The Chaos Gate
Synopsis
The arrival of an unlikely traveler to the Abyssal ice world of Gathos creates a tear in the Amaranthine Barrier, allowing an unspeakable evil to enter the Mortal Realm and unleash a world of horror on humankind. Only one man can stop the madness, but the demigod, Aetenos, has vanished and hasn't been seen for over a hundred years.Kasai Ch'ou and h… The arrival of an unlikely traveler to the Abyssal ice world of Gathos creates a tear in the Amaranthine Barrier, allowing an unspeakable evil to enter the Mortal Realm and unleash a world of horror on humankind. Only one man can stop the madness, but the demigod, Aetenos, has vanished and hasn't been seen for over a hundred years.Kasai Ch'ou and his mentor, blind Master Choejor, must flee the burning Monastery of Ordu in a desperate attempt to escape the wicked creatures of nightmare who have overrun the holy sanctuary. The two fugitives must reach the city of Gethem and warn the Grandmaster of the Seventh Heaven before the remaining monasteries of Aetenos fall to the same deadly fate.But to reach Gethem, they must travel across the dangerous wilderness and through dark forests, prowled by preternatural beasts and haunted by witches. Meanwhile, other sinister forces vie for power to overthrow the king and plunge the land into darkness. A new hero must rise, or all is lost.The Chaos Gate is the first book in a dark fantasy series featuring unwilling heroes, crafty devils, capricious witches, and terrifying demons. If you like fast-paced, action adventures, with high court intrigue and highly imaginative worlds, you'll love the first installment in Jeff Pantanella's page-turning Ever Hero Saga.
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