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Jenni has been studying Fantasy Brief Tales by Suzanne Rogerson
Suzanne Rogerson provides scrumptious tastes of her two present fantasy worlds, and a tasty trace of a 3rd, in her just lately launched assortment Fantasy Brief Tales. The title could also be a bit apparent, however don’t let that idiot you as these three unique prequel shorts supply backstory for characters from Rogerson’s standalone, Visions of Zaura, her collection, The Silent Sea Chronicles, and her yet-to-be-released Starlight Prophesies collection.
As somebody who has by no means encountered Rogerson’s work earlier than, I used to be instantly struck by the accessibility of her fantasy worlds to the uninitiated. Sure, these are unbelievable lands with their very own dense histories, cultures, and magic programs, however one doesn’t must be acquainted with the novel or collection from whence these tales sprang to know one thing of the characters and the perils they face. A mysterious murderer on the hunt, a prejudiced sect searching for to exile these born with magic, boatloads of international raiders invading a land with no clear motive—every a gripping little slice of what guarantees to be a gripping internet of plots, intrigue, and mystic arts for individuals who enterprise on to learn Rogerson’s full-length works.
Including to those slices of unique work, Rogerson additionally consists of two full chapters from the openings of Visions of Zaura and The Misplaced Sentinel (The Silent Sea Chronicles #1) respectively, simply to provide readers a glimpse of how these quick tales proceed years, even many years, after the prequel concludes.
All in all, this quick assortment of Rogerson’s is a yummy little booksnack, certain to please longtime followers of her work, and entice new readers into the fold.
4/5
A set of tales that includes favorite characters from Visions of Zarua and ‘Silent Sea Chronicles’, plus a glimpse into the brand new collection, ‘Starlight Prophecy’.
The Guardian
With an murderer choosing off wizards one-by-one, Kalesh visits Cassima, a former pupil, hoping to steer her to re-join the Royal Wizards and use their safety to maintain her household protected.
Kalesh’s latest cost, Paddren, has unusual visions which hyperlink to a previous occasion recognized solely to a choose few. The data hidden in Paddren’s visions is invaluable so Kalesh should guard the boy at any value.
Can Kalesh preserve his college students off the murderer’s radar lengthy sufficient for his order to cease the killer?
Garrick the Protector
Fifteen-year-old Garrick helps at his uncle’s farm when his cousin’s unlawful use of magic threatens the household’s security.
Mara is in rapid hazard from the Meeting who deem all magic as a menace. The one protected place for her is the Turrak Mountains the place exiled mystics have discovered sanctuary alongside the island’s Sentinel.
Can Garrick get Mara to security earlier than the Meeting meet up with them?
Conflict Wounds
Conscripted to battle off invaders, Calder finds the months of bloody battle unleash a sixth sense buried inside him.
Lastly launched from obligation, he travels dwelling and encounters a mysterious girl who insists his life is destined to serve a better objective. Calder rejects her claims, wanting solely to return to a easy existence along with his spouse.
However can Calder choose up his previous life when the powers inside him have been stirred? And why does he really feel such misgivings about his return?
All three tales give readers a tantalising glimpse into the fantasy worlds created by Suzanne Rogerson.
Hyperlinks to:
The Misplaced Sentinel (Guide #1 of The Silent Sea trilogy)
