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The Black River Chronicles: Level One
You know these characters—the ranger, the fighter, the wizard, the rogue. But how did they become those heroes?
Three months into his studies at Black River Academy of Swordcraft and Spellcraft, Durren Flintrand is stunned to learn he’ll be assigned to a party. It’s his only shot at advancing beyond level one, but there’s a catch: Durren has a secret that could hold him back, and his teammates have serious problems of their own.
Areinelimus, a wizard, fears her own magic.Tia, the rogue, can barely tolerate anyone.Hule, the warrior, well… let’s just say he’s not the sharpest sword in the armory.
When your most competent party member is a floating, disembodied eyeball, you know teamwork won’t be easy. To survive Black River Academy, they’ll have to learn to tolerate each other—and outwit angry rat people, dark sorcerers, and a homicidal unicorn or two.
But as ancient forces stir, Durren and his ragtag companions are about to face dangers no level one adventurers should ever encounter…
Praise for The Black River Chronicles”…this book is a lot of fun. Surprisingly realistic fun. Enjoyable, immersive fun. “I want more” fun. And there’s a promise that this fun will be followed by more. At the same time, all on its own, this book tells a great tale that comes to a satisfying ending.” Ed Greenwood – The Archmage”Superb pacing, well-described action, and fun characters… a pleasant confection. Well-crafted fantasy fiction about young adventurers tackling dangerous missions.” Kirkus Reviews”If you enjoy Dungeons and Dragons and/or sword and sorcery stories, you should be reading The Black River Chronicles… Great fun and a joyous celebration of the RPGs we all know and love.” Pop Verse★★★★ “A keen mixture of the familiar and the innovative. With unicorns, dwarves, dangerous rebellions and dozens of other fantastical beasts and moments, this book is a thrilling ride that leaves readers with a number of important lessons. Readers should be excited to see where this series goes, and what those ‘higher levels’ hold for this unique band of adventurers.” Self-Publishing Review
If you love Dungeons & Dragons, sword and sorcery, and RPG-inspired adventure, The Black River Chronicles is your next read. Join Durren and his party as they journey through dangers and dilemmas on their quest for level two!
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Tagsdungeon crawl, D&D fantasy, RPG adventure, magic academy, sword and sorceryyoung adult fantasy, adventure series, wizard, rogue, quest, dungeons and dragons
The Black River Chronicles is a new fantasy series from David Tallerman and Michael Wills. Set in an academy for young adventurers in training, the Black River Academy, our new dungeon crawlers set out to learn the ropes. Follow them in their adventures and misadventures and see if they save the day, or flunk out of school before earning their next level.
From the Publisher
Level One
You know these characters: The ranger, the fighter, the wizard, the rogue. But haven’t you ever wondered how they learned to be those things?
Three months into his studies at the Black River Academy of Swordcraft and Spellcraft, Durren Flintrand is shocked by the news that from now on he’ll be assigned to a party, and that his only hope of progressing beyond the lowly rank of level one is to succeed with his new companions.
The Ursvaal Exchange
Student ranger Durren Flintrand had thought he was settling in at the Black River Academy for Swordcraft and Spellcraft.
But when rebellious rogue Tia Locke uncovers a horrifying secret in the dungeons beneath the school, Durren quickly realises that the challenges he’s faced so far were scant preparation for what lies ahead.
Eye of the Observer
Prepare for a dungeon crawl like no other… Durren Flintrand finds his life thrown into fresh confusion when his party’s latest quest goes disastrously wrong.
Magic is malfunctioning in strange and terrible ways, and what’s worse, it might be their fault. Certainly that’s what their wizard Arein believes, and her doubts may be enough to accomplish what countless threats haven’t: to tear their group apart.
Graduate or Die
Graduate or Die, the last installment of The Black River Chronicles, brings the enchantment back to the Academy. This world is vast and full of wonderful magical things. And a dragon!
Durren had always thought that Luntharbor, the city of his birth, was huge. But Luntharbor had nothing on Haleorontieurux, heart of all the northern lands, which most everyone referred to as the capital since it took less pronouncing.
“…you should be reading The Black River Chronicles.” Pop Verse
“…this book is a lot of fun.” Ed Greenwood – The Archmage
“…fun situations, and appealing characters.” Kirkus Reviews
David Tallerman
Digital Fiction Publishing Corp.
Digital Fiction publishes primarily speculative fiction in the science fiction, fantasy, and horror genres. We are very excited to be bringing fans a wide selection of exceptional original and reprint speculative and other fiction stories.
David Tallerman
Author of Fantasy, Horror, and Science Fiction
The author of the historical science-fiction novel To End All Wars, thrillers A Savage Generation and The Bad Neighbor, fantasy series The Black River Chronicles and The Tales of Easie Damasco, and the Tor.com novella Patchwerk, among other works.
David’s short fiction has appeared in over a hundred magazines and anthologies, including Clarkesworld and Lightspeed. Fourteen of his horror and dark fantasy stories were brought together in the collection The Sign in the Moonlight and Other Stories.
ASIN : B01LWQFO27
Publisher : Digital Fantasy Fiction, an imprint of Digital Fiction Publishing Corp.; 2nd edition (October 12, 2016)
Publication date : October 12, 2016
Language : English
File size : 2719 KB
Text-to-Speech : Enabled
Screen Reader : Supported
Enhanced typesetting : Enabled
X-Ray : Enabled
Word Wise : Enabled
Print length : 296 pages
Customers say
Customers find the book well-written and enjoyable. They appreciate the interesting premise and original storyline. The characters are well-developed and relatable, with empathy for the main character. Readers describe the book as solid, stable, and building. Opinions differ on the pacing – some find it steady and engaging, while others feel it starts out slow.
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