BOOK ONE OF THE CHRONICLES OF CHAOS
“This is what fantasy fiction should be.” –New York Times bestselling author and fantasy legend Piers Anthony
Nothing can stop the gods of Order… except a roll of the dice.
The Longing gnaws at young Galen, an irresistible force dragging him toward an ancient vault where Chaos slumbers. He doesn’t crave power, just an escape from Order’s suffocating grip and the twisted nightmares that haunt his sleep. But visions flicker in his mind, painting a world devoured by the very chaos he’s compelled to unleash.
He’s not alone in this desperate pilgrimage. Another soul thrums with the same Longing, fueled by ambition and vengeance. The race to the vault is a collision course, a clash of desperation and darkness.
Now, Galen stands at the precipice: trust his wild imagination, a double-edged sword that’s always landed him in trouble, or unleash the torrent that threatens to drown the world… unless, somehow, he can bend the very fabric of chance with a throw of his ancient, wood-carved dice.
In a high-stakes game of dice, dreams, and destiny, ignite your rebellion with the Child of Chaos, an epic YA fantasy where the magic of Shadow and Bone meets the cunning challenges of Mistborn. Click “Buy Now” and roll the dice on your own adventure.
“This is no ordinary sword and sorcery story. There is a quality of imagination and detail here that impresses me. [Glen Dahlgren is a] novelist who I think will become more widely known as his skill is appreciated.” –Piers Anthony
REVIEWS:
“This book shows [Glen Dahlgren] to be a formidable novelist in his own right.” –Piers Anthony, New York Times best-selling author of the Xanth series
“An immensely satisfying page turner with some profound things to say about friendship, responsibility and true courage.” –Lee Sheldon, award-winning writer of Star Trek: The Next Generation and The Lion’s Song
“The book managed to surprise me with clever twists and turns, and as a lifelong fantasy reader, that’s a tough trick to pull off.” –Christy Marx, award-winning writer of Conan, Red Sonja, and Elfquest, and author of Writing for Animation, Comics & Games
“A truly unique, well-crafted fantasy novel. It’s an impressive work of fiction. And, since this is book one, I’m eager to read more!” –Barbara Blackburn, Knights of the Dinner Table
“Having made all of my games about the battle between Order and Chaos, I was captivated by Glen’s interesting, powerful take on that eternal struggle. Why not roll the dice and see what a fantastic, surprising adventure this wonderful book can lead you on!” –Tom Hall, co-creator of Wolfenstein 3D, DOOM, and Anachronox
“Epic yet somehow intimate at the same time. [The Child of Chaos] echoes similar shades of Lord of the Rings and Game of Thrones and is a fun, sprawling story that’s hard to put down!” –Cliff Bleszinski, lead game designer of Unreal and Gears of War
“One of my favorite fantasy novels, period.” –Lily Luchesi, USA Today best-selling author
“Brilliantly conceived and perfectly executed fantasy story.” –Indies Today
“This is fantasy at its best, hands down the best book I’ve read this year!” –Betaworlds
The Child of Chaos is my debut young-adult fantasy novel and the spark that created the multiple award-winning YA series, the Chronicles of Chaos.
Since childhood, I’ve devoured fantasy and science-fiction novels. When I joined Legend Entertainment, I was lucky enough to design games based on some of my favorite literary properties like the Wheel of Time series by Robert Jordan and the Death Gate Cycle by Margaret Weis and Tracy Hickman.
In those games, I told fresh stories in familiar worlds. Now, I’m introducing my own original fantasy tale in a world you won’t soon forget.
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