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The Iron Keys: A Tale Of Emaneska (Emaneska Series) Kindle Edition

by Ben Galley (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 29 ratings
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The Marshes of Efjar have never been conquered. The scholars say it is the inhospitable terrain, the mazelike bogs, or insects the size of a fist. But any warrior who's ever trod these lands know the true danger: the minotaur clans that call them home.

Twice the height of a human and fond of raw flesh, the Efjar minotaurs have repelled the Arka armies time and time again. It now falls to The Iron Keys – a famed regiment of the finest soldiers and mages – to put an end to the war. And for fresh recruit Farden the Written, it is his first glimpse of the terrors of Efjar.

Death awaits all who enter the Marshes.

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This new short story is set before The Emaneska Series, and tells the tale of Farden and his role in the Efjar Skirmishes. For more from the dark world of Emaneska and to follow Farden's journey, read The Emaneska Series and Scalussen Chronicles.

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    48 pages
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  4. Publication date
    March 18, 2022
  5. Reading age
    14 - 18 years
  6. File size
    1393 KB
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B09VZ1D8K5
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ BenGalley.com; 1st edition (March 18, 2022)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 18, 2022
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 1393 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 48 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars 29 ratings

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Ben Galley

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Get a free copy of "The Iron Keys" - a prequel short story from Ben's Emaneska Series at: www.linktr.ee/bengalley

Ben Galley is a British author of dark and epic fantasy who currently lurks in Vancouver, Canada. Since publishing his Emaneska Series in 2010, Ben has released the award-winning Scarlet Star Trilogy and The Heart of Stone, the critically-acclaimed Chasing Graves Trilogy and Scalussen Chronicles, and the new Bloodwood Saga.

When he isn't conjuring up new stories or arguing the finer points of magic systems and dragon anatomy, Ben terrorises the Canadian wilds, swills Scotch single malts, and snowboards very, very badly. One day he hopes to haunt an epic treehouse in the mountains and dole out side quests to passersby.

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Adele
5.0 out of 5 stars Farden Early On
Reviewed in the United States on July 26, 2022
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Ben Galley has given us a well-written insight into Farden. As one of my favorite characters, this short story has added more depth to my understanding of what makes Farden tick.
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Ami A.
4.0 out of 5 stars Great dark fantasy!
Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2023
The Iron Keys is a short story that introduces Farden, a mage, and reveals a bit about the Iron Keys. It is packed with dangers and fighting between two groups of soldiers. I enjoyed it and am looking forward to reading more of the Emaneska universe.

Disclaimer: I received this ebook from the author and this is my honest and freely given opinion.
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michael
4.0 out of 5 stars Good, short, fast paced intro to Farden.
Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2023
This is a fun, quick paced introduction to Farden. Good for a weekend or weeknight. This can easily be read in one sitting.
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shawn vicknair
5.0 out of 5 stars great story
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
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a glimpse one of the major events that helped form the Farden we get to know so well in the Emaneska series. far too short but we'll worth reading.
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