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Storm's Herald: Stormfall Chronicles Book 1 Kindle Edition

by J.W. Golan (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
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A peasant girl who dreams of becoming a sorceress, a boy who imagines himself a knight – trailed by a ruthless mercenary armed with an ancient sword.

All Lynette wanted was to leave her boring village life – to attend the Fae Academy and become a Druid priestess like her teacher before her. Her clumsy attempts at magic are a reminder of how much she has yet to learn. But if they would only accept her, if the Fae Kingdom – closed to human visitors for centuries now – would only just open its doors, she is certain she could become a master of the magical arts.

Yet her journey puts her on a collision course with a reawakened evil – offering a king’s ransom for the recovery of a long-lost relic. Treasure hunters of every variety – werewolves, mercenaries, common thieves and undead alike – are soon locked in pursuit of its promised riches. Together with Baxter, a young squire who fled his own kingdom, and Eirlon, a gnome who trades in rare antiquities, Lynette is drawn unwillingly into the hunt for the elusive relic.

Hounded by goblins, ogres – and darker things – Baxter carries his own burdens: secrets that have made him the enemy of the crown. And then there is Garth, the mysterious mercenary who both frightens and intrigues Lynette: the weapons-master armed with an ancient blade – snatched from the hand of a long-vanished fae prince.

Willingly or not, Lynette, Baxter and Eirlon must together solve the riddles behind the relic – and stay one step ahead of the ruthless killers that pursue them.

Book One of the Stormfall Chronicles, Storm’s Herald is an Epic Fantasy series suitable for all ages.
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From the Publisher

Welcome to the World of Stormfall

Stormfall Series Book Sequence

Come enjoy all the books in each series.

Books 1 through 4 now released for the Stormfall Chronicles

Books 1 and 2 released for the Wolves of Stormfall. Book 3 anticipated in late 2024, with a prequel slated for early 2025.

Editorial Reviews

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"A lovely read. The story is very engaging. I fell in love with the characters, and I can't wait to find out what happens next in their adventure!" -Janey Merry

"Storm's Herald has all that, really anything you could want in a fantasy novel." -Joshua Grant

"Intense and adventurous Epic YA Fantasy" -Lia Dospetti

"The characters and setting are rich and well-developed, definitely a story anyone can enjoy regardless of age." -Liliyana Shadowlyn

About the Author

A writer, father, and aeronautical engineer, J.W. Golan lives in New England together with his wife and three daughters.

It was his three daughters who reintroduced him to the world of fantasy fiction. It was this experience - sharing and discussing stories and literature - that convinced him to compose a fantasy novel of his own, weaving together tales and ideas that had been circulating in his mind for decades into tales that he could share with his own daughters.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07MYK9QHC
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ (January 19, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 19, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 4842 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 268 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1799212165
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 49 ratings

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A writer, father, and aeronautical engineer, J.W. Golan lives in New England together with his wife and three daughters.

Find all the books in his series, below.

Wolves of Stormfall

Prequel: Planned Release in Early 2025

Book 1: "A Wolf Before the Storm"

Book 2: "A Wolf Stalks the Storm"

Book 3: Planned Release in Late 2024

Stormfall Chronicles

Book 1: "Storm's Herald"

Book 2: "Storm's Clouds"

Book 3: "Storm's Gate"

Book 4: "Storm's Tempest"

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49 global ratings
Multiple main characters open up a lot of world-building possibilities & POV dynamics
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Multiple main characters open up a lot of world-building possibilities & POV dynamics
It’s been a quick minute since I’ve read in this genre, and I am kicking myself that I let so much time pass by! I love YA fantasy!! How could I forget that!? Thanks, J.W. Golan, for sending your book my way. It has reignited my passion.spoiler alertI love the team element of the story structure. It really opens up world-building possibilities and POV dynamics. The perspective transitions are smooth for the most part; I can only think of one place in the novel where I felt jolted out of the story flow due to the POV change.My worst criticism of the story is Garth. He seems overpowered in my opinion. This character comes in during every conflict and dispatches the bad guys. It seems he’s there as the plot’s problem solver, a deus ex machina. But, he is very likeable. I have a small suspicion that this world’s hero, Garth/Gwythyr/Gyaltso, will give the ultimate sacrifice sometime later in the series.Another point about Garth—I didn’t realize the title of the book was referring to him until the most of the way through the novel. I assumed the “storm’s herald” was referring to the girl on the cover, Lynette. She has some magical abilities which is noted to be rare for a human, but I did find the descriptive phrase “naturally gifted/attuned/talented” overused. Perhaps the author can find a different way to describe her in the upcoming books or, at least, harp on another trait of hers once in a while.All in all, a lovely read. The story is very engaging. I fell in love with the characters, and I can’t wait to find out what happens next in their adventure!
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Gwendalyn A
5.0 out of 5 stars A stellar Adventurous Fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on March 31, 2020
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J.W. Golan Storm’s Herald, is a captivating ya fantasy that is a stellar adventure.

