Fire Priest (Pawn of the Gods, Book 1) by Stephen Murdoch
Publisher: (Dec 12, 2018)
Category: YA Fantasy. Epic Fantasy. Gateway Fantasy. Alternate Reality, Sword & Sorcery
Tour dates: Mar-May, 2019
ISBN: 978-1916488311
Available in Print and ebook, 304 pages
Description Fire Priest (Pawn of the Gods, Book 1) by Stephen Murdoch
Seventeen-year-old Jack Kulinski is the best mixed martial arts fighter of his generation. So why does fighting scare him so much? In the ring, the sound of swarming bees mysteriously fills his head, and it takes all of his effort to not flee in panic. But when his best friend disappears, and Jack, alone, discovers that he’s been magicked to a terrible land ruled by a murderous god and his violent people, he needs to learn how to face his fears and to fight better than he ever has before.
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“I found myself really into the book and finished it in two days. I was rooting for Jack and Denny throughout the book, I liked the talking rabbit and I really liked Zolin, the soldier, and his buddies. I hated the Fire Priest and Priestess and found myself reading at the dinner table, hoping Jack would destroy them.
I think the world that Stephen created is complex and interesting; I like the references to Mesoamerican culture, history, and names. At first I felt like there were a lot of characters to keep track of, but part way in realized I had them all set in my head and it was all coming together. I’m interested to see what happens in Book 2 of the series.”-Helen, Goodreads
About Stephen Murdoch
Stephen Murdoch is a writer and investor who lives in England with his wife and three daughters. He is the author of the non-fiction book IQ: A Smart History of a Failed Idea (Wiley, 2007). He has written for various publications, including Newsweek, The Washington Post, and PRI’s Marketplace. The Fire Priest is his first work of fiction. Murdoch is the chairman of two healthcare providers in the UK that provide cutting edge digital and bricks-and-mortar solutions to the mental health sector.
My Review
5 Stars
Seventeen year old Jack Kulinski is a top MMA fighter but he has a secret, he is afraid to fight. Then one night his friend Denny disappears. Jack was supposed to be responsible for Denny and goes on the hunt for him. This leads him to Tenochtan, a world with a Fire God as a ruler. It seems the god’s priest and priestess have been watching Jack for a while and have plans for him.
I have to say that I was completely immersed in this dark world that Jack and Denny find themselves in. I liked Jack as the hero. He has problems, he is afraid of fighting, and has father issues. But he steps up and does what needs to be done. It doesn’t help that Denny seems to find trouble for both of them at every turn.
This is a fantastic story that sucked me in, had me reading until late, and sad at the end because I had to leave this dark world. I can’t wait to find out what Stephen is going to have planned for Jack in the next book. If you like good fantasy stories you need to check out this book.
I received a complimentary copy of this book. I voluntarily chose to read and post an honest review.
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What a wonderful review, thank you! I can tell how busy you are from the number of reviews you do, so I appreciate your time and efforts a great deal. I’m so pleased you liked the book. I’m working away on book 2 so I look forward to getting that out to you. All the best,
Stephen
Thank you for the opportunity to read The Fire Priest. It was an amazing story. I hope you have a great day.
Thank you so much for this terrific review! I just left a comment but got caught in WordPress sign in limbo, so I hope I’m not repeating myself. But I want to make sure that I’m thanking you. I can tell how busy you are by the number of reviews you do, and posting on all the various sites. I appreciate it very much, as I’m sure all the other authors do. Super psyched that you liked the book and I can’t wait to get the second one out to you. All the best and thanks again,
Stephen
I’m so glad you enjoyed ‘The Fire Priest’!
Thank you for the opportunity to read this wonderful story.
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