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The Obsidian Ascent: Emerald City Dragons - Book 1 Kindle Edition

by Wes Grandmont III (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 10 ratings
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Magical beasts are hunting Alley Ward, a college student with a deadly secret she’s kept hidden for years.

Alley Ward has a secret—the kind of secret that can level a city block. Her plan had always been simple: Complete her medical doctorate and find a permanent cure for her unstable “condition”. But things aren’t simple anymore. Now she’s being hunted by dangerous creatures that can hide among us.

Now there’s a new plan: Stay alive.

Will Alley survive long enough to unravel the truth behind her mysterious past and help prevent a war that threatens to destroy our world?

If you like Jim Butcher, M.D. Massey, Patricia Briggs, Michael Anderle, Shayne Silvers, Ilona Andrews, Rick Gualtieri, Kim Harrison, Brad Magnarella or Orlando A. Sanchez you'll love the new Emerald City Dragons urban fantasy series!

Buy The Obsidian Ascent and get lost in an action-packed adventure filled with dragons, mages, and magic today!

Recent praise for The Obsidian Ascent:

★★★★★ "...a fast paced action fantasy with an intriguing take on magic...I have read quite a bit of dragon fantasy and cannot compare it to another story that would do it justice. It was fun to read and easily makes you look forward to the next one."

★★★★★ "It pulls you in and you do not want to put it down!"

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Recent praise for The Obsidian Ascent:

★★★★★ "...a fast paced action fantasy with an intriguing take on magic...I have read quite a bit of dragon fantasy and cannot compare it to another story that would do it justice. It was fun to read and easily makes you look forward to the next one."

★★★★★ "It pulls you in and you do not want to put it down!"

About the Author

Wesley Grandmont III is a writer, artist and game developer who is passionate about crafting immersive worlds for his readers. He writes stories that mix the modern world with the world of magic-action-packed fantasies with the mystery and pacing of espionage thrillers. A seasoned veteran of the video game industry, Wes has worked on over twenty games, most recently as Lead Technical Art Director on Microsoft's Halo 5: Guardians, and Sony's Ghost of Tsushima. When not crafting new stories and games, he loves coffee (lots of coffee), skiing, hiking and spending time with family and friends in the Pacific Northwest.

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07GZMSXDG
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Steamfire Studios (August 30, 2018)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 30, 2018
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2428 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 444 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.2 4.2 out of 5 stars 10 ratings

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Recommended Series Reading Order:

1. The Alley of Secrets

2. The Obsidian Ascent

3. The City of Ruins

4. The Lost Warden

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About the Author:

Wes Grandmont III is a writer, artist and game developer who is passionate about crafting immersive worlds for his readers. He writes stories that mix the modern world with magic—urban fantasies with the tension and pacing of espionage thrillers. His debut series, Emerald City Dragons, is an urban fantasy world set in and around Seattle.

A seasoned veteran of the video game industry, Wes has worked on over twenty games, most recently as Lead Technical Art Director on Microsoft’s Halo 5 : Guardians, and Sony’s Ghost of Tsushima.

When not crafting new stories and games, he loves coffee (lots of coffee), skiing, hiking and spending time with family and friends in the Pacific Northwest.

To learn more visit: www.wesleygrandmont.com

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whytedove
5.0 out of 5 stars ACTION-PACKED IMAGINATIVE ADVENTURE
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2019
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This book has plenty of action, interesting characters—both human and nonhuman--and vivid settings with descriptions integrated with the adventure. Obsidian Ascent begins with unresolved problems and unrevealed secrets, continues as both are revealed to be more complex than at first believed, and ends with satisfying resolution and revelation. I especially liked the vivid and concrete way in which the author described Alley’s struggle to control her strange powers so that my imagination could take hold of it and participate in her inner turmoil. I also appreciated the idea that magic and technological discoveries aren’t so very different. As wise as one of his Mages, Wes Grandmont III crafted a story that both sates his readers’ hunger for exciting and imaginative entertainment, and at the same time, leaves them thirsting for more from these characters, worlds, and amazing escapades. I've already started the next book in this series and have been hooked from the start.
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John P. Germann
5.0 out of 5 stars A fun, action-packed wild ride!
Reviewed in the United States on May 14, 2019
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Alley Ward is trying to lead a normal life despite being the sole survivor of a number of bizarre, and very deadly accidents. During the day, she is juggling school work, a steady job, and just keeping up with friends. When she falls asleep, she is haunted by vivid nightmares of being chased down by monsters. The nightmare becomes very real and deadly reality when it catches up to her one day at work. Alley is forced to run for her life, while searching desperately for answers, and struggling to control a wild and mysterious energy coming from within her.

Excitement blazes throughout this urban fantasy debut novel, as shape shifters, fire-spitting dragons, giant mechs, and powerful magic collide with a modern day Seattle. The Obsidian Ascent is a fun, action-packed wild ride, and is best enjoyed while drinking a hot cup of coffee, with cream and sugar. I'm looking forward to what comes next!
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caard
5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent young adult fantasy
Reviewed in the United States on September 12, 2018
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This is a fast paced action fantasy with an intriguing take on magic that is built into the world along with the characters. Grandmont leaves some crumbs behind for further exploration, hopefully seeding some twists and turns in the plotline of his next book. I have read quite a bit of dragon fantasy and cannot compare it to another story that would do it justice. It was fun to read and easily makes you look forward to the next one.
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katie
5.0 out of 5 stars Great fantasy book with dragons and dragons!
Reviewed in the United States on August 12, 2019
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I enjoyed reading this book, however it took be awhile to fully understand exactly what was happening so it took me awhile before I started really liking it. I definitely recommend the book and I plan on reading the free books that you can request from the author. I think it would have been better to add the prologue to this book or release the prologue first. It would have made things flow better.
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Juttyswife
5.0 out of 5 stars Exciting adventure and imagination.
Reviewed in the United States on September 23, 2018
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It pulls you in and you do not want to put it down! I read it in 3 days! Can not wait for more! Great storyline Wes!
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Trudi Marshall
5.0 out of 5 stars Urban Fantasy at its best.
Reviewed in the United States on October 6, 2018
This story line kept me captive from the first page! Dragons and Mages, what more could you ask for in a story, plus just enough hints that there are more adventures hiding in the future. Grandmont seriously has a lot of promise, and I for one cannot wait to follow along with him.
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Mary
5.0 out of 5 stars Magic and dragons! Oh my!
Reviewed in the United States on November 24, 2018
This is a very fast paced story. The intermingling of magic, dragons, pixies, elves and humans is griping. Ah, the very good coffee in Seattle.
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