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The First Ancestor: An Epic Fantasy Novel (Ranger of the Titan Wilds, Book 2) Kindle Edition

4.5 out of 5 stars 1,347 ratings

The best-selling epic fantasy series that began with The Last Ranger continues in its thrilling sequel, The First Ancestor.

She avenged the fallen. Rebelled against an empire. Commanded a titan itself. Now Leiyn must win a war against death incarnate.

Oathbound to a deceased shaman, the ranger Leiyn ventures north with her comrades to fight alongside the Gasts in their ancestral war.

But this enemy is like none other Leiyn has faced. Ancient and malevolent, the very world bends to their dominion.

To overcome them, she seeks to rediscover a secret lost to time. A magic that even dryvans fear.

The true power of titans.

Leiyn must prevail, for the Gasts’ war reaches far beyond the Veiled Lands. Should she falter now, the Gast nation shall fall, and all of Unera will soon follow.

The First Ancestor is the second book in the Ranger of the Titan Wilds series. Continue the tale of adventure, wonder, friendship, and magic in this next installment today.

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RANGER OF THE TITAN WILDS

Ranger of the Titan Wilds is an epic fantasy tale full of friendship, magic, resilience, vengeance, and wonder. Enter a land trembling with a legacy of war, where rebellion simmers and giant beings known as titans terrorize the land. On this perilous frontier, only the rangers can keep the commonfolk safe.

But when tragedy claims the protectors themselves, the last ranger embarks on a quest for justice, only to unravel a plot with even greater stakes.

THE SERIES

A WORLD OF TITANS

A HIDDEN ENEMY

A TROUBLED RANGER

Ranger of the Titan Wilds
Legend of Tal
The Runewar Saga
The Famine Cycle
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Genre Epic fantasy adventure Sword & sorcery and coming of age adventure Norse epic fantasy Mythological high fantasy
About Leiyn Firebrand, a brash young ranger, protects her people from the perils of the Titan Wilds. But when the rangers themselves suffer a tragic blow, she will set out on the path for justice—and vengeance. A fell god strives to conquer the Westreach. The only ones in his way are Tal Harrenfel, a retired hero, and his precocious pupil, Garin. If they’re to survive, Tal must live up to his legend, and Garin must forge his own. An ancient magic awakens to strike at the heart of Oakharrow, the city ruled by the Mad Jarl. His mourning heirs, Bjorn and Aelthena, are left with a terrible decision: fight for their birthright, or pursue vengeance for their kin. When the God of Hunger reawakens, the final feast begins... Read all three books in The Famine Cycle trilogy in the complete box set edition.
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"Sprawling and magisterial, Rosell is redefining fantasy." - Sarah Chorn of Bookworm Blues

"Fanbloodytastic. One of the best stories I have read in a long time." - Emma, Amazon review

"A worthy sequel!" - Julia Kitvaria Sarene of Fantasy-Faction

"The hours just slip by unnoticed whilst reading." - Manie, Goodreads review

"A fantastic return to the Titan Wilds." - Craig Bookwrym

"Hard to put down." - Christopher, Goodreads review

"A real page turner. Mr. Rosell out did himself again with another great story." - Debbie, Amazon review

"Something about Josiah's writing just has me hooked." - Joel, Goodreads review

"So very vivid that it's frequently like watching a movie in my mind." - Laura, Goodreads review

"When you finish you'll wonder why the author doesn't have the next one ready for you to devour." - Marc, Amazon review

From the Author

Ranger of the Titan Wilds publishing schedule
 
Book 1:
The Last Ranger - Out now!
Book 2:
The First Ancestor - Out now!
Book 3:
The Hidden Guardian - Out now!
Book 4: 
The Wilds Exile - Out now!
Book 5: 
The Titan Revenant - Coming March 2026

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0BY3DH24N
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Rune & Requiem Press
  • Accessibility ‏ : ‎ Learn more
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ May 1, 2023
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 9.2 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 418 pages
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1952868337
  • Page Flip ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Book 2 of 5 ‏ : ‎ Ranger of the Titan Wilds
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.5 out of 5 stars 1,347 ratings

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**ANNOUNCEMENT** The Wilds Exile, Book 4 of Ranger of the Titan Wilds, has just released! Pick up your copy to continue the series.

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J.D.L. Rosell was swept away on a journey when he stepped foot outside his door and into The Hobbit. He hasn't stopped wandering since.

In his writing, he tries to recapture the wonder, adventure, and poignancy that captivated him as a child. His explorations have taken him to worlds set in over a dozen novels and five series, which include Ranger of the Titan Wilds, Legend of Tal, The Runewar Saga, and The Famine Cycle.

When he's not off on a quest, Rosell enjoys his newfound hobby of archery and older pastimes of hiking and landscape photography. But every hobbit returns home, and if you step softly and mind the potatoes, you may glimpse him curled up with his wife and two cats, Zelda and Abenthy, reading a good book or replaying his favorite video games.

