Herald

Lee Hunt

Apr 2021 · The Dynamicist Trilogy Book 2 · Lee Hunt · Narrated by Craig A. Hart

About this audiobook

A bold fantasy sequel that delivers on the first volume's call to action. This has deep relevance to life in the early 21st century. -Kirkus Reviews Recommended Read

This is an exciting, expansive, and ultimately satisfying exploration of the meaning of heroism, the economics of magic, and the role of innovation in society. - Booklife Reviews

These books will change how you see the world. - Amanda Hall, Summit Nanotech

Herald's quite a ride, one I’d recommend taking if you love fantasy and want something that’s not like everything else already on your SFF shelf. And that’s one of the highest compliments I can give to a well-written, page turning book like this one. - J. Scott Coatsworth, Liminal Fiction

Robert thought becoming a dynamicist would enable him to change the world, starting with saving all his friends from being slaughtered. He was wrong.

Acts of genuine creativity used to bring mortal punishment. But now, wizardry is dead and Robert, Koria and Eloise live in a world where change and invention is possible.

Robert hopes that mathematically-framed dynamics will enable him to change the new world. But he keeps having prophetic dreams where his friends are all murdered by a mysterious cloaked man, and the grain protestors are more menacing than ever. They declare dynamics is dangerous and that the changes must stop. They are right about one thing: dynamics is dangerous, especially for someone so hopeful, angry and impetuous as Robert.

Soon Robert’s horrific nightmares come true and a cloaked man appears on campus, stalking and murdering students --his friends are next.

Desperate to change the future, Robert recklessly pushes the bounds of both dynamics and reason. Every crushing failure dampens Robert’s hope for the future and pushes him a step closer to the powerful, nihilistic, and merciless Lonely Wizard.

Ratings and reviews

In Herald the students, and we as readers, go deeper below the surface to explore the calculations and cost of change. The first half of the story follows a similar pace and tone of the first book, whereas the second half is action packed. The characters' paths and actions are not straightforward as they face the morality of tradition vs new, knightly actions vs law, fear vs heroism. Herald is a great story with mystery and action.