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A simple coming-of-age ceremony turns into a world-changing event as a young man discovers hidden secrets in his world in authors Chris & Noah Roberts’ “Beneath the Song.”

THE SYNOPSIS

Tomorrow, Caiven Asterin turns eighteen.

In his world, that means the Closing of Sight. A ceremony everyone undergoes. A tradition no one questions.

But Caiven has questions.

Six years ago, his father disappeared without a trace. No explanation. No answers. Only the growing suspicion that someone knows more than they’re willing to admit.

Now, on the eve of his Closing, Caiven begins noticing things that shouldn’t exist. A strange mark. A presence he cannot explain. Whispers that seem meant for him alone.

Then the Closing goes wrong.

What begins as a search for answers about his father leads Caiven toward a history his world has forgotten. The deeper he searches, the more he discovers that the truth has been deliberately buried—and that someone has gone to extraordinary lengths to keep it that way.

The questions surrounding his father’s disappearance are only the beginning.

And some truths were never meant to be found.

Beneath the Song is the first book in Chronicles of the Forgotten Truth, an epic fantasy of mystery, sacrifice, family, and the dangerous pursuit of what lies beyond the boundaries of the known.

THE REVIEW

The authors brought a compelling, gripping fantasy world to life on the page. The depth of detail and powerful imagery in the authors’ writing immerse readers in this unique, enthralling world, where hidden truths and powerful secrets suppress people in ways they never imagined. The world-building and mythos behind the story, both within this narrative and the amazing backstory behind how the author brought it to life with their son, made this extraordinary work even more engaging as readers continue to dive deeper and deeper into the world.

The character development and powerful themes really were the driving force of this novel. The protagonist’s deep connection to searching for answers about what happened to their father years ago, and how it connects to the emergence of their new sight, made the mystery that drives the protagonist forward even more compelling. These mysteries helped fuel strong themes that included the pursuit of knowledge and truth, and what happens when institutions try to hide those truths from the world, as well as the strong ties between a parent and their child and the exploration of a person’s place in the world, both physically and spiritually; all came together beautifully in this compelling narrative.

THE VERDICT

Thought-provoking, entertaining, and memorable, Authors Chris & Noah Roberts’ “Beneath the Song” is a must-read epic fantasy novel. The twists and turns of this narrative, along with the compelling character development, fascinating world-building, and emotionally charged themes, will resonate with readers and leave them eager for more from this incredibly rich world the authors have created. If you haven’t yet, please be sure to grab your copy today!

Rating: 10/10

ABOUT THE AUTHORS

Chris Roberts and his six-year-old son, Noah Roberts, are the authors of Beneath the Song, the first book in the Chronicles of the Forgotten Truth series.

The story began when Noah started imagining a world of his own. What began as conversations between father and son kept growing until Chris realized there was a much larger story hidden inside Noah’s idea. Chris began developing that original world into a fantasy story shaped by mystery, forbidden truths, sacrifice, family, and the dangerous pursuit of what lies beyond the boundaries of the known.

Beneath the Song is the first step into that world.

Chris lives in Florida with his wife and children and works in automotive leadership. Noah continues to be part of the creative journey that began with his imagination.

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