Paragon Exordium

Paragon Exordium is an easy-to-listen-to character-driven fantasy novel that combines classic magical elements with a modern-day setting full of non-stop action, world-building, and high stakes.

-In Paragon, Georgia, the battle for survival has begun.

After the Shattering, everything changes. When technology falters, the remnants of humanity must unite against an onslaught of creatures beyond their wildest imaginings. Basilisk, orcs, elves, dwarves, and other terrifying creatures now populate the planet.

With the creatures causing havoc, strangers are forced to join forces. Private military officer Peter Blair grapples with enigmatic dreams brought on by a black sword, and his inability to save everyone. While journalism student Sarah Young discovers newfound magical powers and the responsibility they bring. With refugees flooding in and danger on the rise, Peter and Sarah must embrace their new reality or risk surrendering Earth to the Fae - losing everything they hold dear.

Fans of The Walking Dead and Lord of the Rings will be enticed by this genre-bending epic that rings with themes of survival, sacrifice, and self-discovery.

After 6 years of writing/editing, Mikel and David have completed the first installment in their Apocalyptic Epic Military Rural Fantasy. A story like no other.

©2023 Mikel Ballard (P)2024 Mikel Ballard

good world and character build

liked the little tidbits of culture, Four Green Fields stood out the most. look forward to the next book.

I forgot to breath

Paragon Exordium brings fantasy to a modern-day setting with lovable characters and a thrilling, well-paced plot. I couldn’t hit pause on this audio book. The story of Paragon Exordium left me breathless, and I eagerly await the next book in the series.

Great story and performance

Great story that was well told, not feeling amateurish at all.

The narrator struggled to voice a few of the female characters, but he made an effort, and his accent work and sound effects were fantastic.

great performance, room for writing style to improve

overall very creative and entertaining. some of the prose was a little rough. needed a little more show not tell.

thrilling story and amazing narration.

as someone who has read and listened to many books, there was never a point in this story where I felt bored or wanted the author to hurry up and change to a different point of view. The story was engaging throughout. The narration was amazing and brought the characters to life in a way I have not seen been done before.