A compelling, intriguing, and well-written read right here. With three dimensional characters that are fleshed out. I felt connected them and drawn into their lives.
The narration flows perfectly and has the classical old world style that I completely enjoyed. A book for any Ya reader, who inhales and appreciates great fantasy adventure books.

Lynette, a poor farm girl who’s wants nothing more than to become a Druid priestess
along with a squire, Baxter who has his own secrets. Together with Eirlon, a gnome who trades in rare antiquities. There is also Garth, an intriguing, mysteries mercenary.
Two young heroes brought together by fate will cross paths along the way cross paths and encounter some fantastic creatures werewolves, mercenaries, common thieves, and of course let’s not forget the the undead.

A dark menacing, reawakened evil.. that threatens... the world of both fae and all of humankind.....A quest, A long-lost relic.
A kings ransom that has captured the interest treasure hunters galore.

I recommend Storm’s Herald to Fantasy and YA lovers
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Gina R Mitchell
4.0 out of 5 stars Epic fantasy for all ages!
Reviewed in the United States on January 20, 2020
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Storm’s Herald is Book one of the Stormfall Chronicles. The author builds a very credible world in which his characters play. The pacing worked well for me. There are a few places it got a bit wordy, but certainly not enough to detract from the story.

The characters develop nicely over the course of the book. They are consistent with their actions throughout the story. I enjoy books with strong female leads. Both Lynette and Elise fit that description. Baxter is easy to cheer for, even though he is a step behind most of the time. Eirlon is a unique character that adds a great deal to the plot. Mystery man Garth is quite intriguing. Is he Fae, human, or something yet unknown?

The story does have the feel of building toward book two, which is expected. The final scene is the perfect lead-in to Storm’s Clouds.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent beginning to a new series - a delightful read for young or the young at heart
Reviewed in the United States on October 13, 2023
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Great plot & character development. Plausible story line. Keeps your interest. Really first rate writing. I rarely give five stars. HIGHLY recommended!!!
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4.0 out of 5 stars Good story
Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2020
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It really is a great story, so I've been wondering why I don't like it more. I think it's because the characters for one, do not work together and learn from each other. They all stay apart for the most part. They are not involved in each others lives. They don't ask questions or demand answers. They show little concern, or that concern is perfunctory. If they would team up to solve the problems, riddles, had real interest in the history found artifacts fascinating and explained why they were useful. Pooled talents grew real respect for each other. The girl is not very interesting. She should be. All the characters should be, interesting and lovable. Polite does not mean a lack of warmth. The author is just shy of making these wonderful books I this because she hasn't made the characters lovable, true friends who respect each other and Rely on each other. So the books, I'm actually reading no 2, are a bit empty. All the ingredients, mostly are there. But the warmth, liking the characters is missing. I don't. So the books are falling flat. Also I like smart characters who are involved. Not ones who just let the others do their part while they sit back and watch, have no opinion, it's not my business. Like the sage is examining the ground after an attack looking for clues. Neither the boy or girl have any interest or try to help or offer their insight. They just stay separate uninvolved and they don't even admire or show appreciation of the value any of them offers. A kind of cluelessness about anything but their own role. Potentially awesome books. They need a heart friends respect understood pain understanding. It's not there yet
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Joshua Grant
5.0 out of 5 stars Cool battles, monsters, and an interesting world!
Reviewed in the United States on February 6, 2019
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There’s something about a fantasy world, when well crafted, that just draws me in. Maybe it’s the different cultures or the threat of imaginative monsters. Perhaps it’s the everyday protagonists that have to stand against great evil in epic battles. J.W. Golan’s Storm’s Herald has all that, really anything you could want in a fantasy novel, and it’s well-written to boot. Main character Lynnette must learn magic in order to stand up to an ancient evil while travelling a really cool fantasy realm. All around a great one for any Lord of the Rings fans out there!
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bex
3.0 out of 5 stars Low 3
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2020
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The basic story is decent, although I am not fully pleased it reaches a good stopping point with a sense of conclusion, and characters okay, but the writing frequently felt weak throughout--good revision could make it so much more vivid and compelling. The characters could also benefit from more depth and use of their individuality in the writing.
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kayjun
4.0 out of 5 stars well written, but that cover…
Reviewed in the United States on October 9, 2023
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I know this review isn’t about the cover, but why hide such good writing behind a cover that declares the contents not worth reading? Get a cover as strong as the prose and this book might get noticed.
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Liliyana
5.0 out of 5 stars Briliant
Reviewed in the United States on April 16, 2020
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Storm's Herald demands your attention from the outset. I went in expecting to like this, not love it. But I do. I absolutely love it! Vivid imagery and a story that captures the reader from page one makes this a fun and enchanting read. The characters and setting are rich and well-developed, definitely a story anyone can enjoy regardless of age.
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Steph Warren
4.0 out of 5 stars A compelling start to this new high-fantasy / coming-of-age adventure
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on July 6, 2020
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Storm’s Herald is the first book in the Stormfall Chronicles series and is a very promising start to an interesting high-fantasy / coming-of-age adventure.

