Izz of Zia: Bowls of the Deep
Izz of Zia is where fantasy and reality meet.
Betrayal from within threatens to tear apart the enchanted Kingdom of Edawn. A remnants of the once great Edawnian defenses undauntedly make their last stand--if only to stay alive long enough to kiss their wives once more, to hold their children to their breast one last time.
In the midst of Zia's greatest tribulation Princess Zuree finds herself doomed to be sacrificed at the zenith of the Great Conjunction. At which time unutterable wickedness will be unleashed as predicted in the Book of Foretelling. In a race against time Izz an unlikely hero, Zia's last hope, descends into the deepest depths beyond the abode of the lost. Willing to lay his life down a thousand times to save his beloved--hope ever rises from within.
This book is recommended to anyone and everyone who is of a seasoned mind--be it a mature teenager or adult of any age. This work is a multi-faceted epic written with a poet's hand. The Bowles of the Deep is the third novel of a four part tetralogy too big to be a trilogy that can be interpreted on two separate horizontal stratums: an exciting, fantasy, adventure, thriller or as a deeply spiritual journey of love.
Izz of Zia is set in a parallels universe; in the First Age of the Noble Kings, in the Middle Era of the First Millennia, in the year One Hundred and Eleven, in the days of King Ozzdon, in the Empire of Xylenia, on the magical planet of Zia. The reader is given glimpses into each intriguing character's innermost thoughts and feelings that are easy to relate to on many levels. As the reader assembles the puzzle, they will find themselves caught in a circle of many powerful mixed emotions of love, hope, sorrow, and despair.
This is a magnificently spun tale of romance and adventure set against the embodiment of pure evil creating a web in which two young heartthrobs that are as different as the East is far from the West learn the fathomless meaning of passion, devotion, and the significance of true love.
Betrayal from within threatens to tear a blissful world that has lived in peace for a thousand years apart forever. Baddlock the Wicked Warlock Wizard recruits Dandork the king's once most loyal servant and the barbaric Norticlan Tribes of Noragore to overthrow King Ozzdon for the promise of power and riches.
Our gallant hero Izz and the beautiful Princess Zuree fall hopelessly in love. Both from the first time they lay eyes on one another are convinced they have known the other in a previous life and believe they are predestined to be together. The only problem is that Zuree has been betrothed, since birth, to Rizan the Champion of Champions who is the youngest king in Zia. Ammiz the eccentric seer makes known through the ancient Books of Foretelling that If Izz and Zuree's love falls--all falls.
Prepare to be inspired by a love whose story begs to be told, and refuses to be denied no matter how tragic, hope rises from within. Fantasy fans who crave high and medieval fantasy interwoven with intriguing characters, action-packed adventure, death-defying quests and humor, in a magically inventive world will fall in love with Icon's compelling writing and be drawn in and held until the last page. This read will leave you with a story that will be impossible to forget and an ending that is haunting. Are you ready for a read so thought provoking that after reading it you are left changed forever. This is that book.
Review :
AR 5.0 out of 5 stars
"Fantastic book! Great plot for a movie!!!: "Icon has great writing skills, he is able to create rich and strong images through narration. The dialogues are also easy to understand and follow. The book is written in a way that I could see and feel every scene in my mind. I particularly loved how you narrated the race event and the memorable battle between Rizan and Pongo in the war games, as well as Izz's encounter with a giant white-crested eagle, the mastodon shark, and many others. It truly captivated my imagination as a fan of this genre as every little detail is clearly explained."
Adan Acosta: "You write as if you are painting on the canvas of the mind. Love it." "A dreaming dreamer of dreams, dreamed he dreamt a dream within a dream..." reaches out to you and grabs your attention. Makes you want to continue reading it. I love the poetic style, of his people before the written word, that he uses. His descriptions are as detailed as his art. He paints a picture in your mind with his words. The action is written by one who has experienced competing in sports and in combat. I look forward to listening to the audio when it comes out. "Let the adventure began."
Adan del Camino, SODC
George Chip: "Very well written."
Mary Helen Baca Chavez: "Got the books today with your amazing artwork! Can't wait to start reading!"
Rick Schampers: "I'm about half way through your first book. Enjoying it very much. You have a great imagination and a remarkable ability to put it down on paper. What an imagination the author has. Enjoyed the book, cover to cover, and was ready to jump right into the second in the series. Kudos Mr. Icon!"
Rene Onsurez: "I'm loving it."
Rex Morland: "I've just got started on the first book. You sure got a way of spinning a story. I'm intrigued."
Verified Amazon Customer: MESMERIZING As you read Izz if Zia you fall into a trance with the characters, the adventures before them. You are engulfed with wonderment and in awe of the endurance the characters have. Truly a story-teller I would like to continue.
