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Black Earth: The Complete Trilogy Kindle Edition

by M.S. Verish (Author) Format: Kindle Edition
4.4 out of 5 stars 129 ratings
Black Earth: The Complete Trilogy
All Three Novels in One Volume!
Dawning, Meridian, and Nightfall

Thief. Vagrant. Scoundrel. Words to describe a nameless Demon born of Shadow, lost in a world of Humans. The elements are his to command, but for all his magic, he cannot cure himself of the fatal malady that is his bane. In his desperate search for a remedy, he liberates a powerful immortal prince held captive inside a mountain. Eraekryst’s ability to read and guide the thoughts of others leaves the Demon a wary companion as they venture to Mystland, the land of magic. Two witches will alter their fate and cast them far from the lives they had known.

They decide to head north, to become part of a land where the earth is cold and black, and the motives of its inhabitants are just as obscure. Their greatest threat watches and waits for their inevitable downfall. Seranonde the Huntress, a sinister immortal feared even by her own kind, has her sight locked upon both Eraekryst and the Demon. Only time will tell if they will fall victim to Seranonde’s dark intentions, or if their own destructive tendencies will be their ultimate undoing.
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  • ASIN ‏ : ‎ B00P5CNK0A
  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Night Apple Creations; 1st edition (November 1, 2014)
  • Publication date ‏ : ‎ November 1, 2014
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • File size ‏ : ‎ 6.1 MB
  • Simultaneous device usage ‏ : ‎ Unlimited
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  • Print length ‏ : ‎ 1524 pages
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M.S. Verish, better known as Matthew and Stefanie Verish, are co-authors as well as husband and wife. They knew they were destined for marriage when they could write together without killing each other. Their writing partnership has rewarded them with wonderful journeys into the realm of fantasy, culminating in the epic world, Secramore. The couple shares a love of nature and art and lives in Northeast Ohio with their Shelties and large family of cavies.

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Customers find the book's storyline engaging, with one mentioning suspense in every chapter. Moreover, the writing quality receives positive feedback, with customers noting it's better written than the first book in the series. Additionally, they appreciate the character development.

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Customers enjoy the storyline of the book, with one mentioning suspense in every chapter and another noting the dedication to the artistry of the narrative.

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  • Abby & Gibbs
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great and complicated story line.
    Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2021
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    Enjoyable fast reading. Complicated characters and evolving interactions. Great character development and story line. I would easily recommend this series to any fantasy fan.
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  • Herbager
    4.0 out of 5 stars I enjoyed this series a lot
    Reviewed in the United States on March 16, 2016
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    I enjoyed this series a lot. Character development is good and the plot remains engaging through out. Hope there is another book in the offing. Story well ended but it says a lot for the authors when readers would like more.
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  • Kindle Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars So enjoyed this Collection!
    Reviewed in the United States on November 26, 2019
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    I read the Ravenstone Series first and was enamored with the authors' talent. There is dedication to the artistry of the storyline and the quality of writing. More than just an enjoyable read.
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  • Lance Jordan
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read
    Reviewed in the United States on July 16, 2017
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    Very intriguing. Suspense in every chapter. I recommend this book to anyone who enjoys a great tale that makes you feel many emotions through out.
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  • starblueyou
    4.0 out of 5 stars Was good
    Reviewed in the United States on September 13, 2016
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    I made the mistake of skipping book two by accident, so I had to piece meal the story together. This book was better written than book one. To be honest, I didn't know where book one was hoing, and there were a lot of dead ends in the book that did not support the story line. Book three had a better flow, and I felt like the story had a purpose especially towards the end. Book one I would have given a two star, the third book is worth a four star.
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  • dustin a mccartney jr
    5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely Fantastic
    Reviewed in the United States on November 11, 2017
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    The plotline to this saga is perfectly paced. The story pushes itself and sucks you in and the character development especially the main characters Hawkshadow and Erykryst pull you on the edge of your seat and throw you down an immense emotional roller coaster that you can't help but read more. Please do not stop this story I will be buying more!!!!
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  • Maxx the Cat
    5.0 out of 5 stars The "Black Earth" trilogy... a stunning achievement in the Adult Fantasy/Adventure genre... 5 Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on November 5, 2014
    Black Earth (The Complete Trilogy) This Kindle e-book was approximately 1179 printed pages and sold for $7.99 at time of writing this review.

    Please Note: the author provided me with a free copy of this omnibus in exchange for an honest review.

