An Oath of Brothers (Book #14 in the Sorcerer's Ring)

Morgan Rice

Jun 2014 · Sorcerer's Ring Book 14 · Morgan Rice

About this ebook

“THE SORCERER’S RING has all the ingredients for an instant success: plots, counterplots, mystery, valiant knights, and blossoming relationships replete with broken hearts, deception and betrayal. It will keep you entertained for hours, and will satisfy all ages. Recommended for the permanent library of all fantasy readers.”
--Books and Movie Reviews, Roberto Mattos

AN OATH OF BROTHERS is Book #14 in the Bestselling series THE SORCERER'S RING, which begins with A QUEST OF HEROES (book #1)—a free download on Google Play!

In AN OATH OF BROTHERS, Thorgrin and his brothers emerge from the land of the dead, more driven than ever to find Guwayne, and set sail across a hostile sea, leading them to places beyond their wildest dreams. As they come ever-closer to finding Guwayne, they also encounter obstacles unlike ever before, obstacles which will test them to their very limits, which will call on all their training and force them to stand together as one, as brothers.

Darius stands up to the Empire, boldly freeing one slave village after the next, amassing an army, as others rally to his cause. Facing off against fortified cities, against an army a thousand times his size, he summons all of his instincts and courage, determined to survive, determined to win, to strive for freedom at any cost, even at the cost of his life.

Gwendolyn, with no other choice, leads her people into the Great Waste, deeper into the Empire than anyone has ever journeyed, on a quest to find the legendary Second Ring—the last hope for the survival of her people, and the last hope for Darius. Yet along the way she will encounter horrific monsters, worse landscapes, and an insurrection from amidst her own people that even she may not be able to stop.

Erec and Alistair sail for the Empire to save their people, and along the way stop at hidden islands, determined to raise an army—even if it means dealing with mercenaries of questionable repute.

Godfrey finds himself deep inside the city of Volusia and deep in trouble as his plan goes from bad to worse. Imprisoned, set to be executed, finally, even he can see no way out.

Volusia forges a pact with the darkest of sorcerers, and driven to even greater heights, she continues her ascent, conquering all who stand in her way. More powerful than ever, she will take her war all the way to the steps of the Empire Capital—until she is up against the entire Empire army, an army that dwarfs even her own, setting the stage for an epic battle.

Will Thorgrin find Guwayne? Will Gwendolyn and her people survive? Will Godfrey escape? Will Erec and Alistair reach the Empire? Will Volusia become the next Empress? Will Darius lead his people to victory?

With its sophisticated world-building and characterization, AN OATH OF BROTHERS is an epic tale of friends and lovers, of rivals and suitors, of knights and dragons, of intrigues and political machinations, of coming of age, of broken hearts, of deception, ambition and betrayal. It is a tale of honor and courage, of fate and destiny, of sorcery. It is a fantasy that brings us into a world we will never forget, and which will appeal to all ages and genders. 

“[An] entertaining epic fantasy.”
—Kirkus Reviews

“Action-packed …. Rice's writing is solid and the premise intriguing.”
--Publishers Weekly

 “The beginnings of something remarkable are there.”
--San Francisco Book Review

“A spirited fantasy ….Only the beginning of what promises to be an epic young adult series.”
--Midwest Book Review

“A quick and easy read…you have to read what happens next and you don’t want to put it down.”
--FantasyOnline.net)

Ratings and reviews

There was too many grammar errors. Seems that every book in this series has had basic 7th grade English mistakes. Don't know how old Rice is, but the editor must be about 12 to have missed this many obvious errors. This would not be so bad if they actually fixed these errors now and overwrite these copies. The fact that haven't fixed this, a very simple thing to do, is either a show of laziness, a lack of self pride in one's work or just contemptuous behavior toward the readers.

When it comes to inanimate objects like a sword or a bow, the author shines with words although repetitive throughout the series but nevertheless effective. Similarly for battle scenarios and political treachery and deals she seems to have a knack for it. However, when it comes to her characters' progress and learning she seems to be too dumb. She wants to preach to the reader of the power of God rather than let her characters grow. The characters have not learnt or changed one bit since book 4 it seems.

This book is written quite well. I found the ideas and plot well thought out. I enjoyed reading it and look forward to the next book. As always, I find the author has done her job in writting a story that does what it is intended to do ..... entertain. Some others have commented in the past that editing and proof reading should be done to eliminate mistakes. I say the author did a great job and while an editor would smooth it out...it would also lengthen the time before the next book. I say keep writting.

About the author

Morgan Rice is the #1 bestselling and USA Today bestselling author of the epic fantasy series THE SORCERER’S RING, comprising seventeen books; of the #1 bestselling series THE VAMPIRE JOURNALS, comprising eleven books (and counting); of the #1 bestselling series THE SURVIVAL TRILOGY, a post-apocalyptic thriller comprising two books (and counting); and of the new epic fantasy series KINGS AND SORCERERS, comprising six books. Morgan’s books are available in audio and print editions, and translations are available in over 25 languages.

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