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The Darkness Within: A Lythinall Novel: Book 2 (The Lythinall Series) Kindle Edition

by Michael D. Nadeau (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 out of 5 stars 8 ratings
The Incarnation of death has been slowed, but at a cost. Rhoe and his companions must reach the city of Everknight and find a way to stop the Incarnation for good.Yet Everknight is not a safe city. Intrigue and assassins lie around every corner, and the mastermind behind it is eager for Rhoe to arrive. Revelations and long hidden secrets come to light, but will they help our heroes cause... or tear it all down? (Book 2 in the Lythinall series)
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B08WPVV946
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Skullgate Media
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  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ February 28, 2021
  • Edition ‏ : ‎ 3rd
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.2 MB
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 316 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1735504087
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  • Book 2 of 3 ‏ : ‎ The Lythinall Series
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Michael D. Nadeau

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Born in the usual way, I started roleplaying Dungeons and Dragons at the age of 8. I stopped playing it for awhile but soon plunged back into this world of fantasy and magic once more. I discovered a world of imagination and loved the myriad of possibilities that it offered. For years I designed worlds and cities, even races, and just as quickly I brought them tumbling down in ruin. I could create pantheons of Gods, and heroes to battle against their evil plots. I also started reading avidly, thanks to a teacher in high school, and this opened up more worlds for me to peruse and dissect for my own purposes. For the last 30+ years I have been coming up with whole functioning societies......but what was next?

Well I was already writing short bio's for characters in our game, and elaborate back stories for interesting people that we would interact with, so how was that very different than writing a book? So in 2011 I started putting my brain to use on developing a new world, except this time I would have to fill in everything. Lythinall was born. I published The Darkness Returns (A Lythinall Novel) Book 1 in June 2017, and The Darkness Within (A Lythinall Novel) Book 2 in 2018. Then it happened. A publisher read my story and wanted me. In 2018 I was signed by Kyanite Publishing! i put out a lot of short stories with them but sadly they closed their doors in 2019...but Skullgate Media wanted to sign me! My complete trilogy is now out as well as an anthology of tales all based in Lythinall. Other than all of this I still play the game that started it all, and I still design places, people and items when I'm not hanging out with my family or working my ass off at my day job

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  • JProcDoc
    5.0 out of 5 stars A solid second entry, a great book overall!
    Reviewed in the United States on January 14, 2025
    Firstly, if you enjoy Nadeau's writing, you will very much enjoy this entry as well. It's such a breath of fresh air to read the unique style of solid fantasy, whimsy and a grounded perspective. The way the characters interact continues to make you feel like you are present for the events, rather than sitting inside each character's head. This is the second of the Darkness Trilogy in the Lythinall Universe and I highly recommend reading the first as well. Several new, unique characters are introduced and setup for seemingly pivotal roles in the future. Several important characters come into direct conflict and its is outstanding to see how they play out and feel the shift in the world at large as events take place.

    The pacing is great and chapters are never so lengthy you forget where you started off. There is distinct progress and movement throughout each, which I appreciate as a Dad with sometimes disrupted or shortened reading sessions.

    Pros:
    World feels really fleshed out and if you have read any of his other work, look for easter eggs. There is a surprising amount of connection between all of the elements with subsequent works either fleshing out the connection or referencing them.
    Characters are well thought out and realistic.
    Story Pacing is exceptional. Not too fast, not too slow, lengthy on the good, weighty bits and quicker on the "interludes."

    The only Con:
    There are a couple of characters I wish felt a little more resolved, as I enjoy that Nadeau's writing always makes each book feel like a complete story on its own. It's really the only mark I can put against this book though.

    Overall:
    Highly recommend to any that enjoy something a little different but familiar. If nothing else, its a great taste of his writing which is always enjoyable.
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  • DMShepard
    4.0 out of 5 stars Fast Paced Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on November 13, 2020
    My Review of the Darkness Within, by Michael Nadeau, sequel to The Darkness Returns

    Though he provides a brief synopsis at the beginning of what has transpired in the previous book, without missing a beat, Michael brings us right back to where we left off in the land of Lythinall. And in doing so, we start the story with a battle between a Dar’Krist and a dragon.

    The action doesn’t stop there. When we left our heroes in the Darkness Returns, they had just faced off against a Wolvren, with Rhoe severely wounded. They’ve been taken to River Vale to be healed before continuing on their way home to Everknight.

    New Characters

    Michael introduces some new and unique characters in his sequel.

