Lichgates: Book One of the Grimoire Saga (a Young Adult Fantasy Series) [Kindle Edition]

S.M. Boyce (Author)

Book Description

Now an international Amazon bestseller. Fans of The Hobbit, The Lord of the Rings, and Eragonwill enjoy this contemporary remix of the classic epic fantasy genre.

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Kara Magari is about to discover a beautiful world full of terrifying things--Ourea.

Kara, a college student still reeling from her mother's recent death, has no idea the hidden world of Ourea even exists until a freak storm traps her in a sunken library. With nothing to do, she opens an ancient book of magic called the Grimoire and unwittingly becomes its master, which means Kara now wields the cursed book's untamed power. Discovered by Ourea's royalty, she becomes an unwilling pawn in a generations-old conflict--a war intensified by her arrival. In this world of chilling creatures and betrayal, Kara shouldn't trust anyone... but she's being hunted and can't survive on her own. She drops her guard when Braeden, a native soldier with a dark secret, vows to keep her safe. And though she doesn't know it, her growing attraction to him may just be her undoing.

For twelve years, Braeden Drakonin has lived a lie. The Grimoire is his one chance at redemption, and it lands in his lap when Kara Magari comes into his life. Though he begins to care for this human girl, there is something he wants more. He wants the Grimoire.

Welcome to Ourea, where only the cunning survive.

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Novels in the Grimoire Saga:
Lichgates (#1)
Treason (#2)
Heritage (#3) - Available Fall 2013

Illusion (#4) - Available Fall 2014

Editorial Reviews

Review

"The Grimoire Trilogy has the potential to be a cult classic the likes of the Lord of the Rings."

-The Eternal Scribe {Reviews}

From the Author

The Grimoire Trilogy has been a work in progress for seven years, and is by no means small. After you finish the book, you can continue your journey into Ourea with the tons of extras I offer on the book's website, The Grimoire Online (TheGrimoireBooks.com).

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Product Details

• File Size: 634 KB
• Print Length: 336 pages
• Page Numbers Source ISBN: 1939997062
• Simultaneous Device Usage: Unlimited
• Publisher: Caffeinated Books Publishing; 3rd edition (October 15, 2011)
• Sold by: Amazon Digital Services, Inc.
• Language: English
• ASIN: B005W5L38G
• Text-to-Speech: Enabled
• X-Ray: Enabled
• Lending: Enabled
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #331,159 Paid in Kindle Store (See Top 100 Paid in Kindle Store)

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

22 of 22 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars The Grimoire Trilogy has the potential to be a cult classic the likes of The Lord of the Rings. November 8, 2012

By the eternal scribe

Format:Kindle Edition

Lichgates is a fresh, well-written, well-edited Indy-published novel that takes you through the extraordinary events that surround Kara, a human who stumbles upon a world filled with magic and terrifying creatures - many of whom would just as soon see her dead or use her for their own selfish aims.

Kara is an ordinary person, that lived an ordinary life, and such is not equipped for what lays ahead of her. Some choices will lead to tragedy, others... well she's always getting into trouble actually. Her smart mouth and independent American ways don't always lend well to diplomacy. The story revolves around her role as "The Vagabond". I found it interesting that she used this word for her role as it frequently had negative connotations throughout history. For example, in Middle English, its meaning was criminal, very apropos.

Braeden, her companion through the book, is a likable character I found myself frequently rooting for and loving the irony caused by his dichotomous role. And yet, he leaves you frequently wondering if his own ulterior motives will bring tragedy to the heroine. This tug of war between his own contrary intentions, whether conscious or not, brings a level of tension and angst to their relationship that Kara is entirely unaware of for much of the story, making me want to scream at her to be careful around him, to not trust him.

I liked that the hero of this story is actually a heroine and how Boyce handled the problems involved in her interacting with frequently patriarchal societies. Most of the stories of this type contain a male lead (Tolkienn's Frodo and Bilbo Baggins and Brandon Sandersen's Kelsier to name a couple). It seems I'm always looking for video games and stories where there is a female lead. It's refreshing and leads to interesting road blocks on the road toward eventual success. Talking of road blocks, another element that makes this novel interesting is that the road blocks are not all from a centralizing symbolic evil (e.g. Mordor from The Lord of the Rings). Her role as Vagabond is not a simple symbolic role with a single connotation for all, but a mixed heritage with a dense past she is largely unaware of throughout the novel, complicating her goals.

The Grimoire Trilogy has the potential to be a cult classic the likes of The Lord of the Rings. The book is filled with impressive imagery, the world coming to life in the readers' minds with ease. The characters are alive and different, bringing both the everyday world and fantasy upon each other with little difficulty. I found myself practically (even literally) giggling as I bubbled with excitement to see what would come next. I think you will too.

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Awesome read! November 18, 2011

By Rebecca Neilsen

Format:Kindle Edition

This book was awesome and a total joy to read. The characters were intriguing and the story kept you in it's grip right to the last page. The writing flowed so well you were swept along with the story. I can't wait for the next in this series!!

17 of 19 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Amazing story! October 26, 2011

By Leslye Ann

Format:Kindle Edition|Amazon Verified Purchase

The Grimoire is an amazing story. The characters are interesting and well developed. I found myself thinking about them all day long. The main character Kara, a naive teen, finds herself suddenly in a strange world and in a position of power. She must grow up quick or die. Her sidekick, Braedon has a dark side (or does he?)... and is charming, handsome and mature for his age. The book is fast pace and action packed. The ending came too soon and left me anxious for the release of the next book in the series. An absolutely enjoyable read!

More About the Author

S.M. Boyce is a fantasy and paranormal fiction novelist who also dabbles in contemporary fiction and comedy. Her B.A. in Creative Writing also qualifies her to serve you french fries. She updates her blog (smboyce.com) a few times each week so that you have something to wake you up in the morning.