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A Warrior's Path

The Castes and the OutCastes Book 1

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A Warrior's Path

By: Davis Ashura
Narrated by: Nick Podehl
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Winner 2015 Beverly Hills Book Awards for Fantasy! Bronze Medal for General Fantasy in the 2015 Reader's Favorite Awards! Finalist 2015 International Book Awards for Fantasy! Finalist 2015 Indie Excellence Book Awards for Fantasy!

Sweeping from the majestic city of Ashoka to the perilous Wildness beyond her borders, enter a world where Caste determines mystical Talents, the purity of Jivatma expresses worth, and dharma may be based on a lie.

Rukh Shektan has always understood duty. As a member of Caste Kumma, the warrior Caste, nothing else is acceptable. He is expected to take part in the deadly Trials, to journey the Wildness and protect the caravans linking Humanity's far-flung cities. Though the mission is dangerous, Rukh's hope and optimism are undaunted. Karma, however, is a fickle fiend. His caravan is destroyed by the monstrous Chimeras; twisted servants of their fearful goddess, Suwraith. While Rukh survives the attack, events force him along an uncertain path. Morality becomes a morass - especially when he encounters a mysterious warrior, Jessira Grey, a woman whose existence ought to be impossible. The holy texts warn against her kind: ghrinas, children of two Castes, abominations. They are to be executed whenever discovered, but for the first time in his life, Rukh defies duty. Jessira may be the key to his city's survival.

Meanwhile, a secret society seeks Ashoka's demise; foul murders cloak a deadlier purpose; and behind it all looms Suwraith. But it is the Baels, the leaders of Her Chimeras, who may hide the greatest deception of all.

Book 2, A Warrior's Knowledge, is also available.

©2013 Davis Ashura (P)2015 Davis Ashura
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"The characters, dialogue and action are mature enough to satisfy readers at the older end of the YA range, and the author weaves them all into an attention-sustaining tale...the milieu is markedly original...first rate world-building". ( Kirkus Reviews)

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great read

loved it a must read if you like à story filled with action than this is the one

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Exceptional

Nick Podehl is amazing as always, storyline was amazing, would make a great TV series.

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Good story - well read

Sluggish to get one's head around the world, but once the story developed it was easy to keep up with the developments.

nice commentary on prejudices in society and castes.

Highly recommend - can't wait to read the next in the series.

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great

didnt think i like it but end up loving it. going for the next one

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Immersive culture and story.

this was a great book, the culture and world that's described is so interesting and detailed it draws you in. it does spend a while going through the details of the culture which could be repetitive and slow but is definitely worth it as it makes the larger story much more immersive and meaningful.

the politics and issues with racism and class are really interesting and makes you really feel for the characters involved.

last but not least Nick Podehl is an awesome narrator and his performance is perfect like usual.

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Fantastic Story.

The character development in this story is second to very few, people complain about the start being slow but they must have never listened to a novel with scope. Never a dull moment people worth being invested in and a world worth falling in love with.

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give it a try!

Though a massive struggle at the start due to the authers need too rebrand many terms with the story with convoluted names ( i struggled even toward the end with remembering which is which ), i loved the story of this book and look forward to its sequals. A well developed characters, well paced narrative, and overall story left me wanting more and wondering what will the future hold for Rook?

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Outstanding

absolutely fantastic story. great characters, excellent ideas. love the narrator he always brings the characters to life!

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I recommend this book.

Very good book. The pacing was good. the world is interesting, magic system good characters who grow and have depth. Complicated political structure. Nick Poehle did a fantastic job of narrating.

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trial to be a better man

Rook Sheckton was a reknowned fighter and one of tge best of his class until he was sent on trual and he started to question everything he thought he knew.

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