comes next."--Publishers Weekly
"Here be roaring monsters to be fought, characters who come vividly to life, and fell magic . . . A wild ride. Highly recommended."--Ed Greenwood, New York Times bestselling author and creator of the Forgotten Realms
"With Return of the Wizard King, Chad Corrie delivers a very promising start to an exciting epic fantasy saga filled with intriguing characters and unexpected twists."--Richard Knaak, New York Times and USA Today bestselling author
"Corrie uses his diverse cast . . . to guide the reader through the narrative, winding through dark paths and brutal action scenes . . . effectively mak[ing] the reader feel like a participant."--Rogues Portal
PUBLISHERS WEEKLY
Corrie (The Adventures of Corwyn) launches his Wizard King trilogy with this spellbinding but overstuffed fantasy. The Elyellium of the Republic of Colloni seek to return their empire to its former glory by uncovering centuries-buried knowledge in the ancient ruins of Taka Lu Lama. A ragtag group of elves, humans, and a dwarf Gilban, Alara, Vinder, Cadrissa, and Dugan embark on a quest to beat the Elyellium to it. Meanwhile, Rowan, a Knight of Valkoria, is tasked with the same mission by his queen. Halfway through their separate journeys, Rowan and the group cross paths and band together, encountering enemies and allies along the way. But when they reach the ruins, the last wizard king of Tralodren awaits them, revealing that he has secretly orchestrated their expeditions for his own nefarious purposes. Though the characters are multifaceted and it's a joy to watch the complex, overlapping narrative strands start to come together, the pace doesn't pick up until the halfway mark and the cliffhanger ending leaves many pressing questions unanswered. Though it's not without its bumps, this promising series opener will leave many readers curious to know what comes next.
