The Child of Chaos

The Chronicles of Chaos, Book 1

By: Glen Dahlgren

Narrated by: Glen Dahlgren

Readers' Favorite Gold Medalist for YA Epic Fantasy

American Fiction Award Winner for Epic / High Fantasy

Nothing can break the stranglehold the gods of Order have on the world...except a roll of the dice.

An irresistible longing drags young Galen to an ancient vault where, long ago, the gods of Order locked Chaos away. Chaos promises power to the one destined to liberate it, but Galen's dreams warn of dark consequences.

He isn't the only one racing to the vault, however. Horace, the bully who lives to torment Galen, is determined to unleash Chaos—and he might know how to do it.

Galen's imagination always got him into trouble, but now it may be the only thing that can prevent Horace from unraveling the world.

"This is no ordinary sword and sorcery story. This is what fantasy fiction should be. [Glen Dahlgren is a] novelist who I think will become more widely known as his skill is appreciated." (Piers Anthony, New York Times best-selling author of Xanth)

©2020, 2021 Glen Dahlgren (P)2021 Glen Dahlgren

Critic reviews

"This book shows [Glen Dahlgren] to be a formidable novelist in his own right." (Piers Anthony, New York Times best-selling author of the Xanth series)

"An immensely satisfying page turner with some profound things to say about friendship, responsibility and true courage." (Lee Sheldon, award-winning writer of Star Trek: The Next Generation and The Lion's Song)

A great story

I really enjoyed the story. I will say, if you were looking to get into these books, start with game of war. One of the major characters in this book will not make nearly as much sense without reading the prequel novel. My only complaint with the story, was at times it felt like my hand was being held a little too much. Other than that, it was excellent. I really like the characters more in this book that I did in game of war. But again, I think game of war is necessary for this book to shine as much as it did.

Awesome story

Being fan of fantasy this book was a very good story to listen do I have an in depth review on youtube but just to keep this short excellent book.

Very Captivating

I have a signed copy of this book as well as an audible copy.

I listened to a large portion of this book on a road trip I recently had, and it made the driving so much better. Glen's voice has so much range and variety. His voice alone does an amazing job at immersing you in the story, and making you feel like you're right there experiencing it all. Overall this book was one that was easy to get lost and completely immersed in. I'd easily recommend this book to anybody out there.

Loved it!

What a great job. This story was full of magic, greed, friendship & courage. The characters were great. Horace made you so mad & Galen made your heart ache from the abuse from Horace. Mira was so strong & filled her role in the story with ease. The gods were not very helpful but the strength of the group was a force that helped chaos in the end. I read the book as well but I liked the audible version MUCH better. Also a perfect narrator. A must listen!

A Great Fantasy!

This story opens with a captivating beginning, continues with fascinating and surprising twists and turns, and concludes with a satisfying ending, all the elements needed for a great fantasy book. The tale was entertaining and I recommend it to everyone who enjoys this genre. I am looking forward to the next book in the series with great anticipation. Glen Dahlgren is working on finding his voice for this narration and I applaud his journey. I was given a free copy of the audiobook and I have voluntarily left this review.

Epic Adventure and Chaos Galore!

If you're looking for a thrilling fantasy ride, "The Child of Chaos" by Glen Dahlgren is a must-read (or listen!). This book has everything: magic, greed, friendship, and courage. Galen, our young hero, is a natural storyteller who gets swept into a whirlwind of adventure when he and his friends go to test their true callings. The world-building is top-notch, with intriguing Orders and gods who have locked Chaos away—though that's not necessarily a good thing. The characters are well-developed, making it easy to get emotionally invested in their fates.

The narration by the author himself adds a special touch, with Glen Dahlgren's pacing and character voices making the audiobook version even more enjoyable. Plus, the sound effects enhance the overall experience, immersing you deeper into the story. Whether you're a fan of epic fantasy or just dipping your toes into the genre, this book offers a fast-paced, emotionally engaging story that's hard to put down. Definitely worth the listen!

Chaos Rules!

I will admit that I am not the biggest fan of the epic fantasy genre, but I enjoyed this book a lot. Galen is a young boy who seems destined to follow in his father's footsteps and become a fisherman. But, Galen has a huge imagination and is a true storyteller. When he and his sister and friends go to the Charity temple to test for their true calling, things begin to happen.

The author has done a great job in world building with the different Orders. It seems that the gods have locked Chaos away, but is that really a good idea? This book has action, adventure, greed, evil, war, love within families and plenty of chaos (LOL). The characters are well-developed and I found myself getting emotionally involved with their fates. It moved at a fast pace with a lot of characters, but it was written so well that it was easy to follow the action.

The author is also the narrator and he did a fantastic job! His pacing and the different voices, along with the sound effects for some of the voices, made the book even better. I was given the chance to listen to this book and chose to review it.

Fantasy at its best.

The Child of Chaos is everything I could hope for from a fantasy novel. Glen Dahlgren does an excellent job narrating and makes you feel like you've stepped inside the world he created. I found myself totally invested in the characters and their choices. This book has magic, good versus evil, love, loyalty, faith, hard decisions, and characters that you can't help caring about. I can't wait to read the next book in The Chronicles of Chaos. I recommend this book to anyone that enjoys YA or fantasy.

Jaw dropping fantasy novel!

This book combines skillful storytelling with meaningful character arcs, suspenseful scenes, and amazing voice acting! Following the main character and his friends on their adventure, the reader empathizes with the characters, feels their emotions, and lives this wild journey. Overall, it is a very impressive and interesting story that keeps you listening!

Order vs Chaos

This book really pulls you in! From the opening chapter, it sets the hook for mystery and suspense. The characters face real enemies with life or death consequences. The unique magic system based on order and chaos is really interesting. By the end of the story you want to know what happens next and how will future stories unfold in this world.

The narration was truly enjoyable. As an avid Audible listener, I have heard dozens of narrators, and Glen does a great job telling his story. His performance is believable, compelling, and fun to listen to. I look forward to the sequel!