AN EPIC COMING OF AGE FANTASY SAGA WITH OVER 300 FIVE-STAR REVIEWS AMAZON BESTSELLER 3+ YEARS RUNNING
The Arinthian Line series:
Arcane (The Arinthian Line, book 1)
Riven (The Arinthian Line, book 2)
Valor (The Arinthian Line, book 3)
Clash (The Arinthian Line, book 4)
Legend (The Arinthian Line, book 5)
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Fury of a Rising Dragon series:
Burden’s Edge (Fury of a Rising Dragon, book 1)
Honor’s Price (Fury of a Rising Dragon, book 2)
Mercy’s Trial (Fury of a Rising Dragon, book 3)
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Genre: Coming of age young adult epic adventure fantasy
Target age: Suitable for readers of all ages
Primary style influences: J.K. Rowling, Orson Scott Card, J.R.R. Tolkien
Foundational tropes: Friendless farm boy learns magic; aging mentor
Basic premise: Teenage aspiring warlock befriends two girls, quickly going on a wild adventure—all while learning the arcane arts under the tutelage of a legendary but cantankerous mentor.
Romance: None at first, but a relationship later blossoms organically in the “sweet sixteen” fashion. Not a focal point of plot but a support pillar.
Coarse language: None
Sex: None
Violence: Mild to medium typical of genre
Audiobooks: Arcane, Riven, Valor narrated by Grammy winner Stefan Rudnicki. Burden’s Edge, Honor’s Price narrated by Gary Furlong.
Series length: The Arinthian Line stands complete at five books: Arcane, Riven, Valor, Clash, Legend.
★★★★★ “Fall in love with fantasy again.” –Jay Fowler, Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ “I just couldn’t put it down.” –Numerous Amazon reviewers
★★★★★ “If you loved Harry Potter, you will love Augum Stone. [Arcane] has the same thrill and page turning fun.” –Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ “Every time I start to think I have read everything good, I stumble across a gem like this.” –Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ “This story started strong, stayed strong and ended leaving me wanting more immediately (without a cliffhanger ending).” –Nerd Girl Magazine
★★★★★ “Great story, well-written, subtle and complex character development, interesting magical system. Superbly done coming-of-age.” –Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ “Arcane is a very intriguing story, well written, and beautifully conceived. A super entertaining book.” –Author E.C. Sheedy
★★★★★ “Engrossing … sucks you in on an action packed ride.” –Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ “I enjoyed reading this so much that I purchased the rest of the series immediately and then sat up all night finishing them for the next few days.” –Amazon reviewer
★★★★★ “You’ll never know what you’re missing until you read it for yourself.” –Amazon reviewer
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Sever, I read KBoards using a proxy after being banned about a year ago for calling my pal “toots” & stuff. I read your post about making a separate FB page for a book/author. You may not believe what I’ve built on KB for this purpose, and had a ton of fun doing it. Sales have increased somewhat from it.
Take a look! https://www.facebook.com/MikeAngelPI
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Thanks, David, will do! :)
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5 stars for arcane! A bit shorter than I usually like and a might slow but I think its a solid base for book two which I’ll be keeping an eye open for. Goodonya!!
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Thank you kindly :D
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enjoyed reading arcane. hope the wait for the sequels are not tooo long. i really like the way you write the story. well done!
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Thank you kindly, Melody! Expect book 2 out around Feb 21st, and book 3 three months later :)
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Cant wait for next book hope it is going well and good luck continuing the series .
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Thank you!
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Really liked the first two books! Can’t wait for the third. Story is compelling and well paced and I hated reaching the last page! Would like to see augum come into his own and advance a little more rapidly! Thanks for the vicarious interlude into another realm!
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Thank you so much, Stephen :)
Augum’s definitely due, isn’t he?
