Heroes Of Hastovia Book 1 The First Adventure

Author : Mark Boutros
Publisher : Mark Boutros
Page : 328 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2022-07-16
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Heroes of Hastovia Book 1: The First Adventure by Mark Boutros Pdf

Will Karl find his true home before he’s killed by a crazed Man-Hawk? Karl’s had a rotten week. He lost another job, a tyrant Man-Hawk invaded the only place he ever called home, and to make things worse, a greedy parrot just revealed that Karl isn’t who he thinks he is. Clueless and hopeless, Karl has to find a portal to his real home before he’s captured. Luckily he has the help of an Oaf, obsessed with revenge but incapable of killing, and Questions, the last of her kind who can only talk in questions. And so Karl’s adventure begins. He’s forced to explore a magical world that terrifies him. He'll make friends, enemies and put his hand in dragon dung. It’s an adventure he doesn’t want to be on, but one which will change his life… forever. International Emmy nominated writer, Mark Boutros, brings you a warm, humorous and sometimes dark fantasy about friendship, featuring magic, monsters, morons and more. PRAISE FOR HEROES OF HASTOVIA: "The story has the perfect balance of fantasy and comedy, making this book an unputdownable page turner....I still don't know what an eye sneeze is, maybe one day i'll know. If you like Roald Dahl and Terry Pratchett, this is for you!" By Pixie Britton, author of Kill or Cure “Mark has found the perfect sense of balance between fantasy and comedy and wove them together to make this book a page-turner (I read this in a day). You will honestly be swept away in the wonderfully whimsical world of this book and will eagerly be right alongside our bunch of misfits for the ride. To see the world as they do and come in contact with some magnificent creatures.” By Lauren Reads Join the three-part fantasy comedy adventure!

Author : Mark Boutros
Publisher : Mark Boutros
Page : 1495 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2022-07-20
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Heroes of Hastovia Collection by Mark Boutros Pdf

The complete fantasy comedy series and an exclusive short story - Heroes of Hastovia Origins: The Rise of Ragnus Book 1: The First Adventure Will Karl find his true home before he’s killed by a crazed Man-Hawk? Karl’s had a rotten week. He lost another job, a tyrant Man-Hawk invaded the only place he ever called home, and to make things worse, a greedy parrot just revealed that Karl isn’t who he thinks he is. Clueless and hopeless, Karl has to find a portal to his real home before he’s captured. Luckily he has the help of an Oaf, obsessed with revenge but incapable of killing, and Questions, the last of her kind who can only talk in questions. And so Karl’s adventure begins. He’s forced to explore a magical world that terrifies him. He'll make friends, enemies and put his hand in dragon dung. It’s an adventure he doesn’t want to be on, but one which will change his life… forever. Book 2: Rise of the Deathbringer Peace doesn’t last. It’s just a temporary break while war rests. They might as well rename times of peace ‘war holidays’ Karl and his friends have had their fill of conflict and are thankful to live whatever is considered a normal life. But not too far away, a noble deed produces terrifying results, awakening a fearsome foe obsessed with unleashing a power so devastating it could destroy all life on Hastovia. Karl and his friends must find a magic relic, put their trust in the untrustworthy, and make sacrifices that could include their lives. Hastovia needs some heroes. Book 3: In Memory of... Would you risk your afterlife to get back to those you love? Karl has one more adventure in him. Can he stop the greatest evil he's ever faced, or will this be his final adventure for the wrong reasons? Reviews: I heard this was weird, and it definitely is, but the best kind of weird! The author has found a great balance between comedy and fantasy, and I love the characters I met on Karl's journey. It's witty, charming and full of creativity, but it's all so easy to imagine. I can see why some people have likened it to Pratchett, but I think this is somewhere between Pratchett's whimsy and The Princess Bride's charm. I can't wait to read the second book Get the complete collection of the comedy fantasy series now. It's packed with magic, monsters, adventure, strange creatures, and characters you'll wish were your friends, and some you're glad you don't know.

Author : Mark Boutros
Publisher : Mark Boutros
Page : 307 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2020-12-24
Category : Performing Arts
ISBN : 9781916297449

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The Craft of Character by Mark Boutros Pdf

