A legend that tells of a star…
It’s been hundreds of years since the Dark Lord fell from heaven. Now his power is growing, and as his pall settles over the free world, four adventurers plot his downfall. If Pluriel and his companions can cheat a cunning dragon and retrieve a legendary sword, there’s a chance – a small chance – they could save the world from evil’s tyranny.
Still, getting past the dragon is the easy part. Even if they recapture the sword, the Dark Lord will not die until the Star falls from the sky – and how is such a thing possible? But that’s beside the point. With the sword in their hands, there’s some hope for Militer. Without it, there’s none.
Originally published as Starscape.
ISBN: 9781988615196 (paperback)
ASIN: B094C6RTW3 (Kindle)
Map of Militer
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Reviews
Tolkien’s influence is present in several works, and Starscape is a good example of that. Readers will spot some of the elements of the master’s legacy, yet this novel, the first book of Benita J. Prins, is an original story that has its own voice: the song of Royaleisia.
~Julio Javier Nuñez, auroswords.wordpress.com
This fantasy novel is beautifully written and keeps the reader wanting to read more. The characters are lovable and the quest is one we would all wish to succeed. This book is full of action, but written with dignity not gore. This novel is very clean with no bad language, sensuality, or bloody violence. I would love to read more from this author!
~Carrie Johnson – carrierachellejohnson.wordpress.com
I had a feeling this book would be interesting based on the author’s likes of certain novels, stories, and authors; but this book was even better than expected, first novel or not. I too love The Hobbit, Lord of the Rings trilogies and other stories of the like, and this book truly fits in with those fantasy adventures. Starscape may not be as long, but it certainly packs a solid punch!
There is a solid and intriguing plot, well developed multiple storylines that merge together perfectly and a wide range of colorfully detailed characters that made this action-packed, fantasy adventure a real thrill to read! From companionship to fellowship, dark shadows to bright stars, Brave Kings to Dark Lords, adventure to mystery, unique languages to songs of wonder, dragons to odd creatures, this book truly captures what a fantasy adventure novel should be!
~R.H. Dahl – rhdahl.wordpress.co
Starscape, the first published novel by Benita J. Prins is a fantasy, adventure story suitable for teens, young adults and adults.
The story is fast paced, not too heavy or too long. Well written with believable characters. It would appeal to fans of Lord of the Rings and similar fantasy series.
~Sarah Jackson – sarahjacksonwriter.com
A wonderful fantasy by a young writer who shows great promise.
~Diane Kasperski – via Amazon
Even though this is a short read, there is a good bit of action, plenty of sadness, and some goodness. I really liked the book and it is always nice to read something short that has a lot of meaning. I loved all of the good characters, you got to know them just enough to feel for each thing that happens to them.
~Melissa Martin – www.melissa413readsalot.blogspot.com
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