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The Epic of Marindel: Chosen Kindle Edition

by Nathan Keys (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 23 ratings
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Every person has a story.

Every story is a part of something Greater.

Long ago, the elven Kingdom of Marindel governed the realm of Tyrizah from its place on the back of a giant sea turtle. But when a great evil was unleashed, the Era of Peace came to a tragic end. Thousands of years passed, and Marindel was all but forgotten.

Connor, a young farmer with a wild imagination, always longed for adventure. When bizarre events cause him to realize his role in the greatest story of all, Connor embarks on a quest to defend the Great King’s daughter from a wicked sorcerer, whose darkness grows with every passing day.

Tarento, a promising Samurai warrior, is disillusioned with the grandeur of his own kingdom. But when he hears the voice of a King he cannot see, he discovers his destiny to save the people of Felidae from impending disaster.

As their journeys entwine, Connor and Tarento will travel across the realm, uncover the mysteries of Marindel, and face unimaginable odds in their fight to survive. Tension broils in the city of Cloud Summit as diabolical factions vie for control of the Kingdom of Armavir. The adventurers must make a daring rescue attempt—but at what cost?

Embark on the journey of a lifetime in Book I of The Epic of Marindel!

“An impressive debut novel… I walked away with one word, WOW. I am convinced this is Holy Spirit inspired.” —Peter Younghusband, reviewer at Perspective by Peter

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    10 - 18 years
  2. Book 1 of 2
    The Epic of Marindel
  3. Print length
    622 pages
  4. Language
    English
  5. Publication date
    July 7, 2019
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The Epic of Marindel: Chosen at a Mountain Summit

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Epic Fantasy You Must Read!

If you're a fan of these stories, then you'll love The Epic of Marindel!

  • The Lord of the Rings
  • The Chronicles of Narnia
  • The Legend of Zelda
  • Avatar: The Last Airbender
  • How to Train Your Dragon
  • Naruto
  • Octopath Traveler

Praise For The Epic of Marindel: Chosen

"A story filled with magic, mystery, and adventure."

"Each character is well-rounded and unique in their behavior, beliefs, background, and speech."

"The worldbuilding is absolutely incendiary. (It) cohesively weaves together otherwise disparate cultures and civilizations."

"Chosen paves the way as the first of an exciting series that is sure to become legendary in the fantasy genre."

  • Immersive Setting
  • Diverse Characters
  • Indomitable Villains
  • Mind-Blowing Creatures
  • A Message of Hope
  • What Are You Waiting For?
Nathan Keys, Author of The Epic of Marindel

A Note from the Author

Greetings, traveler!

If you're looking to get lost in an epic fantasy adventure that'll whisk you away to a distant land with an incredible cast of characters, look no further than The Epic of Marindel: Chosen. This story was crafted specially for you. Not merely for your entertainment - though it will certainly deliver - but to breathe hope and purpose into your very being. I’m a firm believer that every person has a story, and every story is a part of something Greater. Embark on a journey with Connor, Tarento, and Celine and see if you, too, may discover your role in the Great Story. Onward and Upward!

-Nathan Keys

Product details

  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B07V1VJTSY
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Nathan Keys (July 7, 2019)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ July 7, 2019
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 5425 KB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 622 pages
  • Page numbers source ISBN ‏ : ‎ 1733116400
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars 23 ratings

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Nathan Keys

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Nathan is an award-winning epic fantasy author based in Middleton, Idaho. It is his dream and vocation to write empowering stories that will leave readers with hope and purpose.

Nathan has been fascinated with storytelling from an early age. As a child, he invented worlds and creatures, played pretend, and told stories to anyone who would listen. He completed his first "novel," an 85,000-word fanfiction, at age 13. He spent high school summers creating plotlines for role-playing games on a forum site, where many concepts for characters, creatures, and kingdoms in The Epic of Marindel were first developed.

The Epic of Marindel: Chosen is his first published novel; the first of many.

Nathan is a Vision Lead at the Kingdom Writers’ Association, a global resource center which serves to empower and encourage Christian writers to publish award-winning material within all genres for the purpose of reaching more people for Christ. Community is an indispensable part of every writer's journey.

During his free time, Nathan enjoys hiking, exercise, traveling, and visiting coffee shops, breweries, and wineries with good friends.

Nathan graduated from Point Loma Nazarene University with an MS in Organizational Leadership, and a B.S. in Biology with a minor in Psychology.

