Prince of Bryanae [Paperback]

Jeffrey Getzin (Author), Wai Ng (Photographer), Carol Phillips (Cover Design)

Book Description

Publication Date: December 9, 2010

VENGEANCE FROM THE PAST

After over a century of valiant service, the elven soldier Willow has buried her past so deeply that even she has forgotten it. But it hasn't forgotten her. Now old enemies have found her and have kidnapped the Prince of Bryanae before her very eyes! Considered by most of Bryanae to be a traitor and coward, Willow must confront her fears and plunge headlong into the heart of the enemy empire to rescue the Prince and return him safely home.

An army of fierce warriors stands in her way, led by the mad and seemingly immortal Warlord. Willow must use every resource at her disposal if she is to save the Prince, even if that means relying on the headstrong and lovesick Private Tamlevar, the inscrutable winged mage Suel, or the dashing but devious Captain Snyde.

Willow has been honing her combat and weaponry skills for over 150 years. Now it is time to put that practice to good use. The fates of four races and two kingdoms hang in the balance.

Editorial Reviews

Review

"Fresh and strong and full of energy!" --New York Times Bestselling Author R. A. Salvatore, author of Gauntlgrym: Neverwinter, Book I

"This is solid storytelling and spicy yarns. Once inside, you won't want to leave."
--Mike Freeman, author of The New York Times notable book Bloody Sundays

"This is a splendid book full of adventure and a sympathetic character in Willow. The story has heart and excitement. I'd recommend it to anyone who loves a rollicking good fantasy."
--Billie Sue Mosiman, author of Legions of the Dark

"I recommend [Prince of Bryanae] to anyone who enjoys a good story with nonstop action and suspense, combined with strong, memorable characters and an imaginative setting."
--Scotti Cohn, author of Liberty's Children

"... can make you both laugh and cry, and keeps you turning page after page ... as the story unfolds. Jeffrey Getzin has created a masterpiece with ... Prince of Bryanae."
    --Sabrina O'Malone, author of Prayers for the Working Mom

About the Author

Jeffrey Getzin graduated from Clark University where he won the Loring Holmes and Ruth Dodd Drama Contest for an original one-act play. He has a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Jeffrey currently develops software for Google in New York City, and lives in New Jersey with his long-time girlfriend Kate and a seemingly infinite number of cats.

Jeffrey is a lifelong practitioner of various martial arts, and currently holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu under world-renown Mixed Martial Arts fighter Renzo Gracie. He has competed in table tennis at the national level. Jeffrey is an avid film and home theater buff. Also, his mother says he is very handsome.

Product Details

• Paperback: 458 pages
• Publisher: CreateSpace (December 9, 2010)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1451525753
• ISBN-13: 978-1451525755
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 6 x 1 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (21 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,801,211 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

More About the Author

Jeffrey Getzin graduated from Clark University where he won the Loring Holmes and Ruth Dodd Drama Contest for an original one-act play. He has a master's degree in Computer Science from the University of Pittsburgh. Jeffrey currently develops software for Google in New York City, and lives in New Jersey with his long-time girlfriend Kate and a seemingly infinite number of cats.

Jeffrey is a lifelong practitioner of various martial arts, and currently holds a blue belt in Brazilian jiu jitsu under world-renown Mixed Martial Arts fighter Renzo Gracie. He has competed in table tennis at the national level. Jeffrey is an avid film and home theater buff. Also, his mother says he is very handsome.

Customer Reviews

Most Helpful Customer Reviews

8 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An Engaging Fantasy-Adventure, November 7, 2010

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Scotti Cohn (South Carolina, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prince of Bryanae (Kindle Edition)

I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book from cover to cover, thanks to superb world-building, nonstop action and suspense, an imaginative setting, and strong, memorable characters. I read a lot of fantasy, and Prince of Bryanae kept me engaged and intrigued as well as (or better than) anything I've ever read.

7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Heroic fantasy with a strong female lead, November 8, 2010

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R. Kyle (USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Prince of Bryanae (Kindle Edition)

Elven Captain Willow lives her life by discipline. She expects nothing less from those around her. Little does anyone realize how fragile that strong surface is beneath.

Childhood terrors are the worst. When people from the horde who'd taken over Willow's birth kingdom come to her new home to wreak havoc, the staunch warrior is paralyzed with fear for the first time in over a hundred years. They kidnap her Prince right before her eyes. Then, the Queen busts Willow down to private.

Devastated, Willow goes AWOL to recover her Prince. With memories from a tortured past haunting her and some dicey friends, including the suave Captain Snyde and far-too-young Tamlevar, the deck is stacked against her. But, Willow's got more than discipline. She's willing to risk everything to stop her new home from being destroyed.

I haven't read a well-written female heroine as strong as this since Elizabeth Moon. What's really surprising is Getzin's ability to write sympathetic and real women. "Prince of Bryanae" is well worth a read for fantasy lovers.

Rebecca Kyle, November 2010

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars One of the Best books of 2010, November 9, 2010

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Working Mom (New York, NY) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Prince of Bryanae (Kindle Edition)

I found it nearly impossible to put this book down. Jeffrey Getzin's "Prince of Bryanae" provides readers with a fascinating journey into a world of adventure, courage, magic and romance. Do yourself a favor, get a copy and discover why so many people are talking about Jeffrey Getzin's debut novel.