A Kingsguard Tale

Road to Celestia

By: G. F. Allen

Narrated by: Steven Ragsdale

Dart Horowitz had always dreamed of becoming a Kingsguard, but he never imagined just how dangerous his training would become. When he's given the task of escorting Ava, the last Ancient of the Celestials back to her home in the sky, Dart finds himself thrown into a perilous adventure that could have dire consequences for humanity.

Pursued relentlessly by an evil being who will stop at nothing to capture Ava, Dart and his charge must use every ounce of their strength, courage, and wits to survive.

From the desolate wastelands to the treacherous mountains, they face one danger after another, never knowing who they can trust. Will they make it to their destination in time, or will the world be plunged into chaos?

This thrilling tale of adventure, magic, and heroism will keep you on the edge of your seat until the final tick.

©2023 G.F. Allen (P)2024 G.F. Allen

Better than A Game of Thrones

This was honestly everything I wanted A Game of Thrones to be. And I really enjoyed the narrator.

A fun listen

A Kingsguard Tale is wonderfully read and a strong start to a swords and magic fantasy series. Allen has solid writing and a intriguing world with a fun cast. The non-linear storytelling took me a little to adjust to, but fleshed out Dart's past and relationships nicely. If you are a fan of epic fantasy adventure, this would be a good listen for you.

Immersive Fantasy

A Kingsguard Tale delivers a sweeping, adventure filled journey. At its core, it’s a story of hope, growth, and the opportunity for redemption.

The world-building is vivid and well crafted, with a richly diverse likable cast of characters who each bring something unique to the story.

What really stood out to me were the magical and mystical elements, especially the use of the Kreg/chi or life force energy. The concept added such a great creative layer to the narrative. It was reminiscent of the force in Star Wars, and its differing uses by the good vs the evil tropes.

While there were moments I wished he would have trusted the reader to remember what had been read before, the overall experience was engaging, heartfelt, and undeniably fun.

a classic arc brought with modern flair

first, this story can be read by a wide audience and is well told. it's appeal crosses boundaries of traditional fantasy and science fiction, and G. F. Allen doesn't load the story with unneeded explicit language.
Dart's rise is natural within the take and he brings along a well-rounded cast.
I would recommend A Kingsguard Tale to anyone interested in a heroes journey.

The storyline was very clever

It was enjoyable to listen to. And easy read and has a great story line.