In a blinding flash of light, five nondescript strangers are yanked from this world and thrust into a land of sorcery as they are granted the looks and abilities of the people they were playing. This band of wannabe heroes soon discovers that having the powers they have always dreamed of, does not make life a dream come true. The Crusaders of the Light struggle to form a cohesive band as they blend twentieth century technology with the supernatural powers of this new world, fighting to liberate the kingdom of Cuthburan from the evil horde threatening humanity.Battle is also waged within Reba, an ordinary housewife who has become the most powerful mage on the planet, as she struggles to remain true to her wedding vows. Drawn against her will to the arms of Prince Alexandros, Reba must choose between a marriage to a handsome prince in a magical world or returning to the husband she left behind.
Led by a series of dreams and encouraged by friends, Lynn Hardy began the journey to become an author. She stored her work in a computer file labeled “second job.” Writing began as a passion she could not contain and has become much more than she ever expected.In the Fall of 2010 Prophecy of the Flame – Book One reached #1 on Amazon kindle, shortly after Book Two in the series released. In the spring of 2011, Lynn released the Full Cast unabridged audio book of Book One. Now both fans and newcomers can hear the book come to life as every character jumps of the page with their own unique voice.
In reality, Lynn is overcome with compassion for families who are suffering through the recession and so she has created Agape Assistance – Shelter for Families One Book at a Time. (AgapeAssistance.org) Prophecy of the Flame has now attracted the attention of Hollywood. With 100% of the proceeds from Book One in the series going to Agape Assistance, there is now a full length movie now in the works.
Lynn has attended many science fiction conventions and has had the privilege of serving on panels about writing. Renaissance fairs are another favorite event for the author. Seeing others dressed in costume (as she always is during book signings) makes her feel right at home. Meeting other writers at these conventions and events who are struggling to break into the publishing field has led Lynn to merge Resilient Publishing with Borderline – a unique type of publisher that offers the individual attention to their authors that the big publishing houses give, with the control and increased payouts of self-publishing. As marketing director of Borderline, Lynn is blazing a new path for authors to follow.
The road has been longer and more complicated than she would have ever guessed–not always smooth, but filled with wonderful surprises. Like most stories, Lynn is sure that her journey has only just begun.
Visit her website at www.lynnhardy.com
My Thoughts
The story begins with Reba and her husband at a hotel for a live action role playing event and to celebrate their wedding anniversary. Since her husband is more interested in the buffet than the event he doesn't really miss her as she goes off to participate with her group. Mage Reba and her companions lose consciousness after a rather exciting first round and wake up to find themselves in a medieval setting in the kingdom of Cuthburan.
Not only do they now look like the characters they have been playing but they also have the powers they have pretended to have. They take to their new "roles" rather quickly and soon are trying to save the kingdom from destruction.
I enjoyed the character of Reba as she flexes her powers as a real sorceress in this magical kingdom. She seems to enjoy using her newly acquired magic. The wording of some of her spells made me smile with their simple, and at times, whimsical wording. I also thought it quite intelligent of her to conjure up a modern day toilet in medieval times. Later things get a little more complicated for Reba as she has to decide between returning to her husband or staying with Prince Alexandros with whom she has fallen in love.
All in all Prophecy of the Flame is a fun read that takes the reader into the world of role playing, magic and a little romance. This is book one in a series so the cliffhanger at the end is expected but will leave you wanting more. I recommend Prophecy of the Flame to anyone who wants a good read with lots of action.
I received a copy of this book from the publisher for review purposes. I have not been financially compensated for my review, all opinions are my own.
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