Sellenria
April 16, 2019 by JBronder
Date Published: June 20, 2018
Publisher: Lampworks Publishing
An archaeologist from a star-faring society faces a world of legends and impossible creatures…
Stenn Gremm set out to solve the mystery of his ancestor’s disappearance but instead found himself stranded on a forgotten planet. A creature made of clay has just ground his vital technology into dust and is about to do the same to Stenn when he isrescued by the deadly and enigmatic swordswoman Gilwyr.Instead of studying the life of a medieval society, Stenn must now learn to survive it.However, his training in swordsmanship and court intrigue is cut short by the chaos that follows the murder of the heir to the throne.All the archaeological digs that he had led via telepresence had not prepared him to get dirt under his fingernails and blood on his hands!
Fleeing with Gilwyr and their mentor, Ox, Stenn begins a journey of discovery, both of this world and of himself. Who are the reclusive Kir Leth who raised Gilwyr? What is the truth behind the legend of the Grimmerroth, the sorcerer who once laid waste to this land? Perhaps the answers may be found in the mysterious citadel that is said to be hidden in the desert far to the south. Stenn must combine his scientific insights with newfound skills and something that might be called magic to try to uncover the truth behind the legends before time runs out.
A fantasy adventure wrapped in a hard SF environment, Sellenria is a world where technology is myth, but myths are real. As the War of the Grimmerroth appears destined to replay itself, Stenn and Gilwyr must struggle to transcend their roles. The last war devastated the planet; this time it could extinguish all life on this unique world.
About the Authors
Chuck Boeheim is a life-long denizen of physics laboratories, where he worked on the computing for major high-energy physics experiments. Daniel Elswit studied Archaeology in college and has worked in University IT ever since. Dan had ideas for a story about an archaeologist in a middle-earth-like setting, which Chuck hijacked to turn into a science fiction story set on an alien planet.
My Review
5 Stars
Stenn Gremm is tracing his ancestor’s foot steps to see where they disappeared. What he finds is a world based more in medieval times where his technology is considered magic or monster. Stenn quickly finds himself in trouble then saved by a sword wielding woman, Gilwyr. As Stenn trains with Gilwyr and her mentor Ox things go sideways and they have to flee. Stenn is about to learn what happened to his ancestors and this world.
This is an amazing epic fantasy story. You start out in our future with technology and a man wanting to know more about his ancestors. Then you get thrown into this medieval world with swords, magic, and courts. Stenn has to learn quick or he is not going to make it long in this world. I love the blending of these two types of stories and the history behind Sellenria.
This is an amazing epic scifi story and one that I recommend checking out. It caught my attention from the start and had me flipping pages as fast as I could to see what was going to happen next. If you like epic fantasy stories you have to get a copy of Sellenria.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
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