![]() ![]() When the charismatic new leader of the Inrithi faith, Maithanet, whose religion is pre-eminent along the northern and eastern shores of the Three Seas of Eärwa, declares that the western land of Kian ruled by the heretical Fanim is to be retaken, nearly the entire world erupts in righteous fervor. The Darkness That Comes Before is the account of a colossal religious crusade. But a writer who thinks long-term about leaving their own legacy gains a respect all the bestseller lists in the world can’t buy. Of course, Brooks and Jordan proved being derivative can be the path to high sales. An author who finds their own voice amidst their influences, and delivers a story that is, in the end, a product of their own imagination is an author who earns respect. ![]() But in separating the wheat from the chaff, the same standards apply today as applied in the past. ![]() In the early 21st, they wanted to be George R. In the late 20th century, epic fantasy writers wanted to be Tolkien. Share book reviews and ratings with Thomas, and even join a book club on Goodreads. Book cover artwork is copyrighted by its respective artist and/or publisher. All reviews and site design © by Thomas M. ![]()
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