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Mike Kavanagh

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I live on the south coast of England with a supportive wife and a destructive dog. I have a degree in drama and television, and keep the certificate on a shelf in the attic between a chocolate teapot and an inflatable dartboard.

This is my first novel, and as such I'm receptive to any and all constructive feedback, no matter how critical. So please don't pull any punches; my ego needs a bit of a cull anyway.

favourite books

Good Omens (Terry Pratchett and Neil Gaiman)
The Legend of Deathwalker (David Gemmell)
Needful Things (Stephen King)
Treasure Island (Robert Louis Stevenson)
Eragon (Christopher Paolini)
The Hobbit (J. R. R. Tolkien)

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Born Of The Flame

Mike Kavanagh

When war plunges Ryden's life into turmoil he leaves his home to find himself, unaware that the fate of the nation rests on his shoulders.


The year is 408 on the Masnian calendar, and General Lazarus has manipulated the senile King Garro of Kappland into declaring war on the neighbouring country of Rejkland. The Rejk army is vastly outnumbered and defeat is imminent.

Then hope arrives in the form of a sixteen year old orphan, Ryden, who has information that could turn the tides of war in their favour. With him are two companions; a childhood friend, and a mysterious Kapp with a dark secret of his own.

Together they set out to change the course of the war, but as Ryden discovers more about his past he comes to question his own beliefs and ultimately realises that everyone has their own agenda to follow.


This is a compelling tale of loyalty versus treachery, history versus technology and good versus evil, tempered with infinite shades of grey.

 

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I wrote 300 days ago

Hi Adam, I've really enjoyed what little I've read so far of your novel. Your first few paragraphs set the scene vividly - I could hear the crashing waves, feel the wind whipping around me and instantly I was there in the story. Your vocabulary, sentence structure, pace and form are perfect for t... view book

I wrote 300 days ago

Hi Amelia, Your novel is very engaging and you have a relaxed writing style that makes the reader feel at home immediately. You introduce your main characters quickly and are able to give us a huge amount of information about them without it sounding forced - that is a good skill to have. The ... view book

I wrote 390 days ago

Hi Georgi, This is extremely well-written and grammatically perfect which enables your flowing, pacey dialogue to really shine. The plot is intriguing and opens a lot of questions that I'm sure will be answered later as I read on. I usually try to offer some suggested improvements but as yet I... view book

I wrote 390 days ago

Hi Claire, You have an excellent writing style and extensive vocabulary. You go into great depth to outline the culture(s) of the characters and there is a strong mystical element to the narrative. The most difficult thing when writing this type of novel is getting the balance between providing e... view book

I wrote 391 days ago

Hi Neville, I've enjoyed reading 'The Secrets of the Forest' and feel that you have a very warm, inviting style that makes the reader feel instantly at home. Whilst your informal style is part of the book's charm, I did feel that certain sentences lost their structure which made those sections... view book

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