The Patriarch of Pestilence
Book 3 of the Wells End Chronicles
Robert Lee Beers
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Entertaining Read ... Recommended ... 5 stars

The narrative opens with a letter to the Wizard Milward from his old associate Alten Baldrisson Grisham’s Librarian. Milward was notified that war is underway, Adam continues to fulfill dwarfish prophecy, earth quake and a state of siege by the Ortian army are proving bothersome to those living in Grisham. The reader is carried forward with old acquaintances and new. The Emperor, Duke Bilardi, Bardoc and Captain Bilardi all play important roles. Adam and Ethan decide to leave Grisham and before long meet another group in the tunnels beneath the city. Neely, Flynn, ircumstance a ½ elf and adopted son of Ethan and Adam’s twin Charity make up the second group. Charity is amazed to learn Adam will soon become a father. Both groups agree Duke Bilardi is a strong contender for the title of Most Evil Personage in Grisham. The Empire has been ripped into individual fiefdoms, Inquisitors practicing dark arts of torture abound and McCabe is on the loose. McCabe, former petty thief now a conduit for a shadow creature… a Seeker is a force to reckon with. Gilgafed the Sorcerer begs Milward for help in dealing with McCabe. Gilgafed is loath to admit that McCabe is on the loose due to his foolishness. Adam finds that while his magical abilities are improving they do need a bit of fine tuning now and again. The story roars on with travel by vortex, on foot and aboard Drinaugh the dragon. Adam appears to defeat McCabe, however the stench of rot proves that is not the case. Adam must use all his power to assure the safety of the known world.

On the pages of „The Patriarch of Pestilence“ writer Beers weaves an interwoven account against a imaginative framework of multiple narratives and innovative, exceptional characters including humans, dragons, machines, elves and wizards. All come hurdling from Beers fertile imagination to offer the reader a most exciting read.

Writer Beers presents readers a lavishly drawn anecdote pumped up with all the deceitfulness, hubbub and machination fantasy lovers enjoy the most. „The Patriarch of Pestilence“ is a finely-written yarn filled with supposable, meticulously wrought characters striding purposefully through the chronicle. The reader is carried along on a stimulating trek as author Beers deftly presents propensity, enigmatic scenarios and puissant wonderment, consternation and tumult necessary to hold the reader fully engrossed. Credible, often abrasive dialogue pulls the reader into the narrative from the opening paragraph and holds reader attention right to the last lines where we find Adam enjoying new found respect.

„The Patriarch of Pestilence“ is filled with the spirit, dialogue and character of fantasy settings known and loved by young and old alike. Ingenious author Robert Lee Beers has constructed a fascinating domain infused with both base and charitable, blameless and depraved, loveable and detestable characters the reader is sure to find engaging. Teeming with strife fittingly resolved in this masterfully engineered suspense filled narrative; The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War paints a razor sharp, focused account of destiny, cupidity and perseverance. Effect dialog, well-drawn scenarios and characters to love and hate the book is an enjoyable read.

Meant for pleasure reading, „The Patriarch of Pestilence“ target audience of young adults will find the book has all the ingredients they wish for in a good fantasy work. Fine book to enjoy by the fire place on a long winter evening or in the porch swing during a hot summer afternoon.

Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.

Whispers of War
Book 2 of the Wells End Chronicles
Robert Lee Beers
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Over a thousand years have passed since Labad wrote his prophecy in blood. The promised ones: the last of the king’s lineage are among us. Adam and Charity are well known through the legend. At the approach of a small dark figure; Drinaugh, a dragon, and a wolf pack stand in the center of town. McCabe is not just any small dark figure. Recently released from the darkness of the duke’s dungeon there is more to the man than meets the eye. The power of a shaping is the only thing that will save Milward the wizard, Adam and the rest of the small group.

And the tale begins long after Labad died during the Magik Wars; Charity and Adam, unaware that the other is alive, the last of the house of Labad face the oncoming strife filling the land on opposite sides of the conflict. Wizard Milward who parted from Adam during an angry row does his best to guide the siblings as the wall between the worlds weakens. Adam has become the officer of the guard under Cpt Bilardi and joins the army of Grisham as they begin fighting the soldiers from the south, while Charity continues her search for Adam with Flynn and Neely. The trio join the Southern army, befriend Circumstance a half elf lad and march against the city of Grisham.

