Andalon Arises

Book excerpt: The Battle for Andalon Rages as Our Heroes Plunge the World into Chaos Here is the second volume of T.B. Phillips’ action-packed series Dreamers of Andalon. Critics agree that his characters are so vivid they come to life, driving the reader to tears of both dread and celebration as he paints a world directly into your mind. This modern fantasy combines magic with emotion while promising political intrigue and adventure. Each page transports you to a realm of dueling worlds, one advanced and the other locked in the age of sail and pirates. Andalon Arises War has found Andalon unprepared. Robert Esterling faces a dire choice in his war against his brother – trust the dastardly Braen Braston and his band of pirates and outlaws, or continue to wait on defectors to join his cause. Finally controlling his power, he faces an imminent threat from a new foe, one that has joined forces with the Falconers and changed the battlefield forever. Braen and Eusari have delivered a new era to Pirate’s Cove, ushering in a time of peace and promised prosperity. Each now have their sights on the evil king of Fjorik, and scheme to end his reign of terror under the Braston sigil. This story also journeys to the southern continent as a father fights to reunite his family, enlisting the aid of a seasick landlubber and a fiery teen wielding her power without caution. A new danger threatens Andalon from across the sea, as Chancellor Jakata makes plans to send modern troops to quell the insurrection. While he struggles against the rise of terror in his own continent, a sister must decide whether to risk her life and reputation to interfere in or aid the plans made by her brother stirring up the chaos in Andalon. The Battle for Andalon is on and all Hands are on Deck!” ”In this dystopian vision, author T.B.Phillips has created a page-turner - a book that is challenging to read, but a very rewarding one. The writing style is cinematic, the pace is good, and the characters are captivating. I especially like the female heroines, who are feisty warriors. There is plenty of contrast in the depiction of characters and they feel real because of their human flaws. The epic sea-battles are especially convincing, since the author draws on a world he knows well. The best thing about this book is the detailed world-building. There is a sense of mystery and a world beyond the book, a magical or spiritual dimension which is explored by the emotants and their animal familiars. Co-existing with this idea of magic and prophecy, is the reality of political machinations and a brutish world where duplicity reigns. The book is thought-provoking." - Suzy Davies, ⭑⭑⭑⭑⭑