“The most complete and comprehensive guide to character I've ever read." Adam Croft Character is at the heart of every story. We love stories because we fall in love with characters, we want to see what happens to them and we want to see them experience hope and despair. International Emmy nominated writer, Mark Boutros, offers a guide to creating characters who are engaging, emotionally driven and memorable. With experience as a screenwriter, novelist, creative writing teacher and mentor, Mark shares a mixture of theory and creative writing exercises to get you thinking about the questions to have in your mind during character creation. A lot of stories are perfectly functional, hitting all the right beats, but often fall short due to a thin or obvious character. Problems people think are related to plot are often symptoms of a deeper issue with the characters. Mark highlights what is at the core of character, the importance of motivation, trauma, obstacles and how every little detail can enrich an experience for an audience and ultimately make people care. How do you get to know people? By asking questions and getting to know them so you move past the shallow. Do the same during character development and your story will be so much more engaging for it. Each chapter focuses on an aspect important to character development and ends with exercises so you can apply the concepts to your work and write better characters. The book includes: - Goals, desires, lessons - Stakes to your character’s goal - Character flaws - Developing your character’s voice and world view - Generating truthful obstacles - How to write anti-heroes and compelling villains - Character and personality traits - Common mistakes in character writing - Character research - A character questionnaire The majority of the ideas originate from the author’s screenwriting experience, but they apply to all forms of story, whether it be fiction writing or playwriting, because the focus is on what really makes a character stand out and memorable. The job of the writer is to deliver an emotional experience. Character is the heart of that. If you're looking for a book to help you to improve your screenplay writing, fiction writing, or play writing then this is for you. An invaluable tool for beginner and experienced writers. This is perfect for anyone interested in screenwriting books, fiction writing books, or character development books. Praise for The Craft of Character: “Would 100% recommend not only for beginners, but also for experienced writers looking to get to know their characters better. A bit like writer-character therapy.” reader review “Both the chapters and the exercises are easy to understand and get through. Mark Boutros clearly knows his stuff and seems happy to be able to help the reader, rather than becoming lecturing and elitist. The structure of the book also means that it is easy to dip back into, when you come across a specific problem, and as such it is a great little reference book, which any aspiring storyteller would benefit from.” reader review “Normally, I find myself arguing with the author of craft books, but here I would say 90% of what I read were things I either found helpful, or flat out agreed with whole heartedly and just needed a reminder on why these things are important. The exercises were a excellent touch, especially as someone who is teaching writing, it gave me ideas on what to do for my students.” reader review

Author : Mark Boutros
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 236 pages
File Size : 46,6 Mb
Release : 2020-02
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1916297412

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Heroes of Hastovia 2 by Mark Boutros Pdf

A new evil descends on Hastovia seeking to reawaken a power so fearsome it could destroy the entire world. Karl and his friends must risk their lives to find a magic relic, put their trust in the untrustworthy and make sacrifices that will change them forever. Hastovia needs some heroes...

Author : Janet Lunn
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 0 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 1996-07
Category : Canadian juvenile fiction
ISBN : 0676970338

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The Root Cellar by Janet Lunn Pdf

It looked like an ordinary root cellar--And if twelve-year-old Rose hadn't been so unhappy in her new home, where she'd been sent to live with unknown relatives, she probably would never have fled down the stairs to the root cellar in the first place. And if she hadn't, she never would have climbed up into another century, the world of the 1860s, and the chaos of Civil War-- Scott Cameron's remarkable illustrations bring the past and a whole cast of delightful characters to life in this magnificent book.

Author : M.M. Ward,Mark Boutros,D.A. Schneider,Phil Hore,Brandon Ebinger,Danielle McNeill,Catherine Edward
Publisher : Editingle Indie House
Page : 411 pages
File Size : 46,8 Mb
Release : 2020-11-12
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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Beyond the Hallow Grave by M.M. Ward,Mark Boutros,D.A. Schneider,Phil Hore,Brandon Ebinger,Danielle McNeill,Catherine Edward Pdf

Children beware, and please give care of things that go bump in the night. It all seems like fun when you provoke mayhem and run through the graveyard to give one a fright. Please heed our warning from dusk until morning giving caution to the naive. Goblins and Ghouls wait on the foolishly brave to pull beyond the hallow grave.

Author : Roger Lancelyn Green
Publisher : Penguin UK
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2008-08-07
Category : Juvenile Fiction
ISBN : 9780141918709

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King Arthur and His Knights of the Round Table by Roger Lancelyn Green Pdf

King Arthur is one of the greatest legends of all time. From the magical moment when Arthur releases the sword in the stone to the quest for the Holy Grail and the final tragedy of the Last Battle, Roger Lancelyn Green brings the enchanting world of King Arthur stunningly to life. One of the greatest legends of all time, with an inspiring introduction by David Almond, award-winning author of Clay, Skellig, Kit's Wilderness and The Fire-Eaters.