The third book is complete and undergoing editing. Can’t wait to release it :)
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Really enjoyed your first two books and read them both in less than a week, waiting for book three with anticipation. And I agree with Stephen in hoping Augum comes into his own and gets all his stripes soon :-)
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Don’t know how I missed this comment. I usually respond to everything. My apologies, Edwina. Thank you for reading. One of Augum’s challenges is fighting beyond his strength (something detailed in book 4). But his rewards … well, you’ll get to see for yourself :)
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I am a disabled veteran and am constantly looking for ways to entertain myself. I lost both legs to an iad, my life now is one disapontment after another, after reading hundreds of books it becomes monotonous. I read all four books in this series in three days, a perpetual smile plastered to my face, happiness is priceless and I gladly give both arms to live in this moment forever. You provided a much needed break from reality, one in which I experienced hope, love, bravery, and triumph for the first time in many years, I dare say it rejuvenated a new will to live long lost. For that I am forever grateful Sir Bronny. I would love to know if you had an estimate for your next release.
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Hello Ross. Your letter made its mark. I don’t know what to say really, except … thank you. It meant a lot to me. I’m going to print it out and keep it nearby, so that if I ever start feeling lazy or tired about writing, I’ll read it and find the strength to write on, knowing the story makes a difference.
I am working on book 5 now. I hope to have it done and released within four to five months, give or take. But I’ve got nothing to distract me really–I’ll be working on it almost daily. Nose to the grindstone, that kind of thing.
I’ll have you in my thoughts. Oh and please email me at
severbronny@gmail.com sometime.
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Hi Sever, I enjoyed the first book, but was wondering when will the next books come out in audio Format.
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Hello, Alex :)
Glad you enjoyed it. Audiobooks are quite the production, so it’s hard to say when it’s going to happen. I’m sorry, wish I had more news than that :(
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Cannot wait for book 5!
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Working on it as we speak, Mary :)
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I finished the fourth book last night, and I already feel like life has no meaning anymore (well until the next book comes out that is 😛)
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Glad you’re enjoying the series, Darius. Just finishing up first draft of book 5 now ;)
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Great:)
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Is there an update on book 5?
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There will be an official update soon! It’s going through a third edit as we speak and is roughly on track for being released in December :)
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I bought the first book for my 12 year old son and he tore though it in a day. I promptly ordered the next 3 in the series. He absolutely loves this series. I cannot wait to read it myself.
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Whoa, that’s faster than I can read. Which character is his favorite so far and why?
Hope you enjoy it as well, Jaime :)
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Just when I thought I wouldn’t find another “school of magic” themed book that wasn’t a blatant rip-off of a certain boy wizard….along comes Arcane. In this, you have taken a commonly-used subject (special kid gets accepted to wizard school!) and made it decidedly UNcommon. I love the unique way you imagine your magic–excuse me, arcanery. I love the detailed descriptions of the TEACHING we are seeing. In many magic-school books, how the magic is actually taught and learned is glossed over. You make it so much more realistic when we see Augum, Bridget, and Leera struggling to understand and apply concepts. And then you weave in a great adventure along the way. Thank you for this wonderful breath of fresh air. I am currently in the midst of Valor and enjoying the story immensely.
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I’m very happy you’re enjoying the series, Jen, thank you for dropping by and leaving a note! And you’re just in time to catch the launch of the final book in the series too :) (Very early Jan)
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Yes, I just finished Clash, and it was amazing. My heart was actually pounding in nervous anticipation as Augum went up against Robin at the end. I LOVED the labyrinth and the competition. So exciting and it really drew me in. I’m glad I picked these up when I did- now I don’t have to wait as long for the (I’m sure it will be) epic conclusion! Keep up the good work!
-Jen
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Well, here it is, nearly mid-January. When will this interminable wait be over?!? But, seriously, I love your series so much I will actually read the next book out of order on my book list! You have a very clever imagination and a great talent. Congratulations on this great success.
Kim
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Funny that you mention the date, because Legend launches tomorrow :)
I hope you reconsider reading the book out-of-order; don’t want you to miss certain interesting plot twists that line up a certain way. But it’s your call :)
Thank you for reading and enjoying, Kim!
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Sever,
My husband and I recently (September 2016) took in 3 siblings as foster children. The oldest, who is 11 loves to read, the younger two, 9 and 7, not as much. I am an avid reader, and was hoping to inspire them to read. I stumbled across your book, Arcane, on Amazon. We started reading it. A chapter or two each night (as long as I can stay awake to read out loud!). They LOVED it, and beg for me to keep reading. After finishing Arcane, I offered to look for something different, but they wanted to proceed with the series. This past weekend we finished Riven, and launched directly into Valor. We are looking forward to the Augum’s adventures each evening. Thank you so much for writing such a delightful and exciting series. Hopefully, your books will inspire their imaginations and create three life-long readers. It is wonderful to read something to them that we are all four engaged in. Definitely a series that reaches out across the generations and appeals to all of us!