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4.6 out of 5 stars
4.6 out of 5
23 global ratings
An epic story that affects the heart
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An epic story that affects the heart
I liken this story to Chronicles of Narnia meets Lord of the Rings. Surprisingly, just as well written by this young author. The characters are developed so skillfully you feel like you are watching a movie while hearing their thoughts at the same time. The story gets better and better as this epic journey unfolds. All along you get a wonderful glimpse into how our Heavenly Father interacts with His followers. I can’t wait for the next book.
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Carolyn Rogers
5.0 out of 5 stars Great first novel!!!
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
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I Spent the last week and a half reading the Epic of Marindel and I could not put it down. This was one of the most fun, exciting, and inspirational books I have ever read. I have bought two copies already for family member and have told countless more about this book. I am on the edge of my seat waiting for the next book in the series. 5/5
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Brae Wyckoff, Director of Kingdom Writers Association
5.0 out of 5 stars Incredible storytelling!
Reviewed in the United States on October 31, 2019
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I love how the author wove Samurai and fantasy together. The story of Marindel is shown brilliantly by the author in a way that doesn't overwhelm you. You quickly embrace the characters and ultimately the hardest part is when you reach the end and you need to decide which character you liked most. Good luck.
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GG
5.0 out of 5 stars Well written, well told, engaging allegory
Reviewed in the United States on February 2, 2020
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A truly epic fantasy novel, the author told many stories within one story so well that I didn’t want it to end. I even sent a copy to my Auntie!
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Keith H.
4.0 out of 5 stars Well told story
Reviewed in the United States on January 5, 2021
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I read this while isolating for COVID and it helped pass the time. It is a well-told story that made me want to keep reading. I am looking forward to the continuation of the epic.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent book
Reviewed in the United States on March 26, 2020
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This book was riveting and I look forward to the next epic book about Marindel. May God bless you and guide you Nathan as you write!
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Jeff M.
5.0 out of 5 stars Wow that was great!
Reviewed in the United States on August 23, 2019
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This book was a real page turner and I throughly enjoy every minute of reading it! Can’t wait for the next one.
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Neil Jansen
5.0 out of 5 stars An epic story that affects the heart
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
I liken this story to Chronicles of Narnia meets Lord of the Rings. Surprisingly, just as well written by this young author. The characters are developed so skillfully you feel like you are watching a movie while hearing their thoughts at the same time. The story gets better and better as this epic journey unfolds. All along you get a wonderful glimpse into how our Heavenly Father interacts with His followers. I can’t wait for the next book.
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Neil Jansen
5.0 out of 5 stars An epic story that affects the heart
Reviewed in the United States on December 21, 2022
I liken this story to Chronicles of Narnia meets Lord of the Rings. Surprisingly, just as well written by this young author. The characters are developed so skillfully you feel like you are watching a movie while hearing their thoughts at the same time. The story gets better and better as this epic journey unfolds. All along you get a wonderful glimpse into how our Heavenly Father interacts with His followers. I can’t wait for the next book.
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J. D. Fisher
4.0 out of 5 stars Epic of Marindel Review
Reviewed in the United States on January 15, 2020
I bought this book from the author himself who I personally know through the writing group we attend - so I will try to keep my bias’ at bay and give a fair review.

The Epic of Marindel is a story with a deep rooted theme of redemption that plays out in an epic-fantasy world. While the world has many of the staples typical of a fantasy story, such as human and elf characters who use magic, it also contains unique magical creatures and systems of magic that differ in the world’s regions. The characters in the story are unique, in that they come from various backgrounds and circumstances. Many of them are or become aware of the world’s story of redemption that’s playing out before their eyes and must decide what part they will play in it (if any). Their interactions, thoughts, and conversations I felt had a comfortable rhythm. The only thing I’d point out is that there were a few times where some of the characters’ conversations felt a little like generic filler, but this to me did not detract from the overall rhythm of the conversations or the story.

I found particularly fascinating the use of elements from cultures in our world that were integrated into the story - One character, for example, came from a country that resembled feudal Japan/China which I felt brought a certain richness to the settings of many of the scenes the character was involved in. The one thing I enjoyed most was how in nearly every chapter you could somehow find implicit or explicit ideas of redemption, which made me feel a plethora of different emotions, all of which I feel made the story memorable. Even though the book is slightly over 600 pages, it never felt like a chore to read. The pacing of the chapters kept my attention with a desire to read more.

Overall, I think this is a great debut novel and I’m looking forward to reading the sequel.
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