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The Road To Dar Rodon (Tales of the Mukhtaar Lords Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Nat Russo (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 41 ratings
Erindor, the visionary fantasy world that ignited imaginations worldwide in Necromancer Awakening, comes to life once more in a story of vengeance and redemption in this latest novelette from Amazon bestselling author Nat Russo.

Mujahid Lord Mukhtaar, leader of the twelve necromantic clans, is one of the most powerful necromancers in Erindor. In the course of a single year, he is banished from his home, forced into hiding, and separated from those who need him most. When a long-awaited trip to one of his covens ends in betrayal and death, Mujahid sets out on a journey of revenge against the last men on Erindor he thought would betray him: the peace-loving Arinian priests of Dar Rodon.

But it’s the holy season, and the pilgrim road to Dar Rodon is both heavily traveled and heavily guarded. When Mujahid comes face to face with a lone Arinian priest, he has a choice: continue his journey across the desert in secrecy and solitude, or take the old man with him to discover the reason for the priesthood’s treachery.

The road to Dar Rodon may lead Mujahid through the desert of Erindor…but it will lead him through the desert of his soul along the way.



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  1. Reading age
    12 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 1
    Tales of the Mukhtaar Lords
  3. Print length
    54 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    August 8, 2014
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Here's what readers and critics are saying about The Mukhtaar Chronicles:

"Mind-blowingly good." - Nicholas Rossis, #1 Bestselling Author of the epic fantasy series Pearseus.
"Best book I've read this year. Nat Russo could turn into my favorite author." - Phillip Ferriera, Owner of ReviewBoard.Com
"Necromancer Awakening by Nat Russo is one of the finest examples of fantasy genre fiction I have ever seen. I started to say, "seen in a long time," but the qualifier isn't applicable, since Russo is well able to hold his own among such lights as Martin, Gaiman and Gabaldon." - C. L. Roman, Editor, Brass Rag Press

From the Author

Hi friends,

If you've been waiting for a followup to Necromancer Awakening, wait no longer.

My latest release, The Road To Dar Rodon, is a novelette set in Erindor prior to the events of Necromancer Awakening. Those of you who loved Mujahid Mukhtaar will be happy to see him make his return to the stage as the main character.

If you haven't read Necromancer, no need to worry. This is a standalone story that everyone can enjoy.

Cheers!
Nat

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00MKE10D0
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Erindor Press; 1st edition (August 8, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ August 8, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 388 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 54 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.4 4.4 out of 5 stars 41 ratings

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Nat Russo

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Nat Russo was born in New York, raised in Arizona, and has lived just about everywhere in-between. He’s gone from pizza maker, to radio DJ, to Catholic seminarian (in a Benedictine monastery, of all places), to police officer, to software engineer. His career has taken him from central Texas to central Germany, where he worked as a defense contractor for Northrop Grumman. He's spent most of his adult life developing software, playing video games, running a Cub Scout den, gaining/losing/gaining/losing weight, and listening to every kind of music under the sun.

Along the way he managed to earn a degree in Philosophy and a black belt in Tang Soo Do.

He currently makes his home in central Texas with his wife, teenage son, mischievous beagle, and shepherd mix.

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Customers find the story engaging and well-written. They describe it as an entertaining read from start to finish. The characters are described as well-developed and the pacing is fast.

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Customers enjoyed the story length. They found it a great addition to the story, with an interesting narrative and world of magic. The characters were great and the internal lore was loved. It provided more background for Mujahid and introduced new layers to the rich history.

"...I'm not sure, but probably. This is a completely self-contained story...." Read more

"...For anyone who has read Necromancer Awakening, this is a great addition to the story...." Read more

"...This is too great of a story to give more than I have away...." Read more

"...I was thoroughly engrossed in the story from beginning to end. I won't post any spoilers, but it was very satisfying on multiple levels...." Read more

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Customers find the book enjoyable and entertaining from start to finish. They say it's a good follow-up to Necromancer Awakening and satisfying on multiple levels.

"...In conclusion, it's a short read, but well worth your time. (As an aside, the cover art for this book is great... kudos to the artist)" Read more

"...I won't post any spoilers, but it was very satisfying on multiple levels...." Read more

"A fantastic beginning to his "Necromancer: Awakening", introducing Lord Mukhtaar and showing his tendency to over react, almost to the..." Read more

"...The Author does a great job the first full length book was great and I look forward to book 2." Read more

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Customers enjoy the character development. They say he's the perfect character you'd love to dislike.

"...Father Dominic nearly steals the show - he's absolutely the perfect character you'd love to hate but really can't help but love...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the pacing of the story. They say it provides a good background on the Mukhtaar Chronicles and an introduction to Mujahid Lord Mukhtaur.

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  • Nathan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mr. Russo delivers again
    Reviewed in the United States on August 10, 2014
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    If you're reading this story, you must have already read Necromancer: Awakening like me and were waiting for more. This isn't the sequel we've all been waiting for yet, but it is a great, bite-sized prequel. Mr. Russo does a great job of fleshing out some of Mujahid's backstory without making it feel like he's just regurgitating some notes he has buried on his desk somewhere.

