Haelend*s Ballad

Conrey, Ian V.

ISBN 10: 1736880608 / ISBN 13: 9781736880609

Published by Ian Conrey, 2021

NEW. SHIPS FROM MULTIPLE LOCATIONS. Seller Inventory # ERICA80017368806086

Synopsis:

Reader's Favorite Gold Medal
Literary Titan Gold Medal
Independent Publisher Book Awards Bronze Medal
Independent Press Award Distinguished Favorite
Foreword Indies Finalist
Page Turner Awards Finalist
SPR Book Awards Finalist

"I've been developing quite an interest in epic fantasies of late . . . but none has ever challenged, and eventually satisfied the very core of my values and faith . . . as this one has." —Elle Espiritu, Reedsy Discovery

"Expertly written with really gorgeous prose and some of the most authentic dialogue I've come across in a while in the genre . . . Very highly recommended." —Asher Syed, Readers' Favorite

"A spiraling story of bloody histories . . . fantasy fans will not be disappointed with this masterfully imagined realm." —Self-Publishing Review

"A powerful inspection of moral, ethical, and spiritual paths . . . Haelend's Ballad [is] a compelling force to contend with." —D. Donovan, Senior Reviewer, Midwest Book Review

"A triumphant debut . . . morbidly gripping and enriched by darkness, intrigue, and poignant emotions." —The Prairies Book Review

"Complex and highly-developed dark fantasy . . . full of heroism, tragedy, love, loss, intrigue and fantastic battle scenes." —Tenkara Smart, author of She Named Me Wolf

"Conrey's prose is atmospheric and gorgeous, full of adventure and twists, but most of all, great depth of character is exposed." —Amanda Adam, author of Merewif

"Beautiful . . . I didn't realize how much this would grip me and wrench me from the inside." —Seth, Goodreads Review

"Reminds you of a Greek tragedy, full of great characters and dramatic scenes. This needs to be more hyped!" —Cristiana, NetGalley Review

"A masterfully written a work of art. . . . rivals all other traditional stories in which there are clear 'good' guys and 'bad' guys." —Stormy, Goodreads Review

"It was everything I want in a fantasy book. I cannot wait for everyone to get their hands on this!" —Esmeralda, NetGalley Review

"Some call me Murderer, others call me Lord. I've been called Savior and Enslaver. But no one has ever called me Child."

A young man signs his own death warrant when he joins an already failing militia. A teenage girl is haunted by her childhood abuse and begins to crave the very things she hates. A childless mother finds herself on the run as a convicted murderer. Yet they are all unaware that their own fates are tied to a young orphan who has drowned and come back to life in a foreign land where he will be the death of everyone he meets.

Haelend's Ballad is a grimdark fantasy/steampunk tale about what happens when men and women from two colliding cultures realize they may not be on the right side. Heroes are villains. The persecuted are oppressors. And when rumors begin to spread that the world is dying, the darkness of their own hearts betrays them.

About the Author: Ian Conrey is both a teacher and student of history and theology, who actively fights against human trafficking and is working toward an M.A. in Religion. In his free time, he enjoys reading biographies and ancient mythology, discovering early American folk songs, and exploring the Cohutta Wilderness. He lives with his wife and three children in the North Georgia mountains.

Bibliographic Details

Title: Haelend*s Ballad
Publisher: Ian Conrey
Publication Date: 2021
Binding: paperback
Condition: New
Book Type: book