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This is very touching, Lisa, I’m kind of speechless. It’s wonderful to hear from someone who took in three kids. Major kudos to you and your hubby. And how wonderful to get them hooked on books! What adventures await them in that magical world of the imagination! I am honored to play a part, and cannot wait to hear all about what they think of the trouble the trio get into in Valor, Clash and Legend :)
Please keep me posted (feel free to email me via the contact page too).
All my best to you and your family,
Sever
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Sever I have read the first four books and am in progress of reading the fifth, and I was wondering if you would ever see the series becoming a film or set of films?
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Hello Alfie :)
I wrote them with a movie franchise in mind in the first place, without the expectation of it ever actually becoming one as it’s highly unlikely in this business a book gets turned into a movie. That said, in my mind’s eye Mrs. Stone I already cast Judi Dench as Anna Atticus Stone :)
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It would be my dream come true if it became a movie franchise :) I love the way you write and I’m taking my English Literature GCSE a year early and your books have definitely helped expand my vocabulary and improve my grades <3
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I’m very flattered, thank you, Alfie :) And it would certainly be a dream come true for me too, hehe :) but I’m more than happy simply being able to make a living from writing. After all, I get to live in the trio’s world for my day job! :D
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I’m about to start Valor – great series!! Are there anything plans for Audible books beyond Arcane? I’d love to listen while I’m at work.
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Thank you, glad you’re enjoying my work :)
Yes, talks are in the works for the rest of the series to be concluded in audiobook format (audiobooks are expensive to produce). Hopefully it will happen :)
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Just finished burdens edge. Cannot wait for the next one. Any idea when it will be released?
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Should have it ready for summer, Brian. And glad you enjoyed BE :)
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You have no idea how happy your answer to the previous comment just made me:D I finished BE…well… a few minutes ago with a bittersweet feeling, knowing I’d have to wait for god knows how long for the next part.
It will be hard (harder than the trio’s journey probably), but I might be able to survive until summer-ish!…As long as you’re not pulling a G.R.R.M on us.
Thanks for throwing me back into the fantasy genre!:)
PS: I’ll have you know, that I’m dumping the fault on my recent university-grades struggles on you. Shame on you for writing such a fantastic series! (Kidding)
Greetings from Austria
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Thank you so much, Tobias, and don’t worry, I will not be pulling a GRRM =P
Hope your studies have gotten back on track :)
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I just wanted to say that my 10 and 13-year-old boys are devouring this series. Now I have to read them myself! Thank you for writing exciting and involved novels that children as well as adults can read. There is so much junk out there, we need more authors like you!
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That’s wonderful that they’re devouring the series, Rita. And I look forward to hearing your thoughts too when you dip your feet into the adventure. Please give the kids my best wishes,
Sever
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I just read the whole series in 2 weeks, and it was so good! At the end of Legend it said that another trilogy was coming, but I couldn’t find anything about it. Is the next series being worked on right now?
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I just read that the trilogy is called fury of a rising dragon or something like that, downloading now!
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Seems like you found it! Here’s the direct link for anyone else looking:
Glad you’re enjoying my work :)
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Thanks!
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I really liked all books. Just finished Burden’s Edge. When is the one after coming out?
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Honor’s Price (Fury of a Rising Dragon, book two) will likely launch within a couple months, depending on a few final factors. It’s a huge and complicated book, but fulfilling :)
Glad you’re enjoying the adventure :)
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Books were great. I read them all in a week, including Burden’s Edge. I even got my sister, who doesn’t really like to read, to read them. I wish I could jump into the books and join the story. It’s probably MUCH more fun then going to school. When is the next one coming out? hope it’s soon.
P.S.: Why do you do this: :) at almost every reply?
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Looks like the next one will be out within a couple months.
