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The Fallen (The Greatest Sin Book 1) Kindle Edition

by Lee French (Author), Erik Kort (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 30 ratings
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There are always people who want secrets...

...Some will do anything to get what they want.

What would you die to protect?

For hundreds of years, the Blaukenev clan has wandered across Tilzam, from one end to the other and back. Each wagon carries history, love, laughter, pain, sorrow, and secrets. Their greatest secret of all may be Chavali, the clan Seer.

Spirits consume her.

With her unusual form of telepathy, nothing surprises her anymore. No one keeps secrets from her. She, on the other hand, has more than enough secrets to keep. Secrets of her own, secrets of her clan, secrets of the world, secrets she even keeps from herself.

Prophecies reveal her.

When the outside world refuses to leave them alone, will Chavali's razor wit prove enough to keep her clan? Or will the fires of rage tear them apart?

You'll love this epic snark fantasy because everyone enjoys a fast-paced series opener.

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  1. Book 1 of 6
    The Greatest Sin
  2. Print length
    237 pages
  3. Language
    English
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  5. Publication date
    January 23, 2014
  6. File size
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"In this brooding series opener, Kort and French insightfully explore staple fantasy elements, such as telepathy and resurrection, to luminous effect. ...  A fast-paced series opener that will make readers eager to know Chavali's next move." --Kirkus Reviews

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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00I1OMEH4
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Tangled Sky Press (January 23, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ January 23, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 2590 KB
  • Text-to-Speech ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Screen Reader ‏ : ‎ Supported
  • Enhanced typesetting ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • X-Ray ‏ : ‎ Not Enabled
  • Word Wise ‏ : ‎ Enabled
  • Sticky notes ‏ : ‎ On Kindle Scribe
  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 237 pages
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars 30 ratings

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  1. Lee French

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    Lee French is a USA Today bestselling author living in Olympia, WA with two kids, two bicycles, and too much stuff. She is an avid gamer and active member of the Myth-Weavers online RPG community. Best known for her YA urban fantasy series SPIRIT KNIGHTS, she writes in a variety of fantasy and science fiction subgenres for teens and grownups.

    She is an active member of SFWA and a Municipal Liaison for her NaNoWriMo region.

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  2. Erik Kort

    Erik Kort

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    Erik Kort abides in the glorious Pacific Northwest, otherwise known as Mirkwood-Without-The-Giant-Spiders. Though the spiders often grow too numerous for his comfort. He is defended from all eight-legged threats by his brave and overly tolerant wife, and is mocked by his obligatory writer’s cat. When not writing, Erik comforts the elderly, guides youths through vast wildernesses, and smuggles more books into his library of increasingly alarming size.

    He also writes under the open pen name Erik Marshall.

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Connie J. Jasperson
5.0 out of 5 stars Gripping --a great read
Reviewed in the United States on October 24, 2014
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This book is a deep character study, set in an amazing post-apocalyptic world, where magic and mayhem are as natural as breathing. The Fallen, by indie authors Lee French and Erik Kort is one of the better books I've read so far this year.

Chavali is flat out an awesome character. I can't tell you how many times I wanted to smack her as I read this story. She is feisty and full of passion, stubborn and wrong-headed at times. The Blaukenev clan is unique, joyous and full of life, an enclosed nomadic society that lives in the world and yet outside it at the same time. Their passion for life leaps off the pages.

The contrast between the two societies that Chavali finds herself living in is night and day. In both societies she is forever apart from the rest, both because of her gift and because she is something entirely separate--Blaukenev, and later, Fallen, and a seer cursed with a gift she has little control over.

This is not a romance, though there are tender moments, this is not a book of battles, although there are plenty of those. This is a book about the human journey of life and death that one woman experiences, and it is gripping.

