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A lone warrior wakes to a world he no longer recognizes, and must take it upon himself to stop the otherworldly threat stripping his world’s natural resources in author Paul G. Zareith’s “Revenge of the Wraith Paladin: Book 1 – The Wraith Returns”.

The Synopsis

Rana has given up all hope when he realises that his decade long quest to exact revenge on a corrupt aristocracy and a totalitarian religious order has been exploited by an otherworldly malicious organization determined to destabilize the very foundation of the known civilization.

Against all odds though, he finds himself free of his shackles in a world that he barely recognizes. With his army long vanquished and his allies dead, does he have a chance to stand up against the evil gods who are stripping the entire planet of the mineral that serves as the fundamental prerequisite of all runecraft – Ildaria’s ultimate defence?

The Review

This was such a vast and richly developed narrative. The scope of the world-building that the author took on was not only imaginative but captivating to read as the story progressed. The suspense and mystery that immediately hit readers as the protagonist wakes to this changed world and the haunting atmosphere that brought these deadly threats to life made the story feel alive on the page.

The amount of detail that went into the mythology of this world and the diverse character development made the story feel cinematic in its approach. The multiple POVs make the reader feel connected to these characters. They showcased both the heart of the heroes and the chilling nature of the villains, allowing readers to witness the protagonist’s long and harrowing journey in this first novel.

The Verdict

Imaginative, entertaining, and thrilling, author Paul G. Zareith’s “Revenge of the Wraith Paladin: Book 1—The Wraith Returns” is a must-read fantasy novel and the perfect entry into a new series. The narrative’s twists and turns and shocking ending will make fans eager to dive further into this magical world. If you haven’t yet, be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

About the Author

Avid fiction aficionado and fantasy author dabbling in the grimdark, arcane and all things forbidden and forgotten.

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