There are hints along the way of a larger mystery, but the payoff comes late and only serves to set. The group’s mission feels like an obvious MacGuffin, which undermines the urgency of the plot even if individual episodes are enjoyable and high-energy. Somehow, Aranok must bring his companions together and uncover the conspiracy that threatens the kingdom-before war returns to the realms again. The Lost War is a fantasy novel, an entertainment, competent and well-written. The characters are distinct and well drawn, and the action scenes are clear and exciting. But they are strangers to one another, and at every step across the ravaged land, a new threat emerges, lies are revealed, and distrust could destroy everything they are working for.

The band of allies he assembles each have their own unique skills. And his latest task is to restore an exiled foreign queen to her throne. Justin Lee Anderson’s novel The Lost War was originally a self-published book that gained a ton of acclaim after winning the. In a society that fears and shuns him, Aranok is the first mage to be named King's Envoy. The Lost War by Justin Lee Anderson ebook 2 of 2 copies available Borrow Read a sample Add to wish list Add to history Description Details Reviews This sensational epic fantasy follows an emissary for the king as he gathers a group of strangers and embarks on a dangerous quest across a war-torn land. THE LOST WAR by Justin Lee Anderson (The Eidyn Saga 1) May 16. But they are strangers to one another, and at every step across the ravaged land, a new threat emerges, lies are revealed, and distrust could destroy everything they are working for.

This sensational epic fantasy follows an emissary for the king as he gathers a group of strangers and embarks on a dangerous quest across a war-torn land.ĭemons continue to burn farmlands, violent mercenaries roam the wilds, and a plague is spreading. The band of allies he assembles each have their own unique skills.