Author : Bethany Adams
Publisher : Bethany Adams
Page : 313 pages
File Size : 46,9 Mb
Release : 2018-01-17
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9780997532012

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Soulbound by Bethany Adams Pdf

Author : Mark Lawrence
Publisher : Penguin
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 45,6 Mb
Release : 2013-08-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 9781101624937

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Emperor of Thorns by Mark Lawrence Pdf

In the final novel in the Broken Empire Trilogy, the boy who would rule all may have finally met his match... King Jorg Ancrath is twenty now—and king of seven nations. His goal—revenge against his father—has not yet been realized, and the demons that haunt him have only grown stronger. Yet no matter how tortured his path, he intends to take the next step in his upward climb. Jorg would be emperor. It is a position not to be gained by the sword but rather by vote. And never in living memory has anyone secured a majority of the vote, leaving the Broken Empire long without a leader. Jorg plans to change that. He’s uncovered the lost technology of the land, and he won’t hesitate to use it. But he soon finds an adversary standing in his way, a necromancer unlike any he has ever faced—a figure hated and feared even more than himself: the Dead King.

Author : Jez Cajiao
Publisher : Mah Publishings
Page : 352 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2021-04-24
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1838363645

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Age of Stone by Jez Cajiao Pdf

In all the games Matt has played, Dungeons are places to raid, places you dream of conquering, but when the world is stripped of electricity, and the first mana-twisted beasts start to prowl, the games all come to an end... Matt's just an ordinary guy, but when he's beaten, robbed, and left for dead, bleeding out at the bottom of a gully, it all has to change as he grasps frantically at his only chance for survival, coming as it does in the form of a glowing, dangerously pulsing light. With his reality forever altered, Matt must quickly find a suitable place to deploy the Dungeon Core, fighting his way through the hundreds of people between him and safety, because if he doesn't do it soon, a Core Detonation will solve all of his problems for him... permanently.

Author : Sarah K. L. Wilson
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2017-11-29
Category : Dragons
ISBN : 1981218955

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Dragon School by Sarah K. L. Wilson Pdf

Amel Leafbrought arrived at Dragon School just like everone else - with a dream to ride dragons and join the Dominion Sky People - the Dragon Riders. Amel has a crippled leg and Dragon School is built into a cliff with ladders going from level to level and before she can even become an initiate she must complete her First Ride on a dragon. Can Amel survive First Flight and become a Dragon School initiate?

Author : Wong Tao
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 348 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-03-13
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1989458440

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A Healer's Gift by Wong Tao Pdf

A Gifted Healer. A Dungeon Town. A Fate Yet to be Determined.

Author : Neil A. King
Publisher : Neil A. King
Page : 280 pages
File Size : 40,6 Mb
Release : 2021-09-06
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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The Signs Are Coming by Neil A. King Pdf

How can two homeless boys save London from a 350-year-old plot to destroy the city in a matter of four days? Well, there's only one way to find out... HOW DO YOU STOP HISTORY REPEATING ITSELF WHEN IT'S BECOME INVISIBLE? Dark is damaged. So damaged that he’s learnt how to switch off his emotions to protect himself, and it suits him just fine. But that was before he knew about the terrorist ghosts planning to destroy London. Normally it wouldn’t bother him, but now his only companion on the streets, Irish lad Paul Barley, has become vulnerable to their attacks. So Dark knows he’s got to do something to protect him. It’s the two of them against 350 years of plotting. An invisible strain of history, born from the 17th century, when religion and science first intertwined, has been lurking within the city, waiting for the right time to resurface. Now London’s day of reckoning has finally arrived. And it’s up to these two to save it. A percentage of all proceeds from sales of this book will be donated to youth homelessness charities. Age recommendation: The Signs Are Coming is recommended for ages 15+ Please be aware The Signs Are Coming contains themes of abuse, substance abuse and self harm.

Author : Daniel Weisbeck
Publisher : Children of the Miracle Series
Page : 160 pages
File Size : 41,5 Mb
Release : 2020-07
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 1527261506

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Children of the Miracle by Daniel Weisbeck Pdf

In a dark future, a young doctor is called on by an isolated community to help stop a deadly virus pandemic. She finds herself in a mysterious utopian society at the centre of a war over a genetically engineered human-animal hybrid species with immunity to the virus.

Author : M. Claydon
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 284 pages
File Size : 40,7 Mb
Release : 2018-04-06
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1986662594

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Love, Sick Puppy by M. Claydon Pdf

Love, Sick Puppy is a darkly comic insight into the troubled mind of protagonist Oliver Danbrook. Financially privileged, well heeled and a self proclaimed 9/10 in the looks department. This pup should be coasting through life, but he's damaged goods and things are spiralling out of control. Tormented by his past and fixated on their future, Oliver has a deadline to hit and a desire to execute on time. Love, Sick Puppy is a twisted tale of Love and/or Lust, that provokes both shock and laughter in equal measure. This story lives in London and is just as fast paced as the city itself. Sure to appeal to fans of Martin Amis, John Niven, Tom Wolfe, Brett Easton Ellis & Chuck Palahniuk.