For the first time in my life (and hopefully, for the last), I committed the first cardinal sin of epic fantasy reading – reading the books out of proper order. I sincerely apologize to the talented and imaginative author, Satis, for doing so.

Why did I do such a horrid thing?

Well, after I volunteered to participate in his Book 3 (Ancients & Death) Launch Party, Satis graciously sent me a copy of all three books to read and review. I have no viable excuse that explains why I believed Exile to be the first in the series. BUT I did, and off I went to immerse myself into a very well-written and entertaining story.

By far, Exile is the best fantasy novel I have read in several years. Here is what I said on Goodreads:

The Redemption of Erâth: Exile by Satis weaves an intriguing tale of survival and friendship as it follows the death-defying perseverance of Brandyé and his quest for life’s true purpose in a surreal world threatened by impending Darkness.

The true measure of a well-written epic fantasy requires marked character development, clever use of setting, a coherent plot, proper pacing, and interesting but not overbearing detail. In Exile, Satis scores high in each of these categories.

Suffering unrelenting remorse for the death of his best friend’s sister, Brandyé is exiled to wander in a bleak world bereft of sunlight and hope. His struggle merely to survive becomes a quest for purpose and redemption. Buffeted by fate and pursued by fiends bent on his destruction, he finds friendship in places where civility and humanity have long been abandoned to the darkness, and stumbles across amazing civilizations locked in the timeless battle between good and evil.

If you’re looking for an up-lifting read, a tale of perseverance and undaunted friendship, set in an imaginative world of intriguing characters, you need look no further than the story of Brandyé and Erâth.

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DO NOT compound my error – (1) Consolation, (2) Exile, (3) Ancients & Death are the proper order. Pick up Redemption of Erâth and treat yourself to a good story, well told.