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The Book of the Blade (Vesik 16) Kindle Edition

by Eric Asher (Author) Format: Kindle Edition

4.8 121 ratings

Book 16 of 20: Vesik

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A forbidden magic. A hidden world. Two mages journey to a realm not meant for mortals.

The magic needed to save Damian requires three coins. One of which is from a world not their own. Thankfully, Cornelius, an elder blood mage, knows the way.

After passing through a Seal between worlds, Beth and Cornelius realize traversing the strange new realm will require the help of a Sage. But all is not well in the Shadowed Lands. Eldritch influence is seeping in, diminishing their powers, and threatening the realm's very existence.

To learn more of the coin, Beth and Cornelius must stand with the Sage, but the price of knowledge may be their souls.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08DDJ87RH
Publisher ‏ : ‎ ; 1st edition (August 11, 2020)
Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 11, 2020
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4303 KB
Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
Print length ‏ : ‎ 142 pages
Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ B08DBHD31L

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Eric is a former bookseller, cellist, and comic seller currently living in Saint Louis, Missouri. A lifelong enthusiast of books, music, toys, and games, he discovered a love for the written word after being dragged to the library by his parents at a young age. When he is not writing, you can usually find him reading, gaming, or buried beneath a small avalanche of Transformers.

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The Book of the Blade - By Eric R Asher

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2020

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Well, let me say this. If you have read any of the Vesik books, this is picking up where The Book of the Wing left off.
The Books of the Dead are classified as novellas, instead of novels. This just means they are shorter.
The Book of the Wing is the eighth Book of the Dead and the 16th Book of Vesik. With that said, you’ll find a new point of view from the original eight (books of Vesik) and the other Books of the Dead.
I want to give details, but I hate spoilers, so I’m not going to torment you like that.
Here’s the long-short of it: if you loved the other Vesik books, GET THIS to continue the story. If you’ve never read the Vesik books, I’d start there. There is quite a bit of back knowledge that is HIGHLY recommended that you have!
If you’ve ever read any of Eric Asher’s stuff, you know how fast he had it planned. I’m about to read it all again. It was PHENOMENAL! Do not second guess yourself!
A quick note about these books, I was asked by my neighbors if I was okay. Eric has me laughing so hard with these books that my neighbors apparently thought I had something illegal and they wanted me to share. I’ve woken up my roommate as well, and he sleeps like a log… Nothing I’ve ever done has woken him before, but now I've woken him up due to the laughter Eric ensures happens with the snark and wit within this series!
Disclaimer (1): it was the series, and this is the... Well, I don’t know the count at this time, but it’s all thanks to Eric Asher that I’m getting a bit of a reputation in my apartment complex. Though it seems people are listening to me... I think I’ve seen a minimum of three others with physical copies of the books!
Get this book! Read the full series! Read Eric R Asher’s full catalog! You can NOT go wrong!
Disclaimer (2): I voluntarily reviewed an advanced copy of this book that I received from the publisher.

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LDDush

A sharp addition to the Vesik series.

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020

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The next in a long-but-too-short series written by a talented and engaging author!

In this book Damian's friends Cornelius and Beth take up the task of obtaining another key object that will either allow them to rescue Vesik or doom them all. While attempting this dangerous task, new allies are found, alliances are strengthened and Beth and Cornelius grow in their skills while strengthening their master/teacher relationship. Can the two of them collect the Cale from the Shadowed Lands? Can they succeed at the task assigned them and if so, at what cost? They must pay for their arts in blood, but how much blood is enough? Time is running out for Damian, and Beth and Cornelius know it. They must succeed or die trying.

The series is picking up steam the time for success or utter failure is close at hand. Eric continues to develop the Vesik universe while also showing us just what kind of people love and care for him. This was a great read.

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The end is nigh

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020

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The release of this book is bittersweet as it puts us closer to the end. I really want these books to be released but I don't want them to end.

This book was an extreme nail biter and I was close to tears. It is such a hard tale to tell and there is bound to be drama heartache. I try so hard not to devour these books but it's difficult. The story has progressed so much that we are in the thick of it and the finish line is in sight. It's going to be a sad day and a happy one at the same time. I can't wait!

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Nancy

Beginning was confusing

Reviewed in the United States on October 3, 2020

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This book got a 4 for only one reason, I was totally at a loss at the beginning of the book, there was no lead in, just dropped into the book, with WTH is going on. Been away from series for a couple of months and could not make heads or tails of what was happening. It took a few chapters to realize what was happening.

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Sandra M.

Eric R. Asher brings us to yet another realm in the Vesik series.

Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2020

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Eric R. Asher brings us to yet another realm in the Vesik series. This time with blood mages Cornelius and Beth. Beth is eager to use her powers when being challenged. Cornelius must show her to how tamper down her eagerness and not kill herself unduly. Disappointment, Great Sorrow, and Vengeance are all apart of this book as well as Strength when a new Alliance is forged. Grab this book to see where their adventure takes them AND you!

I was given this book as an ARC and bought The Book Of the Blade when I had the money. I am voluntarily giving this review.

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Krisasand

The universe expands into the shadows

Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2020

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I am really loving these fast paced Books of the Dead. Not only are we getting a deeper view of the characters, we are getting to see more of this world. In this book, we learn about the Shadowed Lands. This book doesn’t have as much humor as the last few, and in this installment, we feel the price of the battle more than the other books. I really enjoy the feeling of family between all of the allies who have come together. We continue hurtling toward the conclusion...can’t wait to read the next one!

Reviewed in the United States on August 29, 2020

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As with all the Vesik series, the energy starts on the first page and never stops. So many paranormal series are all the same, but with the Vesik series, it is the characters that make me keep reading. Characters everyone can identify with…fae, vampire, the human who is just going with the flow, mermaids, dragons, ghosts and ghost parrots, werewolves, mages, gods…and you will fall in love with them. I always enjoy tagging along with this sarcastic band of misfits while they try to save the world and cause “minimal” damage along the way.

Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2020

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going to the Blazing Lands to find the last coin is a mission for the blood mages. right at the start, the bladess were deep. and once in the Lands, the cuts were permanent. but Beth is strengthened by her new friends and brings back.....well, just what Sam always wanted.

the dance speeds up. Eric has brought everyone together in a tense but good way. Damien, your friends and your author love you

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Chilipepper

Blades and Blood

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 12, 2020

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This installement of the Books of the Dead takes us into The Shadowlands with Cornelius and Beth. A dangerous journey but necessary if there is any hope of saving Damien. The two mages face dangers and enemies and have to grow within themselves.
A powerful and absorbing chapter in the story, which is impossible to put down.

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