Early Praise for Resistance: Chaos-Tol's Bane, Book 1 (Chaos - Tol's Bane) !

I’m excited to share the first review of my debut fantasy novel Resistance: Chaos-Tol's Bane, Book 1 (Chaos - Tol's Bane).

Cindy Lee, one of the first readers to receive an advanced copy, has shared some great feedback.

Here is Cindy’s review:

I was lucky enough to receive an advanced copy of RESISTANCE the debut novel of a new author CSR Keeley.

The book begins in the sixth turn (year) of occupation by soldiers from the northern empire (Nordinium) called by the locals ‘the Brocken’. This opening passage reads like any historical drama straight out of ‘Robin Hood’ but that is left far behind as we are introduced to a varied cast of characters

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Snippets of ideas and subplots are introduced early and give the reader tempting insights to a greater story yet to be revealed by the hero’s journey.

One of the main questions the reader faces is just who is the hero. While the characters face their trials and tribulations it is clear that each is a pawn being moved by forces far above their understanding.

Here I must say that this book is the first in the series CHAOS – TOL’S BANE. Keeley has more to tell and if the teasers in Resistance are anything to go by there is an epic fantasy series on the way.

Now to the critique. Keeley writes from the view of a number of his people which to some can be confusing. The reader can see solid foundations being laid for the action that is to come. On the surface, the book describes the difference climate creates in the evolution of a race so the war-like northerners invade the more peaceful agrarian southern plains.

Keeley introduces three races that share the world of Tol. The Plainsmen, the Elves of the Sunset Islands and the diminutive Dini who secret themselves away in the deep forests.

Over all his world-building and character development are imagination puzzlers reeling the reader in. Well worth the read and let’s hope the next will come soon to answer some the mysteries yet to be revealed.

— Cindy Lee

I’m deeply grateful for Cindy’s insights and enthusiasm. Her words mean a lot as we continue to build anticipation for the book’s release!

CSR Keeley - Author

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