A Beggar's Apprentice
Out of the Aftermath Book 1
By Robert Bain
Out of the Aftermath Book 1
By Robert Bain
THE TRUTH IS IN THE TALE: A young man searches for the deepest truths and uncovers an ancient power that threatens his world.
His father dead from wounds received in a calamitous battle, Sorley sets sail for rugged, lonely Innisiar, farthest west of all the isles, with little more than the shirt on his back.
But Sorley bears a tale, one with deep roots in Innisiar, one he believes will help him cheat the cold finality of his father’s death and claim the magical rune their forefathers wielded. And with it, Sorley’s place in the world.
Innisiar and its folk are not what Sorley expects, and he finds himself drawn to the most unlikely soul for guidance: the cunning, silver-tongued beggar, Liath. Yet nothing can stop Sorley’s tale from taking an abrupt turn to darkness, from casting him into a sea of perilous secrets. Among them are those of Innisiar’s folk, but most terrible are those of Sorley’s ancestors. All must be brought to light, for a malignant force threatens Innisiar, one Sorley alone can sense.
In this epic fantasy featuring storytelling and magic, a young man embarks on an adventure to fight for his home, people, and purpose.
Review
This novel was brilliant from start to finish. The world that Robert Bain has brought to life came across as very believable and I thought the characters in this novel were wonderfully drawn. The story itself was incredibly fast paced, and the action was non-stop.
If you enjoy quality fantasy this this book will be right up your street. I highly recommend this novel.
Robert Bain’s family emigrated from Scotland to Australia when he was a child, but memory of his country of birth, fed by the stories and songs of his family, persisted as he grew older. In the venerable old halls of Melbourne University, Robert dabbled in many fields of study, finally settling on anthropology and creative writing. Once his bachelor’s degree was completed, Robert returned to Scotland and immersed himself in the history, Gaelic language, and music of the highlands and islands. The traditional oral storytelling still practiced there moved and inspired him, and served as the impetus for his first novel, A Beggar’s Apprentice.
Robert’s restless spirit has taken him to many shores upon the turbulent North and Atlantic seas, as well as led him along the coasts of the Mediterranean and the Pacific. He calls both Australia and Scotland home.
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