    Mujahid is such a great character, and he really gets to shine in this story. But honestly, Father Dominic nearly steals the show - he's absolutely the perfect character you'd love to hate but really can't help but love.

    Can you read this story if you haven't read Necromancer: Awakening first? I'm not sure, but probably. This is a completely self-contained story.

    In conclusion, it's a short read, but well worth your time.

    (As an aside, the cover art for this book is great... kudos to the artist)
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  • Neil E Howell
    5.0 out of 5 stars I loved this stand alone addition
    Reviewed in the United States on October 19, 2014
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    I loved this stand alone addition...my biggest issue with the whole story is that it was SHORT. Oh well. It is a complete short story....kinda like what a chapter may be....in fact, when I flipped to the "next page (kindle) I was surprised to see it had ended. In that I was wanting to see where he was headed to next.

    About the story, It is stand alone. It takes place at a different time from the series, and it does not assume you have read the book. By taking place earlier in the characters life, you get a little bit different perspective as well.

    I always thought that a writer, given how much effort they go into world building, that there are a ton of short stories that could be written to show more depth to the world of that series.
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  • Hope
    4.0 out of 5 stars Great addition to The Mukhtaar Chronicles
    Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2015
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    Majahid is on a mission for revenge, heading for Dar Rodon to make the Arinian priests who killed his friends pay. So the last thing he wants to do is get stuck with an Arinian priest who insists on accompanying him there. But he just can't shake this priest without calling attention to himself (something he wants to avoid since he's a banned Necromancer), so he reluctantly lets the priest come along.

    I don't want to give too much away, but overall I enjoyed this short read. Majahid definitely grows as a character in this novella, and he and the Arinian priest's interactions were highly enjoyable. For anyone who has read Necromancer Awakening, this is a great addition to the story. I wouldn't really recommend this to anyone who hasn't already read the main story, though, because while this short read enriched the main book, anyone who isn't familiar with it would have a hard time following the story.
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  • Kindle Customer
    3.0 out of 5 stars A Parable , Perhaps, in an Alternative Reality
    Reviewed in the United States on March 8, 2015
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    Interesting premise of the necromancer religion(?) bringing back souls from the dead through necropotency magic to save a dying planet. All is not as it appears. Actually nothing is as it appears, and a direction for the future comes in mystical visions. It may be a quest of hope for the living instead of death brought by the necromancer. Not quite enough of the parable to grasp the theme for the sequels to follow from this short prequel.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Wow!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 3, 2015
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    Mr. Russo has such a way with words. I loved The Road to Dar Rodon. This is a short story whose character Mujahid Lord Mukhtaar is full of passion and justice for where he believes a wrong has been committed.

    As Mr. Russo draws you deeper into the character Mujahid you meet a new character Father Dominic and what a pair the two of them are. The humor between the two characters on their journey had me laughing out loud.

    This is too great of a story to give more than I have away.

    Following the end of this story is an introduction to Mr. Russo’s Necromancer Awakening. Wow, is all I have to say. My fingers are itching to dive into this one.

    Thank you Mr. Russo.
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  • Melinda D. Wiselka
    5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful treat!
    Reviewed in the United States on February 8, 2018
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    Mr. Russo has excellent descriptive powers and incredible editing skills. This piece is flawless. I was drawn into this world from the first paragraph. Highly recommend for those who want a taste of Mr. Russo's storytelling talent, but, fortunately, there is more out there, when you've finished this tale. Pick up one of his other books afterward and enjoy!
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  • CMH
    5.0 out of 5 stars Mujahid get his own story
    Reviewed in the United States on August 13, 2014
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    In this prequel to Necromancer Awakening, Mujahid sets out on a journey of passion, but finds more than he expected on the Road to Dar Rodon. I was thoroughly engrossed in the story from beginning to end. I won't post any spoilers, but it was very satisfying on multiple levels.

    Russo introduces a number of enticing new layers to the already rich history and culture of the world of the Mukhtaar Lords.

    Eagerly anticipating the next book in the series.
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  • Ken Hughes
    4.0 out of 5 stars a funny thing happened on the way to the massacre
    Reviewed in the United States on October 20, 2014
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    Yes, Nat Russo has followed his top-selling Necromancer Awakening by giving Mujahid the master necromancer his own prequel short story. And it's not a deep, dramatic exploration of his past-- there's a moment here that prepares the ground for the events in Awakening, but despite the spotlight it gets you could almost miss it because you're just having fun.

    Reading Dar Rodon is walking a few leagues in the shoes of the champion of a persecuted order, trying to carve out justice on a day where everything from treacherous soldiers to infuriating, oblivious priests seem to be getting in his way. More exactly, one particular priest-- and the byplay about guilt and killing people with compasses might be worth the tale's price in itself.

    Betrayal, redemption, faith, a background of prophecy, and a storm of levitated boulders here and there. Again, just plain fun.
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