The Kingmaster by C. A. Doehrmann
Title: The Kingmaster
Author: C. A. Doehrmann
Genre: Sword & Sorcery Fantasy
Rating: 5.0 out of 5.0 stars
Available: Amazon
About the Book
Kyen is a swordsman with a heavy name on his shoulders. Shy and destitute, he’s about to lose the only thing he has left—his best friend.
When Finn is attacked and stricken, Kyen pledges his sword to save him. But blades are useless against the Kingmaster, a sinister strategist armed with a dark relic. Kyen must hunt for the last living summoner in Ellunon, the only hope to stop the Kingmaster and heal Finn.
Fending off dragons, wrangling a princess (and her unwanted suitor), and surviving the wilds of Ellunon are the least of Kyen’s problems. Every summoner he finds is lost, dead, or powerless. The Kingmaster’s grip is spreading. Finn’s time is running out. When Kyen suddenly finds himself the center of the Kingmaster’s designs, he realizes too late. The stakes are higher than he ever imagined…
Review
The Kingmaster is the first novel in the Arc Legends of Ellunon fantasy series. Taking place in an alternate world, the story follows Kyen, a renowned swordsman and hero of a great war. When his friend, Prince Finn, undergoes a bizarre change in personality after a mysterious attack, Kyen sets off on a quest to find someone who can cure him. On his journey, he teams up with the princess of another kingdom who is searching for the same thing he is. Along with an obnoxious prince who is trying to court the princess, they face dangers of many kinds, ranging from monsters in the woods to attacks from the Kingmaster himself.
The Kingmaster is an engaging tale filled with magic, adventure, and mystery. Kyen is a bit of a loner who travels with the others reluctantly. His past is somewhat mysterious and he hides a secret from the others and possibly himself. The princess is inexperienced, but eager to learn and is far more resourceful than given credit for by the others, especially her suitor. The unwanted prince is obnoxious and overbearing and is on the journey only because the princess is. All the characters have unique personalities and motivations.
Overall, The Kingmaster is an entertaining and well-well written story. Fans of sword and sorcery-style fantasy will be sure to enjoy this book. Everyone will be looking forward to the next installment.
About the Author
C. A. Doehrmann, an avid writer of sword and sorcery fantasy, loves strong characters, deep adventures, and smash-down, drag-out fights. She is excited to share her debut series in the Arc Legends world with The Kingmaster (Book 1 of Ellunon.) You can find her writing at arclegends.com where she shares bonus chapters, side quests, and announcements.