I get to live in that world for my day job and thus consider myself one of the luckiest people alive. I love all the characters and I love building and exploring the world, and I have a grand vision for its future.
As to why the constant :) it’s mostly an old habit meant to show kindness and a smile :)
Thanks for reading and getting in contact!
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I really loved the Arinthian Line!! I actually came across Burden’s Edge first and read that one, as that one popped up as recommended, but I was so lost reading that book. I felt there are a lot of references that I feel I should have been informed about. Only to later realize that it’s set after the Arinthian Line. Which I immediately picked up and devoured. SSSSSSSSSOOOOOOOOO GGGGFOOOOODDDDDD!!!!! I loved the characters and story. I’m a bit of a action/adventure mixed with love/romance fantasy junkie and this was right up my alley. Couldnt put any if them down. I am eager to read more of your work!!!!
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Thank you, glad you’re enjoying my work :)
The next book will be out this Friday (Sep 28th). So you don’t have long to wait!
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Just finished Honor’s price and wanted to say that its an amzing series keep up the good work.
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Thank you, glad you enjoyed it :)
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When is the next book comeing out? I LOOOOOOOOOVE your series!Keep writing;).
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Probably late 2019, but it’s hard to say. I’m already 30,000 words into it, but will be reassessing and reediting the portion before I continue with it :)
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you could name the book Locked in War, Dragon Dreams or Taking Flight…
PS: those are just suggestions. I won’t be mad if you don’t use them
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And those are lovely suggestions, thank you :)
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I have a question. It might seem rude though.
How do I know you’re actually Sever Bronny, and not some person pretending to be him?
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Now that’s a rather odd question. I think you mean someone else might be handling the account on my behalf, perhaps a manager etc? I can assure you it’s me–I handle my own social media because I want to be connected to my readers :)
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sorry about the rudeness
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No worries :)
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When does Champion’s Wrath come out?
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Apologies for the late reply; just got back from Xmas break.
The third book (as yet untitled; Champion’s Wrath will be the final book in the series and it looks like this one will be running longer than a trilogy) is about halfway complete at this time. Expect it late this year (2019) :)
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Thank you….just…thank you! I’ve read everything up to Honors Price in 2 weeks. It’s good to feel completely drawn into a series again, something I haven’t been able to do in a long time. I hope and expect to be reading about the trio for a long time to come!!
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Thank you so much, Jordan :D
After taking two weeks for Xmas break, I am excited to continue working on book three again.
Any favorite characters and scenes thus far?
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How did I miss that question you left me?! LOL
Without leaving spoilers…
My favorite character is a certain “Grizzled” instructor/military strategist our trio is introduced to in Fury of a Rising Dragon. I love the build up and dynamic of his relationship with the trio and how it plays out.
Favorite scene: The Tournament = final showdown! How do you even top that!?!
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Ah, interesting choice! Don’t hear that one too often.
And indeed, how does one top that scene!? Hehe, it’s a consistent fav among readers.
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When do we get book three?
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Looking like late this year (2019). It’s a big, complex book, so has a ways to go still in terms of structuring and editing. As of this writing, I’m 140,000 words in of a projected 200,000-240,000.
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I really liked your books, they were great and I can’t wait for the next one, but there are some errors in them like in one of them you said Bridget Jones instead of Bridget Burns, and could you maybe try to keep the tense the same? In one case you said “When will he ever stop?” which should have been “When would he ever stop” or “When was he ever going to stop?” since the book is written in past tense. Other than that they were great and I really loved them. Hope the next one comes out soon! (and happy late new year!)
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Thank you for the errata report, I’ll look into it and get the fixes ready for the next version. Do you remember which book you saw the mention of “Bridget Jones” in? I did a search through all the works and cannot find it (I may have already tackled that error though).
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It was Valor, I think. (In the chapter: The Spikes.)
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Ah, yes, I checked and that error has already been fixed. Seems you have an older version of the book.
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what year does the story take place
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The story in Arcane takes place in the year 3342, though the approximate era in our human history terms is the mid-medieval ages, prior to the invention of gunpowder, clocks, and other similar devices and advancements.
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Cant wait for book 3 of the dragon series
Hopefully it will be out before my birthday in December
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Yes, it is currently on schedule to launch in December :)
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