The main characters are Lynette and Baxter, who are both apprentices – mage and warrior, respectively – and both end up striking out alone for their own compelling reasons. Their paths inevitably converge (along with that of Eirlon, a gnome sage who appears to have secrets of his own) and they begin a quest that sees them looking for answers to recent attacks and gradually beginning to realise that this may be bigger and more daunting than they thought. Like, ‘legend-in-the-making’ big!

I was a little confused about the characters at first, as a third ‘apprentice’ was introduced early on and seemed, at first, to have equal standing with the two potential adventurers. Kalden is an apprentice healer and seemed like a natural complement to the skills of the other team members, but then he suddenly drops out of the narrative, choosing a place in village life. He does pop up again later, after I had mostly forgotten about him, but more as a minor character than a significant one so far. I found this just a tiny bit unsettling for a while, as wondering about his role in the story distracted me from full immersion in the story (until, as I said, I successfully dismissed him from my mind… sorry Kalden!).

Other than that – very insignificant – quibble, I really enjoyed this book. The characters are interesting and have plenty of room to grow and develop as the story progresses. Lynette and Baxter both confounded my initial impressions of them, by having hidden depths and individual motivations, causing them to occasionally act in unexpected ways. I particularly liked this character complexity.

Similarly, while the main plot appears to be a straightforward seek-and-find quest, there are clearly undercurrents of darker magic, murkier politics, secrets and deceptions that promise an epic wider story arc as the series continues. There are different types of magic and monsters to explore, and a range of classic fantasy races – fae, werewolves, gnomes, orcs, goblins – with their legendary stereotypes and, again, actual individual, personal quirks.

There were no graphic details – violent or romantic – that would make this story unsuitable for later middle grade upwards, but the level of storytelling, world-building and character development clearly push the book into classic epic/high fantasy territory, making it ideal for adult fans of the genre too.

I can’t wait to get stuck into book two, Storm’s Clouds, to find out what happens next…!

As she made her way up the path to Delyth’s cottage, Lynette wondered if it might be too late for another lesson. The shadows were growing long. But she had remembered to pick up a message tube from town, and a merchant caravan was passing through and would be setting out for the Feygate in the morning.
Afterwards, Lynette would wonder at why she hadn’t noticed how the birds and insects were strangely quiet as she approached the cottage. But at the time, she was too lost in her own thoughts to realize something was amiss.

– J.W. Golan, Storm’s Herald

Review by Steph Warren of Bookshine and Readbows blog
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Luana & Lia
4.0 out of 5 stars Intense and adventurous Epic YA Fantasy
Reviewed in Italy on February 23, 2020
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I loved it! Intense and adventurous Epic YA Fantasy that reads like High Fantasy for adults in a “vintage” writing style that’s a perfect fit for the world built.

(Disclaimer: I received a free copy from the author in exchange for an honest review.)

Lynette is a poor farm girl who wants to become a sorceress. Baxter is a young squire with too much innocence and honesty to survive in his county. Two young people brought by fate to cross paths and encounter mythical creatures that are the norm in their world: gnomes, ogres, goblins, giants, and fae. There is an obscure force threatening the world of both fae and humankind, and none of the two teenagers can really turn their back on what’s fated to happen.

Golan’s story is a story of the world and the quest before it’s a story of the characters and their personal lives. It’s world-driven and quest-driven before it’s character-driven, even though when it’s characters to own the stage, they own it for good!

Golan’s characters are fully immersed in their world, and they shape it.

Generally speaking, I found the writing style to be more suitable for an upper adult reader than a young adult, but that may be only my perception. It’s descriptive and filled with imagery, which fits perfectly with the world created.

The prose has a “vintage” taste to it. Think Jane Austen. Elegant, sometimes serious. In fact, initially I thought this was old-style High Fantasy than YA Fantasy.

Coming to the themes of the narration:

- The rebellion against a fate decided by others to shape one’s own future
- The finding that one’s fate is much greater than one had imagined
- The value of honesty, hard work and innocence in a corrupted world
- A quest to find something that has more value than it appears from facts
- The importance of taking a leap of faith when there’s a calling behind a choice

Overall, I recommend Storm’s Herald to Fantasy and YA lovers who appreciate a touch of “vintage” writing in a story, closer to Austen’s and Tolkien’s styles, and all people who love a well-done worldbuilding and character quest over character-driven action.
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B.S
4.0 out of 5 stars Good fantasy book
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on April 17, 2020
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I received both Storm’s herald and its sequel, Storm’s Clouds, in exchange for a review. All views expressed are honest and my own. I got into this story pretty quickly, and I really enjoyed meeting all the characters. It is quite a basic, traditional fantasy but there are a few plot twists to keep you on you toes! When I got to the end I was excited to read the next one.
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