The greatest accolade I can give any story is to say I didn't want it to end. The sequel to this book is due out on October 27, and I intend to be there to get my copy.
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John London
4.0 out of 5 stars The Author Writes Simply
Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2014
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When I read fantasy stories, I expect to become immersed in a new world. The Fallen tends to focus on the main character, Chavali, at the expense of the development of other characters. At times I liked Chavali, but most times she seems too impatient and judgmental for a satisfying protagonist. I stopped counting the number of times she was “annoyed” by something or other. It helped me to consider the story as a study of culture and mythology. The social scientist in me was curious about Chavali’s talents as a “Seer” and her mystical powers. Her ability to read thoughts and perceive the secrets that reside in the minds of others drew unique responses from those with whom she interacted. I found this interesting. There were times the dialogue was highly compelling and I think the author will mature and enhance her writing skills as she develops this world of fantasy. It is good enough now that I am willing to give her a chance on the next installment in the series.
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Erika
5.0 out of 5 stars Great story, memorable characters
Reviewed in the United States on January 4, 2015
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What I liked most reading this book is the smooth, clear and enjoyable writing style. I wasn't distracted by not being able to follow the story and going back pages to check. The flow of the story is smooth, and there is enough suspense and action to keep me interested and wanting to read more. The characters are well developed, especially Chavali. She's not the usual flawless heroine of fantasy stories, her personality has depth, complexity and flaws as well. She is cranky and bold, but hat makes her character seem real and memorable. The secondary characters don't overpower the main character, but their actions made them interesting and likable.
In the story, Chavali, the Seer and fortuneteller to a tribe of gypsies losing everything and everybody. As she conquers her fears, recovers and goes on her difficult journey, her character deepens and becomes even more complex and easy to relate to. There is plenty of action, especially in the second half of the story, secrets to discover and a complex society to understand. I really enjoyed this book and looking forward to reading the next one.
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Kim S
5.0 out of 5 stars Fantastic read!
Reviewed in the United States on February 1, 2014
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As every reader knows there are certain books we don't want to end, and when we finally do close the book, we seem to grieve it. Well, The Greatest Sin, is definitely one of those books. The author did a great job pulling me into the story immediately, and then keeping me there. The story moves along at a good pace, allowing the reader to connect with the characters, while keeping the action flowing. The main character, Chavali, is mystical, strong, and caring, making her very likable. I found this book to have everything a great fantasy needs, from humor to action. I can't wait to read the next book in this series. Do yourself a favor and read it.
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4.0 out of 5 stars Walking/fighting dead????
Reviewed in the United States on March 23, 2015
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This series has a unique premise...takes the meaning of zombie/resurrection to a new level. Movement throughout the story seems a little slow with many unknown and untold actions affecting the story that are happening in the shadows or have happened in the past. I enjoy some mystery, but I like to have explanations at intervals short enough to keep the reader interested. I will read the second book to see how this unique premise is worked out in the plot of this series. I wasn't as invested in these characters as I would have been with more information about their deepest feelings and thoughts.
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Voracious Reader
5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent fantasy read
Reviewed in the United States on March 11, 2014
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The other reviewers are right. The Fallen is an excellent fantasy read! As I was reading through it, I could almost picture this Lord of the Rings type of hobbit village meets gypsies. And reading The Fallen was like stepping into this fantasy world of theirs and getting a behind the scenes peek at their lives. You'll want to read The Fallen when you have a lot of time on your hands, it's not a short read! Also, I would describe this book as an EPIC fantasy! The authors have created such a world that it would be a shame to not continue this series.
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Kim Katir
5.0 out of 5 stars Interesting Fantasy Novel
Reviewed in the United States on April 19, 2014
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This was a fun beginning to a fantasy series.

I enjoyed traveling with the clan and seeing a unique type of culture. The brazenness of the clan was a fun addition and was comfortably entertaining and felt very human. The main character is very real and her emotions and thoughts are easy to follow allowing you to be along for the ride of her life.

The story takes a turn and moves off into a surprising and interesting direction, can't wait for the continuation!

I appreciated how the writing and so the story felt very natural and unforced.
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