Ring of the Or'tux Description

In many stories you hear how ‘The Chosen One’ appeared to save the day. Ever wonder what would happen if the one doing the choosing bungled the job?

In Ring of the Or’tux, that’s exactly what happens. Hunter was on his way to a Three Stooges’ marathon when in mid-step, he went from the lobby of a movie theater to a charred tangle of stone and timber that once had been a place of worship. From there it only gets worse for the hapless Chosen One. First, an attempt to flee those he initially encounters (who by the way are the ones he was sent there to save), lands him into the merciless clutches of an invading army (those whom he was supposed to defeat).

After being woefully mistreated by his captors, he is rescued by Father Thomas whose prayer his arrival was in answer to; and Larus, once a servant to the goddess Casdralla but who is now sentenced to a mortal's life for bungling the selection of The Chosen One. Together, he and his two newfound companions set about to save the people of Casdra, but for different reasons. Hunter wants nothing more than to go home, Father Thomas to save his people, and Larus hopes that by seeing Hunter fulfill the destiny of The Chosen One, he may be restored to his once glorious state and leave behind his earthbound existence.

Signs, prophecies, and several implanted visions (which leave Hunter stark raving mad for a short duration) offer guidance. Unfortunately, the only hope for the people of Casdra rests upon a man who is not particularly ready for the job.

From the talented mind of Brian S. Pratt comes another story that will take you from this world to one of faith, friendship and a brewing war.

The story starts a little scattard as we witness the birth of the paths for each character. But very soon into the book these paths collide and a quest for salvation begins.

Of the three main characters, the one I feel makes the biggest impact is Larus. It is his development within the story that keeps them moving onwards.

A solid flow keeps you reading until you hit the epic ending and twist that you'll never see coming until it's too late.

In keeping with the author's style you follow the troop from their point of view only, making you feel more part of the group than just a reader.

The author also has made the mention of planets and space without the book falling into a sci fi feel, keeping it within the fantasy.

It was an epic journey, one I hope others are willing to take.