Genesis of A Champion

By: Thomas O'Gorman

Narrated by: Virtual Voice

Winn Vaux is the second son of a duke. Growing up he is unsure of his destiny, until a visit from the Almighty puts him on a path to be the champion of his people. How does a young boy who can't swing a sword and has no prospects or inheritance become the hero of his generation? The journey starts here. Get ready for action, suspense, and even a little girl trouble. Winn learns to fight, kill, believe in himself, and love in this coming of age story about the most important figure in Arath. He is the friend of gods, the scourge of his father, on the wrong side of a king, and beloved by his friends, his servants, and the rest of his family. Winn experiences the luck of the gods, learns the skills of a warrior, and wins the heart of a one of a kind young woman. During it all, he stays humble, eager, and somewhat surprised by it all. His best friend Jaunty, and his beloved horse, Hooch, share Winn's adventures and are steadfast companions, but the hardest battles he fights alone. Through it all, Lord Winnford Torbjorn Vaux undergoes the Genesis of A Champion."This book . . . puts the reader in the middle of a world that they'll love spending time in." Michael Radon, The US Review of Books

Had the potential to be interesting

Both the dialog and the AI narrative were stilted and awkward. I was disappointed because I had hoped for a rollicking adventure.