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King's Champion Kindle Edition

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After decades of peace, war is threatening the Kingdom of Avranche. Its old foes are stirring, in a new alliance with darker powers. Black wings bring death and torture in the night.

Owain, former King’s Champion, hears rumors of sorcery. Visiting the grave of his sword brother, he stumbles into a deadly raid, and uncovers coded orders for a larger plot.

The kingdom’s enemies know Owain is now their greatest danger. He must race against time to find and deal with them… before they deal with him!
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    277 pages
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  4. Publication date
    August 20, 2017
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About the Author

Peter Grant was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. Between military service, the IT industry and humanitarian involvement, he traveled throughout sub-Saharan Africa before being ordained as a pastor. He later immigrated to the USA, where he worked as a pastor and prison chaplain until an injury forced his retirement. He is now a full-time writer, and married to a pilot from Alaska. They currently live in Texas. See all of Peter's books at his Amazon.com author page, or visit him at his blog, Bayou Renaissance Man, where you can also sign up for his mailing list to receive a monthly newsletter and be kept informed of upcoming books.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0751PWL69
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Sedgefield Press; 1st edition (August 20, 2017)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 20, 2017
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 3828 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 277 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1974544184
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Peter Grant was born and raised in Cape Town, South Africa. Between military service, the IT industry and humanitarian involvement, he traveled throughout sub-Saharan Africa before being ordained as a pastor. He later emigrated to the USA, where he worked as a pastor and prison chaplain until an injury forced his retirement. He is now a full-time writer, and married to a pilot from Alaska. They currently live in Texas.

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Customers find the storyline great and well worth the money. They also describe the writing style as fairly well written without the nihilism common in most writers today. Readers also appreciate the full of detail and wonderful characters.

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31 customers mention "Storyline"28 positive3 negative

Customers find the storyline poignant, realistic, and great. They also mention that the language is period-appropriate and suited to the story.

"...The language was "period" and suited to the story. There were no modern anachronisms to break immersion...." Read more

"The story is well-paced, with action punctuating an immersive narrative through a world where honor, magic, and bravery rule the day...." Read more

"...The plot is straightforward, but the interest in the characters, and their fates, is more than sufficient to keep one reading...." Read more

"The story is fast-paced, in a world where honor, magic, and bravery rule, the main character is an old warrior who is called back to service by his..." Read more

14 customers mention "Reading experience"14 positive0 negative

Customers find the book a great read and well worth the price.

"...King’s Champion is an easy, enjoyable read that grabs you and won’t let go...." Read more

"...It is however a solid and enjoyable read and I'd like to see more in the same universe even though the book wraps things up quite nicely so there..." Read more

"...honor and bravery, written in a straightforward manner that keeps the reader interested until the last page." Read more

"For his first fantasy novel, this was very good. It wasn't terribly long, and it wasn't terribly complex in plot...." Read more

12 customers mention "Writing style"10 positive2 negative

Customers find the writing style fairly well written without the nihilism so common in most writers today. They also say the characters are believable and well illustrated. However, some customers feel the style is archaic, stilted, and formal, which works in context.

"This was a solid fantasy story in a feudal society. I enjoyed the attention to detail the story displayed in relation to how such a society would..." Read more

"...Grant's dialogue style, here, is somewhat archaic, stilted and formal, which works in context...." Read more

"...who enjoys excellent stories about honor and bravery, written in a straightforward manner that keeps the reader interested until the last page." Read more

"...It's not over done, but realistic with a light touch. It's a nice contrast to the usual hero is just not believable." Read more

9 customers mention "Characters"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the characters in the book wonderful.

"...fan of Peter Grant's other series (SF and Western) as they have strong characters and excellent world building to go with interesting plots...." Read more

"...But his main character is nicely complex, his world is interesting, and the story is straightforward...." Read more

"...There was enough character development to keep the story going and keep everyone pointed in the right direction." Read more

"...His characters are believable, the world he creates is too, I found myself completely engrossed in it...." Read more

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Customers find the plot engrossing.

"...series (SF and Western) as they have strong characters and excellent world building to go with interesting plots...." Read more

"...Such imaginative story telling. Engrossing indeed...." Read more

"...Wow!I read this story when it first came out, and was impressed and uplifted...." Read more

"...and the action ramps up as the story moves along to an exciting and satisfying denouement." Read more

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David R
5.0 out of 5 stars Author's first run at fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2017
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This was a solid fantasy story in a feudal society. I enjoyed the attention to detail the story displayed in relation to how such a society would work, particularly when the description of how the nobles and their private armies were recruited and used. (The king didn't command all of the men under arms in one great big army; each noble has a private army that doesn't necessarily serve the interest of the kingdom at large.)

The lead character (Owain) was good, as was the supporting cast. Owain, as King's Champion Emeritus, is still able to fight, but is also an experienced leader of soldiers. He discovers a previously defeated enemy of the kingdom getting ready to start trouble, but he doesn't know when or what they are planning. The story follows him as he convinces some of the nobles of the situation and enlists their help.

The language was "period" and suited to the story. There were no modern anachronisms to break immersion. Editing was good, no typos that I noticed.
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Tom Rogneby
4.0 out of 5 stars Classic Fantasy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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The story is well-paced, with action punctuating an immersive narrative through a world where honor, magic, and bravery rule the day. The main character, Owain, is an old warrior who is called back to service by his sense of duty to the kingdom. He confronts an ancient evil that he thought he had defeated decades earlier, and works to restore the protectors of his land.

