Heroes of the Fallen [Kindle Edition]

David J. West (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 14, 2010

A great civilization teeters on the brink of devastating war. Amaron of the elite guardsmen must embark on a quest to protect the fate of two nations. Nations whose destruction is being orchestrated by the greatest evil the land has ever known. Who will rise to become the heroes of the fallen?

Watch for the sequel, BLOOD OF OUR FATHERS, coming soon!

Heroes of the Fallen does not contain any profanity or sexual content and is appropriate for all ages. It is about 85,000 words long, which is 320 pages.

"it’s very nice when you find an original vision at work. I’ve found one of those in David J. West, whose HEROES OF THE FALLEN has imagination in spades. The world created by West is fully realized and backed up by both firm historical knowledge and a good feel for mythology. If imagination is the engine for Heroic Fantasy, fine prose is the fuel. Here, too, West achieves--" - Charles Gramlich, author of Bitter Steel, Cold in the Light, and the Talera Cycle Trilogy

"its a great read..."- Wayne May publisher, Ancient American magazine

"HEROES OF THE FALLEN inhabits some war-torn battlefield between historic fiction, swords and sorcery, and epic fantasy. At times it feels like sword and sorcery, particularly in the way West writes his characters. These are painted with pulp overtones and bright splashes of color. Amaron has shades of Robert E. Howard’s favorite Cimmerian about him." -Brian Murphy, The Silver Key

"An epic tale of valor and degeneracy where heroes are beset on every side by wicked schemers whose schemes, like a flood, threaten to drown them all. Heroes of the Fallen is sure to please any reader who enjoys a multi-threaded plot full of both historical wonders and vicious intrigues"...Daron D. Fraley, author The Chronicles of Gan: The Thorn.

Editorial Reviews

Review

HEROES OF THE FALLEN begins fast-paced and draws you in immediately. It draws upon fictional characters but real events. I have read the history portrayed in this book, but I have never felt of its true nature until I read this book. It helps you to understand how things were and how it could have been. It enwraps you into the story and you feel like you are there. It s not predictable. I got consumed by its words. The characters are well-developed and real. It shows the faithful and their unwavering ability to stand strong and the penetration of the Gadianton robbers into their most influential positions in their government. I found myself rooting for characters....You know you have a good book in your hands when you feel the emotions. --Timpanogos Times

David J. West has created a story line filled with excitement, archaeology, treasure and real history. This is a must-read not only for entertainment but also to open new doors and vistas of possibility for the mind. West has intertwined fiction and history in such a way that the reader comes away believing that it might be true. He has used actual archaeological evidence to weave into his story making it more real and exciting. As a novice author, West has done a wonderful job of keeping the reader between the covers of this book. --Bruce H. Porter, PHD., BYU professor

About the Author

David J. West, born in Salt Lake City, Utah, has lived throughout the United States and briefly in Mexico. He has been writing stories since he learned to read and is an avid collector of books and swords. He lives in Utah with his wife and three children, each with more unusual names than his own.

Product Details

• File Size: 620 KB
• Print Length: 306 pages
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: WiDo Publishing (April 14, 2010)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services
• Language: English
• ASIN: B003XKNWD6
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #240,940 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

More About the Author

David J. West was born one thousand nine hundred and seventy three years after the sign in the heavens. He enjoys writing historical action-adventure and is especially partial to anything with swords. He is a voracious reader and collector of books with a library of near five thousand volumes. David enjoys music, travel, and the finest art he can afford. He also collects swords, truths, and other artifacts of bygone eras.