About the Book
When the world was new, the dragon, Baras, taught the forbidden knowledge of magic to human sorcerers who named themselves Barasha, the servants of Baras. Together with demons, they made war on the Dragon Council for control of the world. The council drew together three women and three men to become the wizards who hunted down and destroyed the Barasha, then fashioned a magical crown to subdue Baras. With the end of the Dragon War, the wizards vanished.
After thousands of years, stories of the Dragon Council, wizards, Baras and the Barasha, have fallen into legend. Few in Carandir believe that the magical crown holds the evil one at bay. They are concerned with rumors of looming civil war between baronies.
Yet, remnants of the Barasha survived. They plot to steal the crown and release their master who will spread a reign of terror that would consume the world. At the same time, rival baronies stand on the verge of civil war.
Among those drawn into these webs are twin brothers Prince Ryckair and Prince Craya along with The Lady Mirjel, daughter of a powerful baron. At the boys' birth, the identity of the first born, the only one of the twins who can take the crown, was lost during a demon attack in which the king and queen wee killed. Mirjel is bound by decree to marry the brother who becomes king.
One guards the monarchy.
One protects and defends the people from the Barasha.
One is seduced by them.
Dragons Unremembered tells of battles, political intrigues, sorcerers, wizards, fantastic creatures, demons, lost lands, languages, diverse cultures, history, music and poetry to create a full and immersive world. This epic, high fantasy touches on themes that include loyalty, betrayal, love, revenge, strength of character, weakness of resolve, sacrifice, avarice, cowardice and heroism.
Dragons Unremembered is Volume I in the Carandir Saga.
About the Author :
David A. Wimsett writes novels and short stories as well as articles, columns and blogs for newspapers, magazines, corporations, and online platforms. He has appeared on radio and television talk shows and as an actor in musicals, comedies and dramas. His stories follow characters as they grow and have the opportunity to examine themselves and their place in the world on a deep level. His works contain complex female and male characters who face realistic challenges in their lives. Mr. Wimsett is a member of the Writers' Union of Canada, the Canadian Freelance Guild and the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia where he sits on the Writer's Council. He lives in a rural Nova Scotia town near the sea. His author's website is http: //www.davidawimsett.com.
Review :
"The supplementary material, which delves into linguistics and backstory, includes full versions of songs referenced in the story and gives further evidence of the world's wide-ranging and epic scope. All of the necessary elements are present in this story to deliver an entertainingly complicated epic."
- Publishers Weekly
"This novel is packed with action. Using a spare writing style, the author rapidly drives the heroine and hero through their (mostly) separate paths of self discovery, paths replete with court intrigue, battles, sorcerers, human sacrifice, demon attacks, abductions, escapes from slavery, romance, and ...Dragons. The dragons, when they arrive, do not disappoint; they remain as mysterious, ethereal and potent as they have become in the minds of the characters and the reader. I found myself carrying the book with me so that I could use stolen moments to find out what happens next. Although this novel stands on its own, clearly more adventures are planned. For those who like to immerse in a fully realized world the appendices include a pronunciation guide with historic roots, songs and lays, and a teaser for the next volume."
- Barnes & Noble Review
"A gender balanced fantasy adventure. The novel is very well written fantasy adventure in a well flushed out world. The characters are in depth and cross all genders with strong female protagonist in important roles in the world. the novel is in depth in its world building with maps and songs that enrich the sense that this is a real world with its own history and culture. I highly recommend this to anyone who loves fantasy, strong female characters, and in depth worlds."
- Amazon Review
"Reminiscent of Tolkien in terms of depth & complexity."
- Goodreads Review
