Skyfold

The Archon Saga

De: Tim McKay, T. J. McKay

Narrado por: T. J. McKay

Rain is the tyranny of gods.

Cabbott and Riven Soh’vail have a plan — to steal the Skyfold’s source and free their people from Sovereign rule.

For centuries, the Sovereigns have used their god-like power to rule Prytarria, a world of islands floating in the clouds and caught in eternal storms.

Some, like Cabbott, suffer under Sovereign power while dreaming of cloudless skies. Some, like Riven, defy their masters and laugh in the face of a Sovereign’s curse. Still others plot and scheme, for the day humans can reclaim their glory.

And together, those with the courage to risk it all shall sow the seeds of a new age, and a world born free of the Sovereigns.

Full of thrills, adventure, and the power of love against evil, Skyfold is an epic fantasy heist you’ll never forget, with monsters aplenty and twists at every turn.

Journey where every game has a cost, and every dream a price to be paid.

To those who dare, demen pragos.

“Find purpose in play, and master your world.”

©2025 T. J. McKay (P)2025 T. J. McKay

A Fantasy for Classic Fantasy Fans and Gamers

SKYFOLD is an epic fantasy heist novella that gives off Final Fantasy vibes. Terrifying, angelic-like “sovereigns” rule in this world, dangerous beasts encroach upon civilization, and falling stars bring about great calamities.

The way McKay presents a fantasy world sparked my interest. McKay’s spin on beings like sirens and angels felt refreshing and new. The floating islands and the divide between them—also what may lie below them—definitely had me intrigued. I loved the idea of a world drenched in endless rain and what that reality could look like for people on floating islands; however, that wasn’t explained much in actual scenes in this novella, so I’m guessing it will come up more in the series itself.

There are definitely beloved, classic fantasy tropes present in this tale as well, so it won’t just appeal to a more video game inclined crowd. You’ll find the underdog hero Cabbott, the sexy and dangerous Riven, and their annoying friend Merick (<—spelling?). The three make up your ragtag band of heroes set on freeing humanity from the tyranny of their conquerors. The epic fantasy heist that follows feels as familiar as a warm cup of tea.

While I do love classic fantasy tropes, I think SKYFOLD sets you up for exactly what you can expect. I wasn’t surprised by anything that happened in the novella, personally, but that may be because I read SO MUCH FANTASY and already know how most tropes play out. I can say this was especially true when it came to the women in the book, but I think the familiar tropes surrounding women in SKYFOLD will absolutely appeal to a certain group of fantasy readers. Those same readers might also enjoy the ornate writing and flowery descriptions.

A side note: I wasn’t surprised as so much confused about some of the injury descriptions. I can’t elaborate more about that without spoilers, so I’ll refrain from writing anymore. I did go back and replay certain chapters over and over to figure it out, but I was still confused after my efforts. This may be my own personal shortcoming in finding details that I missed, something that can easily happen for me with audiobooks instead of print books, so keep that in mind.

Overall, SKYFOLD is an interesting fantasy book that will appeal to a lot of classic fantasy fans and gamers alike. If heists and underdog heroes are your jam, consider giving SKYFOLD a try.

Thanks to Tim McKay for the free copy of SKYFOLD in exchange for an honest review.

Fast and Complex

Skyfold is a fast moving tale centered on a single mission. Tim weaves the backstory into the action, and provides clear narration.
For a novella, the story packs a punch twisting love, adventure, unknown stakes revealed at the end, and constant danger, with a brilliant fantasy - Sci-Fi world.

The brilliance of human imagination

I listened to the whole story without stopping. I was never left wondering about details, and was brought into the full world and depth of characters at exactly the right times. I cared for, and understood each character’s point of view and motivations. Please keep them coming!