    General Themes (minor spoilers... please read at your own risk)

    "Dawning" (412 printed pages)... Strange circumstances throws two unlike characters together. One a benevolent but troubled demon (Arythan) and the other, an 'immortal prince' (Eraekryst)... both with some magical abilities. With personalities completely unmatched they travel through the realm seeking some answers to their own unique problems. But it does not take long for them to discover that they depend (however reluctantly) on each other when the going gets tough. They encounter an assortment of people, groups and royalty, who upon learning their 'talents', wish to procure their services in attaining their own personal goals and agendas. Some of course are good, some decidedly not. Thus the tale unfolds...

    "Meridian" (372 printed pages)... Our two heroes having become separated; Arythan has pledged to King Garriker II in the northern realm of Cerborath. His main involvement is now with the King's son, Michael, and his responsibilities include being a bodyguard to the heir and overseeing the Black Ice harvesting.
    Eraekryst's tale becomes entwined with that of Catherine Lorrel (cousin to King Garriker II) after his disastrous encounter with Seranonde the Huntress... where his magical abilities have been significantly altered (and not for the better).

    "Nightfall" (395 printed pages)... The epic medieval fantasy adventure continues with Arythan and Erik continuing their journeys (but separately), on two different continents, before eventually coming together again for the final few chapters. Erik and Catherine are on the tropical island landmass of Secrailos where Erik struggles with his memory. Arythan is on the continent of Northern Secramore where he has become deeply involved (with great reluctance), in the political intrigues that are the smoldering relationship between the neighboring realms of Cerborath and Desnera.

    Some thoughts on the "Black Earth" trilogy...

    The Pros:
    1.) a well written and edited... superbly done.

    2.) a character driven tale with a near perfect blend of action and encounters.

    3.) a tense, exciting work, filled with the unexpected and all brought together with a nice sense of pace and timing.

    4.) the authors spent the time to really develop several main characters i.e. Arythan, Erik and Catherine. They are interesting, complicated and sensitive towards the company they keep and the settings in which they find themselves.

    5.) important characters could be injured or killed, giving the tale a realistic quality. It added a sense of believability despite being a fantasy adventure.

    6.) the quality of prose was exceptional, making for an easy to read tale and when coupled with an exciting story line, had me eager to return to this book whenever time permitted.

    7.) an extensive 'Glossary and Pronunciation' is found at the end of this book giving some extra information on persons, places and things found between the covers.

    8.) three maps... much appreciated as it gave the reader a sense of distance, direction and topography.

    9.) and finally, I really liked the change in the cover art for this book (AND the series)... it just seems more in keeping with the dark and mysterious theme. Somehow the colored stained glass covers just didn't do it for me.

    Impressions:

    Matt and Stef have written an epic medieval fantasy trilogy that was everything I'd hoped for. Told in the style found only with professional story-tellers; exciting, easy to read and most important, enthralling... it just flowed from the pages.
    No Young Adult fare here, this was truly an 'adult' fantasy adventure; there were dark and evil things going on in this fabulous tale.

    The last book, "Nightfall", was "raynicholsonsreviews" fantasy/adventure book of the year 2013.

    Ray Nicholson
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  • Eric
    4.0 out of 5 stars Four Stars
    Reviewed in the United States on October 26, 2016
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    Great story, and interesting characters that you can't help but enjoy.
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  • Frank W. Slater
    3.0 out of 5 stars Torturous
    Reviewed in Canada on April 11, 2022
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    A decent tale, adequately told. By the third book it had become an endurance contest. After achieving the victory of completion I remain ambivalent about whether it was worth it.
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  • mrs sharon price
    5.0 out of 5 stars Demonic
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on May 4, 2023
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    Very good read.
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  • Kindle Customer
    4.0 out of 5 stars Smashing
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 5, 2017
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    Invested in the characters almost from the start and they grew more interesting as the progressed. Enjoyed this series a lot but hate the cliffie ending.

    The only thing that really gets to me (apart from a few typos where the self-editing got careless) is the unrelenting misery the protagonist suffers. Poor Demon, he never catches a damn break. Not, I hasten to add, that I expected violets and roses but please. the lad deserves a few decent meals and some affection, as well as a decent night's kip. Erik is annoying, btw.

    On the whole. Good stuff.
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  • Amazon Customer
    5.0 out of 5 stars What a collection!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on October 28, 2020
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    It is in our nature to root for the underdog.... against all odds.... to a happy(?) ending to a tale of woe deceit and treachery. And follow hopefully these tales I did. Enthralled with the characters and with how "human" they behaved. I would heartily recommend this tome!
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  • Lynn
    5.0 out of 5 stars Great read!
    Reviewed in the United Kingdom on March 13, 2018
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    Very much liked this set of books. Lots going on and plenty of twists and turns throughout. It won't disappoint.
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