Fantasy

The Cost of Restraint

Name: The Cost of Restraint
Author: William (Bill) Blackburn

by William (Bill) Blackburn

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**Power is easy to wield. Restraint is what gives it meaning.** In a world of ancient magic, powerful kingdoms, dragons, and forgotten histories, a young ranger named Boone begins a journey that will test far more than his strength. Alongside Ruby, a resourceful young woman whose past has taught her the price of survival, and companions whose abilities and loyalties will shape the future of the realm, Boone becomes entangled in dangers reaching far beyond the borders of the kingdom. War threatens innocent lives. Ancient powers begin to move. The choices facing Boone and his companions demand courage, sacrifice, loyalty, and the wisdom to recognize when power should be used and when it must be held in check. From royal courts and battlefields to distant lands ruled by dragons and storm giants, *The Cost of Restraint* opens an epic fantasy saga about friendship, leadership, love, and the consequences of every choice. **The Chronicles of Boone begins here.**

What to expect

Tropes: Found family Epic quest
Pace and shape: An epic saga
Themes: Friendship Coming of age Good vs evil
True stories: An inspiring journey

Book details

Author: William (Bill) Blackburn
Genre: Fantasy
Formats: Ebook, paperback and hardcover
Kindle Unlimited: Included

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About the author

William (Bill) Blackburn

William (Bill) Blackburn is a retired U.S. Army Special Forces soldier, former construction business owner, and career and technical education teacher who believes a good story can bring generations together. After twenty years of military service and fifteen years running a construction company, Bill brought his experience into the classroom, teaching young people the value of craftsmanship, perseverance, and doing what is right. As the creator of **Mother Maple Worldroot — The Storyteller's World**, Bill retells traditional folklore from around the world for families to discover and enjoy together. His fantasy series, The Chronicles of Boone, takes readers into a world of magic, ancient powers, friendship, sacrifice, and the consequences of difficult choices. Whether sharing a centuries-old folktale or building an original fantasy world, Bill writes with one belief at the center of his work: stories are meant to be shared, remembered, and passed from one generation to the next.

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