Reckless Ambitions (The Medford Family Chronicles Book 1), by John Paul Ried
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The beloved, highly respected, and automatically obeyed Palamaran Emperor John Cardillion III suddenly has died without naming a successor. He has four very powerful sons, An Arch Cleric, a Fighter, a Wizard and a Merchant Prince (aka thief), who are eager to slay each other and claim their father’s Ruby Throne. Earl Thomas Medford, the former Emperor’s best friend and Commander of the Imperial Guard, has to decide which royal brother to support for the throne and marry his deliciously gorgeous only daughter too. Earl Medford intends to either avert or win a bloody and vicious civil war. Meanwhile Earl Medford’s daughter Christina has fallen hopelessly in love with one of the many Imperial Guard officers, Nick Armand. Christina and her best friend, Abigail Theosoar, do everything they can to hide this passionate romance. The not-so-simple Palace Gardener, Dr. Andrew Numil, who has his own agendas, discovers Christina’s secret and uses it to his advantage. Abigail Theosoar’s father, former gladiator and tavern owner Robert Theosoar, falls under a terrible curse with politics as the new Lord Mayor of the Palamaran Capitol. Finally, Professor Oliver Wendell Enalan, a middle-aged Illusionist spellcaster from the Gamemasters University, finds new psionic abilities within himself as he falls in love with a beautiful Elven refugee Princess. The Gamemasters University, of which Professor Enalan is employed, is dedicated to searching the limitless multiverse for new and exciting games to play augmenting their magical powers. Will Enalan be able to defend the GMU mission and fulfill his destiny? Is the price of ultimate power bitter loveless loss? You shall judge in the end.
Reckless Ambitions (The Medford Family Chronicles Book 1), by John Paul Ried- Amazon Sales Rank: #1315737 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-24
- Released on: 2015-05-24
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review What a terrific series! If you like political intrigue, if you like a Game of Thrones-like setting, and if you ever played Dungeons & Dragons as a kid (OK, or as an adult), and particularly if you've a smattering of elemental US History (specifically the War for Independence and the Civil War) then you're gonna LOVE this series. As I greatly enjoy all of the above, this book was almost written for me, it seems, but I especially enjoyed the way Mr. Ried keeps so many "balls in the air" at a time. This one has a LOT of moving pieces, folks, you might want to take notes :) The characters are great fun and the plot has more twists and turns than a roller coaster. All in all, a great read. I can hardly wait for the next book! -- C. Cusack
About the Author John Paul Ried grew up in Upper Montclair New Jersey and has recently relocated to Phoenix Arizona. He has taught both college level history and English classes at Essex County College and Illinois Central College. Mr. Ried also has taught Special Education classes in public schools in both Kentucky and Nevada. Along with teaching, Mr. Ried has an extensive fundraising background. Since 1978, Mr. Ried continually plays First Edition Advanced Dungeons and Dragons and has brought to life his Campaign World for his readers to enjoy. He draws inspiration from his very demanding cat named Enalan. Along with his writing, Mr. Ried also enjoys attending Sci-Fi/Fantasy conventions and has met hundreds of imaginative and interesting people such as Isaac Asimov, Margaret Weiss and Tracy Hickman, Terry Ferrell, and Penn and Teller (Rebo and Zooty). Mr. Ried is Chairman and CEO of the Arizona Fantasy Gaming Association (AFGA) and Palamaran Adventures LLC.Illustrator/Artist for Zenescope Comic Book.Artist/Colorist for Zenoscope Comic Books.
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3 of 5 people found the following review helpful. Ambitious Start to Fantasy Series! By Ronald C. Tobin Reckless Ambitions is the first novel in what will be a series of fantasy novels set in Palamar, the realm created in the fertile imagination of the author. Those who have played Dungeons and Dragons or similar fantasy games will find a lot to like here. The story opens with the Palamar Emperor John Cardillion IV dying of a series of strokes and without naming a successor. In this realm, primogeniture does not prevail, the Emperor is expected to name his successor and that doesn't happen. He has four sons, all of which want to stake their claim to the Ruby Throne. Enter Earl Thomas Medford, current Lord Chancellor. He wants to avoid a destructive civil war and act as Kingmaker. He is calling an Imperial Duma to settle who will have the throne. And, he wants his beautiful daughter married off to the man who does become Emperor.Well, as one would expect things don't go quite the way good Earl Medford envisions. There are attempted coups and assassinations, honorable people and treacherous ones, just as one would expect in a fantasy game campaign. One item I truly enjoyed is that there is a Gamemasters University, where the mages and wizards seek out new games, new challenges to hone their craft within the multiverse. This is all very satisfactory, the story stays within its bounds and does not break through the dreaded 'fourth wall.'The characters are well crafted and believable. I found myself caring about the fate of several of them. I could give a firm description of where the story goes, but that would be a spoiler and that I do not wish to do. I WILL say there are a couple of twists that even I, a gamer and fan of fantasy for decades, was caught by surprise, so well done sir.The brothers won't compromise, Earl Medford ends up acting in ways that even he did not see coming from the beginning. His beautiful daughter ends up having an affair with an army officer, not one of the royal brothers. A twisted web we weave.So is there a civil war? Does one of John IV's reckless children end up on the Ruby Throne? What about outside forces? Just go read RECKLESS AMBITIONS and find out for yourself! You will enjoy the ride!
4 of 5 people found the following review helpful. This is a fun book to read By Percussion This is a fun book to read. It is a nice fantasy setting and has plenty of action and intrigue.
0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Rieds Reckless Ambition will make you want the Ruby Throne! By James S. Reckless Ambition is an exciting new book series by a talented new author and great gentlemen John Paul Ried. At last Tucson Comic Con I had the honor of getting to interview and spend some time with John and Kathrine a great photographer. In our Interview we talked about how much Dungeons and Dragons has impacted Johns life and how this first book is a labor of love based around a game world he has made and evolved over many many years! As I said if you like Dungeons and Dragons, you’ll really enjoy Reckless Ambitions’ setting with psionics, magic, wizards, clerics, soldiers, and so many thieves! The setting is rich with romance, action and a nice little Civil War brought forth by the fertile and devious imagination of the John. The characters are well crafted and very believable, I instinctively found myself caring about them and how several of ended up at the end of this tale (and where they will be in Capricious Deities, book 2). I would love to give a firm description of where the story goes, but that would be spoiling the journey and that I never wish to do in a review. Just know you will not be disappointed and I will let you know there are a couple of twists that even I, a gamer and well-read consumer of fantasy, was pleasantly surprised. John, my friend as a Game Master and fellow gamer tip my hat to you!A Crown without a Successor, a possible Civil war, Fantasy at its best and purest… and a Game masters University!So is there a dreaded civil war? Does one the Palamar Emperor John Cardillion IVs reckless children end up on the Ruby Throne? What about other most interested parties to the Empire? Please go read RECKLESS AMBITIONS and find out what I can’t…no won’t spoil for you!You will enjoy the trip!…And if you enjoy it look for John on Facebook as he loves meeting and addressing his readers!Jim from the creative play and podcast network.
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