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Kings of the Wyld

The Band, Book One
Series: The Band
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Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames follows Clay Cooper, a retired mercenary, who reunites with his old band to rescue a comrade's daughter. Facing a world filled with monsters and ancient magic, the band must rekindle their former glory and bravery. This rollicking adventure combines humour, camaraderie, and heart in a vividly crafted fantasy setting.
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You might like this book if you enjoy epic fantasy adventures filled with humour, camaraderie, and thrilling battles, as it follows a group of ageing mercenaries on a quest to save the daughter of one of their own. It's perfect for fans of rollicking tales with a touch of nostalgia and heartfelt moments.

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Kings of the Wyld

A retired group of warriors must get the band back together for one last seemingly impossible mission in this rollicking fantasy debut

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Kings of the Wyld by Nicholas Eames is a rollicking tale of adventure, camaraderie, and redemption. This epic fantasy novel unfolds in a world where mercenary bands are hailed as rock stars, their exploits sung in the highest tales across the lands.

Clay "Slowhand" Cooper, once revered as a formidable member of the legendary mercenary group Saga, finds himself entrenched in a mundane, retired life, his glory days far behind him. The once-dreaded warriors of Saga have drifted apart, succumbing to the ravages of time—age, weight, and indulgence have left their marks.

However, Clay's past catches up with him when his old bandmate Gabriel, now a desperate father, arrives with a plea for aid. Gabriel's daughter, Rose, is trapped in the city of Castia, which is under siege by a monstrous enemy horde, teeming with deadly creatures numbering a hundred thousand strong. The stakes are insurmountably high, and the odds of success are slim, but to save Rose, Gabriel needs the old band to reunite for one last tour.

The journey across the ominous expanse of the Heartwyld is fraught with peril at every turn. Clay must persuade his former comrades—each now a shadow of their former selves—to shake off the dust of their retired lives and take up arms once more. It’s a quest that demands the very essence of heroism and foolish valour, a mission that will see the fallen legends rise again to reclaim their former glory and carve their names into the annals of history one last time.

Filled with pulse-pounding action, laugh-out-loud humour, and moments of deep poignancy, Kings of the Wyld is a love letter to the fantasy genre, celebrating the enduring human spirit and the bonds forged in the crucible of shared adversity. It's a saga of old warriors, unlikely friendships, and the eternal struggle for one last chance at greatness.

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Nicholas Eames' debut is praised for its blend of classic quest fantasy with modern sensibilities, filled with humour and heart. Reviewers highlight its well-crafted characters, engaging action, and nostalgic touches reminiscent of Dungeons and Dragons, making it both an entertaining and touching read.

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ISBN: 9780356509020

Publisher: Little, Brown Book Group

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 23 February 2017

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Orbit

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 33.0mm

Width: 130.0mm

Height: 196.0mm

Weight: 360g

Pages: 528

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About the Author

Nicholas Eames was born to parents of infinite patience and unstinting support in Wingham, Ontario. Though he attended college for theatre arts, he gave up acting to pursue the infinitely more attainable profession of 'epic fantasy novelist'. Kings of the Wyld is his first novel. Nicholas loves black coffee, neat whiskey, the month of October and video games. He currently lives in Ontario, Canada, and is probably writing at this very moment.

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