Rising Thunder

Dynasty of Storms, Book 1

By: Brandon Cornwell

Narrated by: Ralph Lister

Elias is no ordinary elf.

A giant amongst his kind, he dwarfs not only his fellow elves but the taller, stronger humans as well. Cast out by his own kind, he was sent to live amongst the Northmen at a young age, learning their ways and culture, but never wholly accepted by them. When his oldest friend, King Brynjar, dies in his old age, Elias's position among the volatile men of the Northlands becomes tenuous, and he sets out to make his place in the world.

Far to the south, a war is brewing between his homeland of Lonwick and the demonic Felle, an army of orcs, ogres, trolls, and men. Should he stay to the north and avoid the conflict, or should he travel south and join the forces that are defending his homeland? Who is the shadowy dark knight that hunts him? And will he ever find people in this world that see him for who he is, and not the freak he appears to be?

From the warm, forested slopes of coastal mountain ranges, to the tropical shores of exotic islands, author Brandon Cornwell leads us on an adventure filled with battles, magic, love, and loss. As Elias faces the journey before him, rich characters and vivid settings transport us into a world that feels as real as it does fantastical.

©2017 Podium Publishing; 2017 Brandon Cornwell

Good start of a series

Good one. I’m looking forward to the remainder of the series. A bit of a twist on a old tale.

I can't wait for the next book!

I really enjoyed the book and thought it was better the further along the story developed.

Warning. Detailed intercourse description

Pretty good book. I enjoy the characters. Didn’t appreciate the level of detail for the sex in chapter 12. Unnecessary and makes me not recommend the book to others. Please avoid in next books.

Quickly hooks you into the storyline.

Fast paced with great characters. You get to know characters well and what makes them tick. Hurrying onto the second book.

Just average

I have thoroughly enjoyed the other series by this author and I was looking forward to reading this one. Sadly this book was dull, tedious, and banal.