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The Maradaine Saga by Marshall Ryan Maresca<\/a> 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n


The Maradaine Saga: four intertwined series set in city of Maradaine, the spellbinding port city filled with tales of murder and magic, secrets and lies, policemen and vigilantes, misfits and criminals, scholars and sidekicks, conspiracies and deadly danger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Veranix Calbert is the\u00a0Thorn of Maradaine<\/strong><\/em>, a vigilante taking on the criminal organizations that rule the city\u2019s streets. Satrine Rainey and Minox Welling are members of the\u00a0Maradaine Constabulary<\/strong><\/em>, a police force trying to maintain order amidst corruption. Asti Rynax and Verci Rynax live deep in the working class parts of the\u00a0Streets of Maradaine<\/strong><\/em>, 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\u00a0Maradaine Elite<\/strong><\/em>, an organization dedicated to protecting the city\u2019s citizens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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PRAISE FOR THE MARADAINE SAGA<\/u><\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\u201cMaresca 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.\u201c  \u2013 Publishers Weekly<\/strong><\/a>  <\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMarshall Ryan Maresca is one of the most ambitious fantasy authors to burst on the scene in the last decade.\u201c  \u2013 Black Gate Magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“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<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaresca\u2019s debut is smart, fast, and engaging fantasy crime in the mold of Brent Weeks and Harry Harrison. Just perfect.\u201d \u2014Kat Richardson, national bestselling author of Revenant<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cVeranix 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.\u201d \u2015Library Journal (starred) <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

“Marshall Ryan Maresca is some kind of mad genius\u2026. Not since Terry Pratchett\u2019s Ankh Morpork have we enjoyed exploring every angle of an invented locale quite this much.” \u2014B&N Sci-fi & Fantasy Blog<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cA well-conceived and well-written melange of popular fantasy sub-genres: there\u2019s a university with a magic department, there is some vigilante derring-do and thievery…. If you\u2019re looking for an action-and-adventure-filled new fantasy series, then The Thorn of Dentonhill will suit very well.\u201d \u2014Civilian Reader<\/em><\/strong> <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe 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\u2019s created a character that I care enough about to continue reading.\u201d \u2014Relentless Reading<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cTake 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\u2019s The Thorn of Dentonhill.\u201d \u2014Kings River Life Magazine<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cMaresca brings the whole package, complete and well-constructed. If you\u2019re 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.\u201d \u2014Bibliosanctum <\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cSo 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).\u201d \u2014Tenacious Reader<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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: four intertwined series set in city of … <\/p>\n

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