The Game of War: The Trials of Dantess, Warrior Priest (The Chronicles of Chaos)

Readers' Favorite Gold Medalist Dante Rossetti First Place Winner (CIBA) IAN Book of the Year Winner Never meet your heroes. Especially if they're dead. Fifteen-year-old Dantess has spent his whole life worshipping the legend of his grandfather, a famed priest of War whose name echoes through history. Every day he trains to follow in that heroic path and earn his place in War’s temple. But his father sees the truth behind the glory: the temple doesn’t forge heroes, it breaks them. He forbids Dantess from joining, determined to keep his son out of the god’s bloody grip. Then a single act of rebellion changes everything. Dantess’ father is taken prisoner by the very temple he fears, locked away in the god’s dungeon. Saving him will require Dantess to become the one thing his father dreads most: a priest of War. Initiated into the brutal trials of the Game of War, Dantess discovers that power from the god comes at a terrible price. Visions of his dead grandfather whisper from the shadows, revealing a legacy steeped not in honor, but in secrets, lies, and a darkness waiting to claim him. To survive, Dantess must choose: walk the path of a hero he no longer trusts, or forge a new one before War consumes him body and soul. Perfect for fans of Shadow and Bone and the ruthless intrigue of Game of Thrones, The Game of War is a gripping YA fantasy of ambition, sacrifice, and the cost of becoming what you fear. Click “Buy Now” to enter the arena and begin the journey that leads to The Child of Chaos. Here's what readers are saying: "The Game of War is one hell of an action-packed thrill ride... It's a heartfelt origin story, a gut-wrenching coming of age, and an exceptional character-driven epic fantasy. I loved this book." —Cully Mack, Author of A Voice that Thunders "A superb fantasy novel. Any fantasy reader [will] completely submerge themselves in the pages just to break the surface, addicted, needing more." —Readers' Favorite Review "A brilliantly executed prequel. The Game of War is a mighty tome that builds a solid foundation for the rest of the Chaos universe." —Indies Today Review "[The Game of War] is an exciting and fast-paced story packed with extended sequences that would be right at home in a Steven Spielberg movie. At the end, I was left wanting more, much more." —Josh Mandel, Award-winning designer of Spider Robinson's Callahan's Crosstime Saloon "Game of War is riveting and compelling. Introducing new, fascinating characters, adventures and relationships, Glen Dahlgren weaves another magical book that is a must-read for any fan of fantasy literature." —Barbara Blackburn, Knights of the Dinner Table "Glen Dahlgren has mastered the art of storytelling." —Jenni Clarke, Author of Colours of Rain The Multi–Award-Winning YA Epic Fantasy Series — Winner of the Chanticleer Grand Prize, Multiple IAN Book of the Year Awards, and Gold Reader’s Favorite Medals. The critically-acclaimed designer behind Robert Jordan's "The Wheel of Time" game, delivers a fantasy series hailed as "what fantasy fiction should be" (New York Times Bestselling author Piers Anthony). "The Chronicles of Chaos is a superb fantasy series from a masterful storyteller who artfully sends relatable heroes into a war with the gods. A mythic, magical world not to be missed!" —Cully Mack, author of A Voice that Thunders "The Chronicles of Chaos is a series that grabs you from the start and doesn't let you go. The characters are great, the story is entertaining and twisty, and the world is unique." —E. G. Stone, author of The Innocence of Death
ASIN: B09DMP7YR2
VSKU: BVV.B09DMP7YR2.VG
Condition: Very Good
Author/Artist:Dahlgren, Glen
Binding: Paperback
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Condition Notes: Book has little sign of wear or use