Rise of the DarkWalker: The Chronicles of Carter Blake, Book II

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Six years after the death of the half-demon Belial*, Carter still searches for Keeper Dearbhaile. Repeated journeys into the Abyss and under the influence of Tianarri moss has triggered the growth of a super-powered evil side of the Walker of Worlds.

At the same time, Drago the Clanless has grown in power and influence, peddling a dangerous, yet tempting tale, backed by a hidden benefactor and leading a huge army of demons.

As Carter reunites with old friends, he learns of a powerful artifact that will change the Realm for centuries to come.

Will he find his missing love, stop the Dark Dwarf, end the war and keep the artifact from the hands of evil - including his own?

*Author's note: Happened inInto the Realm

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Status: Ongoing
Year: 2024
Author: RwFoster

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SaucingtonRoyal Road
★★★★★ 5.0
I was a little worried jumping right into book II so I'm glad you included enough recap for those of us who are new.
I loved:
The hero's motivation being clear right off the bat. His stubbornness and grumpiness isn't annoying. It's grief and we feel bad for him because his lover is kissing.
Great hook with the PHIAL OF LIES at the end. I want to know what everyone's agendas are. What secrets they're hiding. How this forbidden-and-or-unrequited love is gonna ruin everything.
Very cinematic fight. It wasn't "he swung, he blocked." action. It was what they call a "moment or prescience". You've got the time dilation, the slow motion mace to face, then the snap back to reality. We get to see what makes this hero special, and you know RR audiences love that.
a couple that must be close physically (due to blood bond) but is distant emotionally. That means they can't just talk about how much they like swords all day; every interaction has friction. That's catnip on the cake. That's an anchor that keeps messing up their plans for smooth sailing. We'll done, and I learned a lot from reading this.