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The Maradaine Saga by Marshall Ryan Maresca is a sweeping epic of intrigue and adventure set in the sprawling city of Maradaine. With its richly imagined world, dynamic characters, and intricate plotting, the Maradaine Saga is a feast for fans of fantasy, mystery, and action.
The Maradaine Saga features four sub-series that each follow different characters as they navigate the complexities of Maradaine’s criminal underworld and political landscape. Veranix Calbert is the Thorn of Maradaine, a vigilante taking on the criminal organizations that rule the city’s streets. Satrine Rainey and Minox Welling are members of the Maradaine Constabulary, a police force trying to maintain order amidst corruption. Asti Rynax and Verci Rynax live deep in the working class parts of the Streets of Maradaine, former thieves organizing a plan to protect their homes and neighbors from powerful forces. Dayne Heldrin and Jerinne Fendall are members of the Tarian Order of the Maradaine Elite, an organization dedicated to protecting the city’s citizens.
PRAISE FOR THE MARADAINE SAGA
“Maresca offers something beyond the usual high fantasy fare, with a wealth of unique and well-rounded characters, a vivid setting, and complicatedly intertwined social issues that feel especially timely.“ – Publishers Weekly
“Marshall Ryan Maresca is one of the most ambitious fantasy authors to burst on the scene in the last decade.“ – Black Gate Magazine
“In one fast-paced, funny, highly readable novel after another, Maresca continues to build out every nook and alleyway of Maradaine, which is fast becoming one of the most richly detailed settings in fantasy.” –Barnes & Noble Sci-fi and Fantasy Blog
“It’s a story about morality, about sacrifice, about what people want from life. It’s a fun story-there’s quips, swordfights, chases through the streets. It’s a compelling, convincing work of fantasy, and a worthy addition to the rich tapestry that is the works of Maradaine.” -Sci-Fi and Fantasy Reviews
“I love the complexity of Marshall Ryan Maresca’s worldbuilding as the vast conspiracy underlying all the inner workings of Maradaine is emerging through the intertwining pieces coming together. It’s nothing short of brilliant!” -Fresh Fiction
“Maresca’s debut is smart, fast, and engaging fantasy crime in the mold of Brent Weeks and Harry Harrison. Just perfect.” —Kat Richardson, national bestselling author of Revenant
“Veranix is Batman, if Batman were a teenager and magically talented…. Action, adventure, and magic in a school setting will appeal to those who love Harry Potter and Patrick Rothfuss’ The Name of the Wind.” ―Library Journal (starred)
“Marshall Ryan Maresca is some kind of mad genius…. Not since Terry Pratchett’s Ankh Morpork have we enjoyed exploring every angle of an invented locale quite this much.” —B&N Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog
“A well-conceived and well-written melange of popular fantasy sub-genres: there’s a university with a magic department, there is some vigilante derring-do and thievery…. If you’re looking for an action-and-adventure-filled new fantasy series, then The Thorn of Dentonhill will suit very well.” —Civilian Reader
“The Thorn of Dentonhill is a light-hearted, fun read, and Maresca has introduced a hero with plenty of room to grow, a couple of villains who will provide plenty of conflict in upcoming books. And, most importantly, he’s created a character that I care enough about to continue reading.” —Relentless Reading
“Take the caped avenger of Batman, the teenage-superhero angst of Spiderman, the street-gang bravado of West Side Story, and toss in the magic of Harry Potter, and what have you got? Marshall Ryan Maresca’s The Thorn of Dentonhill.” —Kings River Life Magazine
“Maresca brings the whole package, complete and well-constructed. If you’re looking for something fun and adventurous for your next fantasy read, look no further than The Thorn of Dentonhill, an incredible start to a new series, from an author who is clearly on his way to great things.” —Bibliosanctum
“So much of it is terribly exciting and fun…. What I really liked about the ending was how it set up relationships and possibilities for the next book (which I definitely plan on reading).” —Tenacious Reader