Watching from afar are the inhabitants of Dragonglade. Shealauch a young dragon has had a discouraging meeting with men resulting in his being pierced with arrows. This action by man is something the Dragons must consider carefully. Many of the dragons believe they must withdraw from man, others of their group believe a watch and see attitude is needed.

On the pages of "The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War" writer Beers weaves a multi-layered account within the fanciful backdrop of myriad tales and imaginative, extraordinary characters such as the hoary harridan living in the bog who detests humans and the antiquated dragons who watch mankind from afar. They and the innumerable others leaping from Beers fertile imagination add a manifest piquancy to the brew. Peopled with intriguing beings including a crone name Haberstroh, elves, dragons, wizards, sorcerers, a swordsman named Ethan, thieves, wolves, and evil spirits, a horse name Heartthrust, two dedicated armies, Thaylli, an old duke, a special potion, jumping the swords, McCabe and his treachery, a cat, wolves and help from dragons this is one book you won't want to put down.

"The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War" captures the spirit, dialog and character of fantasy settings known and loved by young and old alike. Ingenious author Robert Lee Beers has constructed a fascinating domain infused with both base and charitable, blameless and depraved, loveable and detestable characters the reader is sure to find engaging. Teeming with strife fittingly resolved in this masterfully engineered suspense filled narrative; "The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War" paints a razor sharp, focused account of destiny, cupidity and perseverance. Effect dialog, well-drawn scenarios and characters to love and hate the book is an enjoyable read.

Some parental guidance will be necessary for younger readers in the 12-15 age group: now and then language or topic may offend. On the whole the book is sure to be a welcome addition to the home library. Meant for pleasure reading, "The Wells End Chronicles Book 2: Whispers of War" target audience of young adults will find the book has all the ingredients they wish in a good fantasy work.

Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.

The Promised Ones
Book 1 of the Wells End Chronicles
Robert Lee Beers
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Labad, a dying warrior who records a prophecy is the subject of the 'storytellers' tale. Charity, her twin brother Adam and Aunt Doreen listen enthralled. Long ago the Empire was ruptured by war. Now the various fiefdoms exist in an apprehensive truce while they wait the arrival of the Guardians who are Promised to return and restore peace. In the hamlet of Beri Doreen and her husband Bal appear as simple village folk, they are not. Someone is after the twins. After the twins are grabbed by unknown abductors Bal and Doreen are told to leave Beri by 'the storyteller' Nought. Gilgafed, the Sorcerer, sent the kidnappers after the twins.

The Dwarflands, Fire Island, pestilence, and a long extinct volcano are part of the tale. The last of the descendants of Labad are the ones who will effect the return of peace to the land. Nought, a wizard, follows fearful Ogren. Galtru, a dwarf, a Cave, Dwillkillion, and an extraordinary amulet continue the narrative. Escape from a frightful wyrm, a dwarf with a parcel holding clothing for the twins, and a parchment with Labad's words figure in the tale as well. A trolljin attack adds excitement. There is a Sword for Adam, and a Bow for Charity. Mr Bustlebun Chauncey, a deal struck, and a huge fight keep the reader turning the page. A kitten, a blind child who gains sight, soldiers are captured, and an Elven village where a human/elven child is born continue the reader's remarkable pilgrimage. Morgan the blademaster, a war, wolves, a bathtub, a dragon or two and the reader is left wanting more.

Writer Beers presents a generously drawn tale occupied with all the conniving, commotion and intrigue fantasy lovers have come to anticipate. "The Promised Ones" is a well-written tale filled with twists, complex story line and potent motivations. Plausible, thoroughly matured characters stride through the account carrying the reader along on an exhilarating journey. Beers adroitly presents the wonderment, consternation and tumult necessary to hold the reader fully engrossed.

Believable, at times gritty conversation pulls the reader into the narrative from the opening lines and maintains reader attention right to the last paragraphs where we find Adam entering into a new, zestful part of his life.

A compelling read certain to satisfy the target audience made up of those who enjoy a commendable, well written fantasy.

Fine book to enjoy by the fire place on a long winter evening or in the porch swing during a hot summer afternoon.

Enjoyed the read, happy to recommend.