Grant brings his outstanding writing to this new genre, and he has captured the spirit of classic fantasy. He doesn’t dwell on descriptions, but does an excellent job of drawing out the lands and people that populate this new world.

King’s Champion is an easy, enjoyable read that grabs you and won’t let go. If you can put it down, it will keep you thinking until you pick it back up. It’s definitely recommended for anyone who enjoys excellent stories about honor and bravery.
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Rich S.
5.0 out of 5 stars A nice, old fashioned, fantasy tale
Reviewed in the United States on September 2, 2017
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This is an enjoyable fantasy, and a creditable first effort in the genre.

Grant's dialogue style, here, is somewhat archaic, stilted and formal, which works in context. I did feel, however, that the speaking style of all of the characters was fairly indistinguishable, and I hope that the author rises to the challenge of differentiating his creations' voices as he continues in the genre.

The plot is straightforward, but the interest in the characters, and their fates, is more than sufficient to keep one reading. It's a bloody tale, and the author, while he doesn't revel in gore, pulls no punches.

As always, Grant's writing style has a slightly "vintage" feel to it - a nod to the greats of the '30s through the '60s. It's subtle, but the pacing and the formality have a comfortably familiar feel that differs from most modern authors.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Very good story!
Reviewed in the United States on September 26, 2019
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Good versus evil, it's a very old story. Evil never seems to give up. Is evil basically some one or some thing that wants to have "stuff" without working for it? Odd concept. If you want respect without warning it, you become a bully, if you want $$, you get into government (for the big bucks) or thief for smaller amounts. Folks look for love in all the wrong places. Is it a human condition to look for the easiest way to get what you want?
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FrancisT
4.0 out of 5 stars Enjoyable high fantasy novel
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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I've been a fan of Peter Grant's other series (SF and Western) as they have strong characters and excellent world building to go with interesting plots. This new fantasy book is no different, although in some respects the plot was a bit predictable and the "bad guys" were less competent than they might have been (that's why this gets a mere 4*s).

It is however a solid and enjoyable read and I'd like to see more in the same universe even though the book wraps things up quite nicely so there are no cliffhangers waiting for the sequel.
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Old NFO
5.0 out of 5 stars Well worth it.
Reviewed in the United States on August 25, 2017
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The story is fast-paced, in a world where honor, magic, and bravery rule, the main character is an old warrior who is called back to service by his sense of duty. A visit to an old friend's grave starts the action and it takes off from there!

Peter has captured the spirit of classic fantasy. His world an excellent one with descriptions of people that populate this new world, yet allow the reader to use their imagination. It’s definitely recommended for anyone who enjoys excellent stories about honor and bravery, written in a straightforward manner that keeps the reader interested until the last page.
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Jon Nials
5.0 out of 5 stars Good first fantasy novel from a solid journeyman writer.
Reviewed in the United States on September 5, 2017
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For his first fantasy novel, this was very good. It wasn't terribly long, and it wasn't terribly complex in plot. But his main character is nicely complex, his world is interesting, and the story is straightforward.

I would like to see him develop more characters further in the story. That was the only thing lacking, but it is a nit and not worth deducting a star.

There is one quote from the book that has stuck in my mind: The Gods give us one life and demand of us one death. Let us use them well.
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Justin Bischel
4.0 out of 5 stars Not Legend, but pretty good.
Reviewed in the United States on August 24, 2017
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There's some similarities between King's Champion and Legend by David Gemmell. An elderly axe-wielding widower, who's best friend was a womanizer, is dragged by circumstances out of retirement. Fear not, King's Champion diverges quickly from that common premise. This book stands on its own and does so well, although the ending is a bit too 'shiny' for my taste.
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JohnD
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 1, 2017
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Yet another one-sitting book from Peter Grant. The highest praise I can offer is that this reminded me of the enjoyment of reading the late David Gemmels 'Legend' for the first time. This is that good. I can only hope for more books set in the same universe.
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Scott Osmond
5.0 out of 5 stars Impressive First Fantasy
Reviewed in Australia on September 23, 2017
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Most modern fantasies are doorstoppers with multiple volumes. Peter Grant breaks this tradition with a tight packed storyline who's resolution occurs in one novel. Another enjoyable change for me anyway is that the lead character is mature, none of the farmboy who turns out to be a secret king or special snowflake. Owain is experienced and seasoned, with aches and pains he has to use intelligence to outwit and survive his encounters. Another point in this novel's favour is the moral nihilism found in many modern works is missing. It lacks the graphic violence and grit found in David Gemmell's work but stands well in comparison. I hope Mr Grant continues writing fantasies, I'll be reading if so.
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Mark Law
5.0 out of 5 stars Peter Grant could write about Lawn Mowing and make it fascinating!
Reviewed in Australia on November 8, 2017
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Unashamedly I am a fanboy of Peter Grant's writing - he changes from genre to genre and succeeds every time so far- his Westerns were reminiscent of Louis Lamour - his space opera is great and now science fantasy reminds me of David Gemmell - wow high praise indeed! The only negative is that the story finished WAY too quickly - please please Peter write some prequels!
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Sam Hart
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent heroic fantasy!
Reviewed in Australia on August 27, 2017
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There's little more to say than that this is excellent heroic fantasy, with the kind of tight focus on personal courage you might find in something by Gemmel, or in the best of the Pulps.
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