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Forgotten Ruin

An Epic Military Fantasy Thriller

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Forgotten Ruin

By: Jason Anspach, Nick Cole
Narrated by: Christopher Ryan Grant
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Tolkien meets Shock and Awe

Orcs. Trolls. Wraith riders. Dark wizards. Together, they form an unstoppable force. Or so they thought.

Dark Army...meet the US Army Rangers.

When a Joint Task Force of elite Rangers are transported to a strange and fantastic future where science and evolution have incarnated the evils of myth and legend, they find themselves surrounded, pinned down, and in a desperate fight for their very survival - against nightmares of flesh and blood made real. Which means only one thing.

It’s time to Ranger up and stack bodies.

The forces of evil have no idea how dangerous a Ranger has been trained to be, and once the action starts, it won’t let up in this no-holds-barred, full-auto, epic battle for survival in the Forgotten Ruin.

From the creators of Galaxy's Edge....

Buy in, and jock up for this thrilling WarGate adventure. A battle unlike any other is calling.

©2021 Jason Anspach & Nick Cole (P)2021 WarGate Books Epic Epic Fantasy Fantasy Fiction Military Science Fiction Survival
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Loved it. Yes, just embrace the fantasy story line and enjoy the ride. A Great mix. As usual Anspach & Cole have delivered good depth of character and story. The battle scenes are so well written that a novice can grasp the complexities and experience the intensity. Love the slatterings of humor. I found the timing of explanations and side-bar additions to the story well situated. Could have had the addition of a couple of female rangers. Not as romantic, "oh I sprained my ankle", characters. If I can imagine Orcs, I can imagine female rangers. This was the first time I have listened to Christopher Ryan Grant. Loved his voice. I will now check out his other readings.

Embrace the Fantasy

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I was initially not taken with the story of this book but it grew on me very quickly as all the plot points fell into place. It is written in a very dark fashion as if the main character needed to get all of what he has experienced down on paper before the end comes.

I'm not going to beat about the bush! The way the story unfolds is not for everyone but if you like fantasy stories with a difference this is it.

I found the writing almost autobiographicaly poetic in an extremely gruesome way with an "all night forever feel" but with a glimmer of hope at its core.

If military or fantasy are your thing and your willing to endure a dark story with almost no heroes give this this book a try.

that's it review done...

Jarhead meets lord of the rings

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The plot and premise may seem a little far out - "what would look like if a modern day real world army ever crossed with a fantasy world of yore? - but the execution is awesome. Narration is excellent, too.

Cool...

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Was sceptical at first but the style kept me in the moment enjoyable and looking forward to more

Different sci fi

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I normally don't write reviews but for this book I shall simply say, this is a ride from start to finish full of combat and fantasy, I look forward to the sequel

An wild ride

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I absolutely love the idea, the execution is awful as the writer cannot keep from wandering off on five to ten minute tangents that while occasionally colourful are unbelievable in the repetition.
this is like sitting in an American therapy circle as people get their ptsd off their shoulders. it might work for some but it is an absolute slog for others.

the writer needs a teaspoon of cement and a good editor to help them start at the start and work through the story while adding the good and colourful world building and removing 90% of the following references;
coffee, warts and all, the constant repetition of ranger this and ranger that.
it detracts from the story so badly that I am unable to recommend this book series to anyone unwilling to get the kindle as this voice actor butchers what little good is left.

Fantastic Story shouldn't be told this way though

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Another great book from these authors, great performance (I'm always worried when I see an unfamiliar performer and was pleasantly surprised)

now to buy the next one!

KTF

The journey I didn't know I wanted!

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A Jason Anspach and Nick Cole book without R.C Bray... I was sceptical. Alas it was wasted energy. A mash of themes and genres executed brilliantly with a noteworthy performance by Ryan Grant.

Exceeded all expectations.

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ill be cut if they don't make a 2nd book. loved every minute of it

loved it

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Just enjoyed it. Liked the style and enjoyed and narrator is great. Hope to read more just like it.

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