Among the Fallen

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The five companions of Silent Hall must determine where they stand in the battle of the gods-a thrilling continuation of the epic fantasy trilogy inspired by Jewish theology Inwakeof the battle of Silent Hall, the city ofArdisis reeling, its leaders frightened and disorganized. The remaining oracle of the godRavennishas resurfaced there and is spreading a newgospel-one in whichRavennisis the new Lord of the Underworld.Narkyis swept up inthe promotion of his religion, even while the prevailing church ofMagortries to put down its upstart rivals. In the meantime,CritonandBandudiscover a community of Dragon Touched that has survived in hiding, and with Criton's leadership, they begin a campaign to retake their former territories with the power of God Most High at their backs. Left to their own devices, Phaedra and Hunter go on a quest to rediscover the secrets of academic wizardry. But they soon discover that all five islanders are needed to prevent a true worldwide catastrophe. If onlyCritonand Narky weren't already on opposing sides of a regional war . . .

Reviews

I am constantly surprised how a new author can bring a creative world into the light of the written word and unfold a competent and entertaining novel. Really astounding, as it reads like an accomplished author that has been writing for many years. GET THIS!
Koeurs Book Reviews

Once again N S Dolkart has achieved an epic tale with an intimate feel because, despite the vast topographical and conceptual canvas, you experience the characters needs, emotions and concerns.
Strange Alliances

True and rewarding fantasy at its best.
Morpheus Tales

Praise and Reviews for the Godserfs series:

Silent Hall is very nearly a perfect novel. I wish my first book had been anywhere near as inventive and challenging to the norm.
James A. Moore, author of The Last Sacrifice

This is a very special debut novel. The quality of writing takes this tale way beyond a simple fantasy adventure.
Strange Alliances

An excellent debut from a new author. What a lush world of magics and peoples, gods, and dragons. Whats more, the author set it all in a patriarchal world, yet delivers some rather feminist notions in a very organic way. Likewise, there are nuggets about racism and even domestic violence, but done so subtly and woven in so smoothly that they dont stand out as such. They just blend in to make a much rounder story that has a lot more to say than the typical medieval-patriarchy fantasy. A delightful surprise, and cleverly done.
Women of Badassery

If you are a reader of fantasy, I highly recommend Silent Hall, the first in Dolkarts new series. Read it because you like a comfort read. Read it because you like to read about close friends succeeding together. Read it because you appreciate the value of ethical interaction that is so lost in most of the fantasy literature coming out today. Read it for its cleverness, read it for its endearing Talmud like study of a fantastical theology. Read it becauseof its feminist bent or its discussion of the value of knowledge and the fear that knowledge can generate. Read it to watch characters learn to love themselves. Read it because its raining outside. Whatever. Read it!
Dirty Little Bookworm

I believe any fan of epic fantasy, or anyone who just like a well written, focused character driven story, will enjoy this book. If youre big into Anthony Ryans Blood Song series, Michael Sullivans Ryiria series, Tim Marquitzs Blood War series, or Jeff Salyards Bloodsounders Arc series, then this book should be a must read for you.
The Bookwyrm Speaks

N S Dolkarts debut novel, Silent Hall, is an epic fantasy adventure that explores new ground with a reluctant band of adventurers and really captures the readers attention.
Looking for a Good Book

Silent Hall wages a war between selfish gods and a band of wanderers, whose strained friendship is their greatest weapon. The reader has no opportunity to lose interest in this tale.
Cowering King

A great, mythological sort of story that brings all of high fantasys good stuff to the table without having all that Good Ol Boy fantasy nonsense of its genre predecessors from the 90s and early 2000s.
Jasmine Gower, author of Moonshine

Epic fantasy at its most divine.
Sean Grigsby, author of the Smoke Eaters series

Author Bio

N S Dolkartwas home-schooled until high school by his Israeli father and American mother. He is a graduate of the notorious Hampshire College in Amherst, Massachusetts where he studied creative writing and Jewish studies. HisGodserfstrilogy explores theology in an epic fantasy setting, with gods who do more smiting than explaining. They are not metaphors for his parents, who are lovely people. nsdolkart.wordpress.com twitter.com/N_S_Dolkart