    Trashcan-guy

    Spoiler alert: this ain’t going to be an easy journey. Treachery awaits around every bend. And new characters come out of the woodwork, or in this case out of the trash pile to assist them on their way. The mysterious recluse Graf who at first appears to be just some crazy, ragged, smelly homeless guy, saves Allissanna (Liss) from assassins and becomes and unwilling recruit in getting them to Everknight in one piece. As with many of Michael’s characters, he is much more than he seems.

    Evil Queen

    A new villain joins the pantheon. It would appear that the awakening of the evil incarnation Dar’Krist is being orchestrated by a legendary elf-queen to the south. I’ll leave most of the details and description out, but I have to admit I liked her style. She reminded me of Salma Hayek’s Vampire in From Dusk til Dawn, when she pushes George Clooney to the floor and tells him he’s going to be her dog, and his name will be Spot. He establishes right away that this evil queen means business, and the word ‘empathy’ is not in her vocabulary. But also, my intuition tells me that her plan to control Dar’Krist isn’t going to pan out the way she thinks.

    Sexy Bard

    Jenna the Bard, appears on the scene. One of the things I like most about Michael’s fantasy is that it includes unique magical characters. They’re not the typical elves, orcs and trolls (though worls has some of that too). In this case, Jenna is a bard and a warrior on a mission, but you also quickly realize she’s something more. I’ll let you read and find out what. Her side quest to seduce Karsis cracked me up. I was waiting for Karsis to just tell her, “Look, I’m not a piece of meat!”

    Character Development

    Most of the other characters take a back seat in this story, but Liss is pushed to the forefront as she realizes that leadership isn’t as glamourous and easy as the songs and stories make it out to be. While she’s still rash and impulsive at times, she learns to consider others as she leads the group of refugees toward Everknight, knowing that they are being pursued all along the way. I feel Michael does a credible job here as she doesn’t lose her underlying temper/impulsive nature instantly, she is still slowly learning to control it.

    Pacing

    Michael sets a fast pace with this story, with non-stop action. The sequence with Karsis and Caerlyn fighting the Demon is pretty epic. Almost more Dreampunk than fantasy. And we finally get the big reveal on who/what Karsis is. There was one point, I thought for sure Rhoe had naively screwed up (won’t spoil it, but I was saying in my head, don’t fall for it—he’s the villain, doh!). My one hesitation is that at times the story felt compressed. He has several complex plot lines and character arcs going on. I would like to have seen more emotion and detail at times, and I was left saying to myself, “wait that’s it?”. He has enough here that I felt it could have been split into two stories with ease. Don’t get me wrong, this is in no way going to deter me from reading the last book, because I just have to find out how he’s going to wrap this up. More the difference between four and five stars.

    If you’re looking for fast paced, high fantasy, check out Micahel Nadeau’s The Darkness Within. You’ll enjoy his complex world of Lythinall and his cast of compelling characters.
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  • Alpha
    5.0 out of 5 stars It Just Gets Better and Better!
    Reviewed in the United States on October 21, 2020
    I absolutely adore Michael's immense fantasy world in this series. Book 2 bursts on the scene right where we left off in The Darkness Returns. We enjoy even more dynamic characters and he brings everyone and everything together beautifully, enticing us even further for the next installment.
    Karsis is my fav character for sure and I love it when he's in the scene because you know it will be magical, entertaining, and intense.
    This high fantasy is the ultimate. The storyline, world-building, and characters are out of this world!! (Pun intended)
    I would love to read a little more romance between some of these characters, but now I'm just being picky.
    This book takes you on an epic journey through strange lands with fantastical creatures and landscapes. If you love High Fantasy, then grab your copy of The Darkness Within! And if you haven't read book 1, The Darkness Returns, WTH! Get on it.
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  • A Ray
    5.0 out of 5 stars Highly recommended fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on May 3, 2021
    This second installment hit the ground running! I absolutely loved the first book of this trilogy and was thrilled the second book hooked me and kept me turning pages. New and unique characters were introduced and joined the characters I'd already fell in love with. Such a great story that was easy to get lost in and had me laughing and crying with emotion through out. Lovely writing that flowed and kept my attention with each page. Can't wait for the next book.
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  • Phebe Yawson
    5.0 out of 5 stars Epic Fantasy
    Reviewed in the United States on July 24, 2021
    The storyline alone kept turning pages into the wee hours of the morning. I fell in love with character after character with their individual journies, failures and triumphs. I hurt, I laughed, I cried, I became anger.
    Every detail was well planned and executed. I am now a fan!
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  • -BSD
    5.0 out of 5 stars A continuation of an excellent series
    Reviewed in the United States on May 11, 2021
    The adventure picks up right where the last left off, and it's a wild ride the whole way through!
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