Into the Wildbarrens

The Gems of Elsana, Book 1

By: Christian Sterling

Narrated by: Michael Westmoreland

Everyone's favorite wizard, before the beard.

We know him well. Ever-flowing wisdom. Concealed power. A white beard and a proclivity for mentoring chosen-ones.

In so many tales, we find ourselves enamored with a kindly wizard guiding our protagonist, curious about his roots, source of power, and hidden knowledge. This is that wizard’s story.

Falin is only 20 years of age, and with 980 years left to explore the world, he is eager to begin his quest for the Gems of Elsana, four jewels that provide wizards with their full power. Falin considers himself lucky, joined by a sage healer, elven assassin, drakkish warrior, and madorian prince.

All seems well until the elder wizards reveal Falin’s quest will take them into the Wildbarrens, a desolate and horrid land teeming with creatures of Darkness. Given the circumstances - and to the chagrin of Falin’s honorable Champions - the group is accompanied by an unscrupulous pair of outlaws claimed to have traveled through the Wildbarrens.

In this feel-good fiction, we are cast into a world brimming with our favorite elements of fantasy. Christian Sterling has cultivated a series with unparalleled charm, action, humor, romance, and thrills. All ages will be sure to enjoy this story from its first magical moments to its last.

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©2019 Christian Sterling (P)2021 Christian Sterling

Great story and especially wonderful characters

Absolutely wonderful storytelling. The best part? Unlike many other series like these, especially the Wheel of Time series, the heroes are actually people you can root for. They aren't the best of a terrible bunch. They are truly good people that you can really get behind and embrace. It's what made the Lord of The Rings and the Harry Potter series so popular. And this trilogy is no different. You easily love these characters. Could read this story a hundred times.