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Dark Heart: Book 1 of the Caliel Cycle Paperback – July 31, 2013

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Three gods rule the world of Caliel. Nimrod, once a human mage, now the god of healing and light, presides over the great cities of the west. Shayna, once a Dryad, now the goddess of nature and balance, holds sway over the vast forests of the south. And Vraxor, once a demon, now the grim god of death and darkness, rules the harsh and rugged swamps and mountains of the east. In Vraxor's society, where demons walk the streets along with humans and the god's terrible priesthood rules with an iron fist, a girl named Myrren has begun to see inconsistencies in the beliefs she's been taught all her life. Accompanied by her demonic guardian and a brash young nobleman, she sets out on a pilgrimage to escape the hardships of her world and find out for herself what the truth is. However, what begins as a simple journey soon spins out of control, as she's swept up in events vaster and more perilous than her darkest dreams: a life-and-death struggle for power in the highest circles of her homeland, the rise of a prophesied hero destined to destroy Vraxor's civilization, the rediscovery of a holy symbol called the Dark Heart that's been lost for centuries, and the ominous discovery that the enigmatic and deadly priests of Vraxor are pursuing her for reasons unknown. As she flees for her life across the length of Caliel, Myrren will find friendship in unexpected quarters and new allies she never would have imagined. But she'll need all the help she can get if she's to escape her new enemies alive...

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July 31, 2013
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1491253436
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Publisher ‏ : ‎ CreateSpace Independent Publishing Platform (July 31, 2013)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 536 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1491253436
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1491253434
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.96 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.21 x 9 inches

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Adam Lee is an author and blogger living in New York City. In his spare time, he writes about religion, science and humanism on the blog Daylight Atheism on Patheos.

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Sandra Nazario

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Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 3, 2015

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I got this book and when I saw it was over 500 pgs. I knew it wasn't a beach read and I forgot about it. The other day I was dusting and I picked up and noticed it was part of a trilogy and two more were coming so I started reading it. Now I wish I had read it over the summer when I indeed have more time to read 'cause I can't put it down. It's Harry Potter for grown ups. It is very well written. It's so good I already bought another copy to give as a gift to my best friend! -Sandrapp

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littlephysicist

Definitely worth a read!

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 11, 2013

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This was a great book. I read the e-book version during my daily commute, and I was so engrossed in it that I almost missed my stop a few times! It's not the most cerebral story, and the dialogue/character development sometimes comes across as too simple. But it was always engaging and fun to read, and the plot was clearly well thought-out. I would say the story is like a combination of "A Wizard of Earthsea" and "Redwall."

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Dana Linder

Well written. Good story. Worth your time.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on November 11, 2013

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I'm not usually into fantasy, but something about this made me want to read it. I'm glad I did.
I prefer names I can easily pronounce, and I'm not much into mystical powers, but it kept me interested throughout.
The book stayed in my thoughts for a couple of days after I finished reading it. I missed being able to read more.
It's a very well written book.
I found the perspective on the different religions to be very thought provoking.

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Mark LaJoie

A Cycle Recycled.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2016

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One more projected multi-volume epic.
Lots and lots of characters for multiple plot-lines in subsequent volumes, but really, by about halfway through I realized I didn't care about any of them. This isn't Robert Jordan or George R.R. Martin. I hope Mr. Lee hasn't quit his day job.

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A coming of age story

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on May 9, 2014

This book is full of original characters, names, settings, and even races. Myrren is a young girl raised by her Morin mentor, Rhaze. He teaches her magic while her father wages a war and her mother is an acolyte at Ral Vraxen, the country's capital. Myrren is different than everyone else in her culture and when Rhaze introduces her to Raine Destin, a candidate for the ruler-ship of their country, she realizes that she must protect him.

Even though this book had a slow start it still held my interest. I feel like Myrren made friends too easily, but there may be an answer in a later book. I read a lot of fantasy books but Dark Heart reminds me the most of the Wheel of Time series. The story starts with one viewpoint and when the characters split ways, they each have a part of the story to tell.

Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on October 22, 2013

It's typical medieval fantasy novel, but it's a good one. It's got a rich and developed world that really comes to life. Three gods existing in some sort of balance with good and evil minions to enact vengeance or salvation as need be. Dark and twisted characters and creatures inhabit the world and the main character has to grow and adapt to the world around her while trying to survive them.

Along the way she meets people and friends of various morality and intent that help her towards the discovery of a long lost magic item that promises glorious things for the future of the world.

It's pretty much exactly what you want when you're looking for a fantasy novel to read, plus it comes with the promise of sequels!

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my first fantasy.

Reviewed in the United Kingdom 🇬🇧 on April 29, 2015

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Loved this book..not my usual read but looked forward to reading time every day...all the various characters were strong and the dialogue between them was excellent... Bought the remaining three books in the series on the strength of this one...

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