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Books by J.D.L. Rosell:

RANGER OF THE TITAN WILDS

1. The Last Ranger

2. The First Ancestor

3. The Hidden Guardian

4. The Wilds Exile (Out Now!)

5. The Titan Revenant (March 2026 release)

LEGEND OF TAL

1. A King's Bargain

2. A Queen's Command

3. An Emperor's Gamble

4. A God's Plea

A Battle Between Blood (Novella)

THE RUNEWAR SAGA

1. The Throne of Ice & Ash

2. The Crown of Fire & Fury

3. The Stone of Iron & Omen

Book 4 TBA

THE FAMINE CYCLE - Available as a complete box set

1. Whispers of Ruin

2. Echoes of Chaos

3. Requiem of Silence

Secret Seller (Prequel)

The Phantom Heist (Novella)

GODSLAYER RISING - Available as a complete box set

1. Catalyst

2. Champion

3. Heretic

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Customers find the book fascinating with surprises until the end and praise its evenly paced narrative. Moreover, the writing quality is excellent, and customers appreciate the character development, with one review highlighting the strong heroine in the genre.

9 customers mention "Imagination"9 positive0 negative

Customers find the book fascinating and exciting, with surprises throughout the story. One customer particularly appreciates the world-building, describing it as exquisite.

"Exciting and very well written. Character development is very important to me in determining the worth of a book...." Read more

"...Well told tale that is evolving. Great amounts of imagination created the world and its many inhabitants. Well done, JDL Rosell." Read more

"...Splendid writing, great characters, thoroughly depicted world and beings. Another great job." Read more

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Customers find the book to be a fantastic read, with one customer noting that it keeps getting better with each book in the series.

"Another excellent book, picking up where the first left off...." Read more

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"This is such a great read. Can’t get enough of J.D.L. Rosell’s worldbuilding, and in this book he has outdone himself with character growth...." Read more

"I really enjoyed book one and two. Going to continue with the series...." Read more

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Customers enjoy the story quality of the book, praising its evenly paced narrative.

"...and plot twists in The First Ancestor all culminating in a fantastic tale." Read more

"A very evenly paced narrative. Good world building and characters with dimensions. Well told tale that is evolving...." Read more

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"This series is a really well written story that keeps your glued to the pages! You can't put it down." Read more

6 customers mention "Character development"6 positive0 negative

Customers appreciate the character development in the book, with one customer highlighting the strong heroine and another noting how well the varied personalities are defined.

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"...The magic, the people, the driven young woman who dared all to be a ranger and to find her place in the world, and her purpose...." Read more

"There is a real depth to the characters. A strong heroine in a genre not filled with such a long narratve." Read more

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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 9, 2023
    Exciting and very well written. Character development is very important to me in determining the worth of a book. Rosell does an excellent job of revealing his characters and defining their varied personalities. There are multiple surprises and plot twists in The First Ancestor all culminating in a fantastic tale.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on March 20, 2025
    A very evenly paced narrative. Good world building and characters with dimensions. Well told tale that is evolving. Great amounts of imagination created the world and its many inhabitants. Well done, JDL Rosell.
  • Reviewed in the United States on April 7, 2024
    Another excellent book, picking up where the first left off. Leiyn's story continues as we learn ever more about her and her companions and her "magic.". Splendid writing, great characters, thoroughly depicted world and beings. Another great job.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2025
    This story just keeps getting better every book. I’m already looking forward to book 3 of the Titan Wilds. The magic, the people, the driven young woman who dared all to be a ranger and to find her place in the world, and her purpose. It’s just a phenomenal story.
  • Reviewed in the United States on September 19, 2023
    There is a real depth to the characters. A strong heroine in a genre not filled with such a long narratve.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on April 17, 2025
    As truth is revealed, you are forced to adjust your beliefs. Our hero has now started her training to fully use her power and connections to the Titans and gifted souls from protectors. The Fast battle is won but war is still coming.
  • Reviewed in the United States on March 17, 2024
    This is such a great read. Can’t get enough of J.D.L. Rosell’s worldbuilding, and in this book he has outdone himself with character growth. Leiyn shows promising growth and finally grasps her role as a Ranger of the Titans. I couldn’t put the book down.
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  • Reviewed in the United States on July 4, 2024
    I really enjoyed book one and two. Going to continue with the series. HOWEVER, someone at Kindle has done this writer a great disservice by placing “Before you go…” rating pages every 20-30 pages throughout this title. You can’t scroll past them, you have to open the scroll view from an up swipe, and then work your way back manually from there to get to your next page ( or thereabouts) without going too far back and getting stuck again. At least that’s how it has to be on my Kindle. Incredibly frustrating!!! Otherwise this is a five star series all day long.

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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars Good storyline line
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 30, 2025
    A brilliant read, good indepth characters.
  • JohnnyGambler
    5.0 out of 5 stars awesome epic fantasy :)
    Reviewed in Canada on October 14, 2024
    Great read on an epic world. Lots of character development, and lots of action, and lots of massy development in this series.

    I’d become a big fan quickly !
  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars A great second book in the trilogy
    Reviewed in Australia on August 11, 2024
    I love the way the story is unfurling. The author has a great way of peeling back layers of mystery .
  • Dee Mc Bride
    5.0 out of 5 stars Brilliant story telling
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on November 15, 2024
    The first two books have held me captivated and turning each page eagerly to see what happens next.
    Great story telling and easy flow.
    Entertainment at its best in a book.
    Can't wait to start the next one.
  • James Harwood-Jones
    4.0 out of 5 stars Rich and unique
    Reviewed in Canada on December 8, 2023
    It is time to learn the ancient ways. Learn of a mysterious past. To pair knowledge with courage & face the terror that lies ahead.

    Action filled sequel expands this vivid unique world. Characters continue to attach & emotionally pull on the reader. Fantastic! Thx @jdlrosell

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