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The False Ascendant

The Menocht Loop, Book 2

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The False Ascendant

By: Lorne Ryburn, Caerulex
Narrated by: Joe Hempel
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Ian beat the system, but he'll quickly learn the real world wasn't as safe as he remembered.

Threats are rising, placing Ian in the crosshairs of global conflict. Reunited with an old ally from the loop, he must prepare to take part in an international tournament where the most powerful practitioners in the world fight for dominance.

And unbeknownst to all, a calamity looms overhead - a continent-shattering trial that only Ian can stop.

©2021 Lorne Ryburn (P)2021 Podium Audio Epic Fantasy Paranormal Paranormal & Urban Science Fiction Time Travel
Character Development • Engaging Fights • Solid Structure • Creative Writing • Enjoyable Buildup • Improved Reader

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Hugely underrated. On par with the best selling fantasy books. Must read in my opinion

This book is so great

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It is too good... I love books with OP MCs alongside an awesome story.

Can't wait for more.

Loved the first, crazy about the second

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Labeled as 'A hidden Gem' by Audible, I was skeptic. The first book was a bit random.
However this book is much better with a clear structure and character depth.
Tbe main character's actions are justifiable and not annoying at all.
The reader also did a great job giving life to the characters with a huge improvement than the first.
There are some confusing elements in the story, and with stuff not exactly explained. Hopefully they will be addressed in the future books.

Looking forward to starting the next books!

An improvement from the first - A true hidden gem

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After the structure of the last book I think the author didn't know where to go and was totally self aware of it. As a result this book is mostly a slice of life, which isn't really what I was expecting. But fortunately like any decent slice of life the characters and world carried me through the book with plenty of enjoyment. The only reason I'm giving this book a 4 instead of a 5 is the undermining of my expectations created by the first book.

Not a lot happens but it's still very enjoyable

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the 1st book in this series was rough and hard to follow but this second book definitely helped explain a lot of it and bring ya into the next saga of Ian perfectly. worth the credit

good read

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