Synopsis of Cathadeus It has been six hundred years since the Alchemists fused together men and beasts to form strong, mindless slaves. Now their most vicious creations have attacked the mystical Walking Gates, slaughtering their Keepers and isolating their cities. Wounded in the brutal attack, Braxton Prinn's mother is on the verge of death and he makes a desperate journey to find the reclusive elven master who can save her. But when he discovers an ancient magic, Brax is caught up in an even greater struggle and soon finds himself hunted for his power. Drawn into the chaos of an impending war and pursued by enemies on all sides, Brax must fight to save his mother and her race from slipping into darkness. Though his untamed magic may be the greatest threat of all… Read the prologue, follow the author and learn more at www.jeffjpeters.com Cathadeus editorial Review: "A vividly built world enhances this fast-paced adventure, engulfing the reader in a fantastic reality. Tension never falters as each scene holds new dangers, unexpected challenges and gripping revelations. From the very beginning, the author masterfully builds momentum for the approaching war, while establishing an emotional tie to characters from each threatened nation . . . Through all of this, he cleverly constructs layers of hidden secrets, allowing the threat of a darker evil to hover in the background. This makes Cathadeus the beginning of what promises to be an addictive and exciting series." ¿¿¿¿¿ - the iRead Review Cathadeus Industry Reviews: "An inventive & imaginative novel with an epic struggle, and exciting action scenes that leap out of the pages." ¿¿¿¿¿ Writer's Digest Book Awards 2018 "Cathadeus is a great fantasy. Jeff J. Peters has a writing style that describes the setting so well that you feel like you're right there. The best epic fantasy that I've read in a while. I'm looking forward to reading the next one in the series." ¿¿¿¿¿ - Bound4Escape Reviews "This is a marvelous fantasy story. By the second chapter I couldn't put the book down. There is action, adventure, lots of fighting, and serious bad guys. I strongly recommend checking this book out. Any fantasy lover will instantly adore this book. I can't wait to see what happens to Brax and his group next." ¿¿¿¿¿ - JBronder Book Reviews "Wow! What a read! Cathadeus is an adventure full of action and fighting (it is a war after all). There is loss, love - emotions galore. I cannot wait to read book two. This is a great series that not only will adults enjoy, but definitely the younger crowd as well. A great read!" ¿¿¿¿¿ - Leels Loves Books Reviews "I just loved this book! It captivated me from the beginning and continued to occupy my thoughts several days after I had finished reading it. One of the most imaginative fantasies I have read in a long time, with richly drawn, unusual characters that haunted my thoughts when I was not reading about their lives and adventures. This is a powerful and fulfilling read, and I look forward to the next book in the series by this exceptionally talented author." ¿¿¿¿¿ - Laurie's Thoughts & Reviews, Top 1% on Goodreads