Table of Contents
Hello, dear reader! This novel was originally published in 2014, and it contains a number of maps of the Known World, which cannot be displayed through Inkitt. Each chapter is accompanied by a unique map, and the map region is used as a chapter title.
View maps of the Known World at www.DNFrost.com/maps
Also, because Inkitt prefers shorter chapters, this novel’s 14 chapters have been divided into smaller sections. This table of contents reflects the original formatting.
KHOLL & THE FIRST MOVEMENT:
FROM BROKEN DREAMS
Chapter I: The Khollek Mountains
Chapter II: The Sutek Desert
Chapter III: The Forests of Kalrein
Chapter IV: The Draconan Mountains
Chapter V: The D’jed Mountains
THE PLAINS OF RISHI & SECOND MOVEMENT:
ASTRIDE THE RIFT
Chapter I : The Back Rishi
Chapter II: The Katei Ocean
Chapter III: Kanata
OLD RYERIN & THE THIRD MOVEMENT:
TO WANING LIGHT
Chapter I: The Front Rishi
Chapter II: The Gulf of Lohki
Chapter III: The Desperate Sea
THE NINE HELLS & FOURTH MOVEMENT:
THE TIDE OF GRIEF
Chapter I: The Glades of Despair
Chapter II: The Eighth Hell
Chapter III: A’lara City
BONUS: Worldbuilding Resources
PROPHESY APPENDIX
www.DNFrost.com/prophesy
LANGUAGE APPENDIX
www.DNFrost.com/language
MAGIC APPENDIX
www.DNFrost.com/magic
The rest of this “chapter” contains the front matter for the published book: advanced praise, my publication list, copyright, dedication, and acknowledgments.
Scroll through if you’re interested, or skip straight to the next chapter to start reading!
“Incredible world-building!”
– M.L Spencer, author of The Rhenwars Saga
Praise for groundbreaking author
D.N.Frost’s Tales of the Known World novels
AWAKENING
“I was on the edge of my seat as I turned each page. Looking for a novel that is hard to put down? Look no further. A fantasy novel you will never forget!” – Steven Daniel Books
“Unique world-building with magical imagery that delights the senses. Maps are sprinkled throughout . . . The climatic ending is fast-paced and takes unexpected turns. I recommend to readers who love world-building and vivid imagery of how magic works.” – Linnea Tanner, New Apple Summer and Global Ebooks award-winning author of the Curse of Clansmen and Kings series
“A rare treat, a spark of uniqueness that makes [fantasy] feel new again. Both gripping and beautiful, the book fantasy fans only dreamed about until now.” – Readers’ Favorite
“Anyone who likes epic fantasy is going to love this saga.” – Alberto Guaita Tello, author of The Eyes of the Sea
“Wow. Top-notch . . . contains several subtle forms of brilliance that induce a deep, cerebral pause. The author does an excellent job.” – Jocelyn Crawley, editor of WordHelps
“As beautifully written as it is captivating.” – Alithea G. of California
“The world brought to life is so amazing and rich with culture. I haven’t felt this strongly about a book since The Dark Elf Trilogy by R.A. Salvatore. I can hardly wait for the next book!” – J.R. Cooper of Texas
“A truly good book. It’s hard to put down.” – Edward O. of Michigan
“One of the most amazing books I’ve ever had the pleasure to read! Frost really knows how to enrapture the reader and create a fantastic world.” – Bellatrix L.S. of Texas (starred review)
“Hell of an end. Can’t wait for more!” – Julia D. of New Jersey
“Ideal for fans of Andre Norton, Mercedes Lackey, Brent Weeks. Gripping, fluidly written. Frost’s characters are involved, complex and brimming with an enlightened spark.” – Jessie H. of Texas (starred review)
“Unbridled, uncontrived, and groundbreaking. This story really stands out, with puzzle pieces that snap together in satisfying succession. Keep ’em coming!” – Jesse V. of Michigan
“Gripping from the very first page, the story unfolds like a great epic tapestry. Want fantasy, dragons, and a book you just can’t stop reading? Go for it.” – Albert of U.S.A. (starred review)
“Once I started it, I couldn’t put it down. As you read – no, consume – this book, you are pulled along with the whirlwind of the character’s experience. Bravo!” – Sarah D. of New York (starred review)
“You won’t be able to put it down! The characters are center-stage, but Frost also creates a world that becomes vivid in the reader’s imagination.” – Mike B. of Pennsylvania (starred review)
“Very well written fantasy, exciting and gripping, [with] a whole world supplied freely by the author’s website. Become lost in an engaging plot and a very plausible alternative world.” – Cathy of U.K. (starred review)
“Poetic prophecies, detailed maps, and a tense plot. Traditional fantasy races and creatures all have a twist to them. Frost manages the cast of distinctive characters and weaves their stories through many unexpected twists and turns.” – Readers’ Favorite
“Frost is a consummate world-builder. Characters are complex and three-dimensional. If you love Anne McCaffrey, J.R.R. Tolkien and Tad Williams, Awakening is a novel you want. The plot is fast-paced and entertaining. A spectacular accomplishment.” – M.L Spencer, author of the Rhenwars Saga
Advanced praise for BROKEN
“The characterization was impressive. Frost made unlikable, seemingly irredeemable characters rootable, or at least sympathetic. Fast-paced, humor, tension, excitement, foreboding, heartbreaking. Excellent sequel!” – Dana V.
“Exciting, suspenseful, and constantly left me wanting more. I felt a connection with every character that stretched over a very wide range of emotions. I eagerly wait for the next installment.” – J.R. Cooper
“Frost does a fantastic job of creating full worlds and dynamic characters, as well as character relationships, all tied together with heady imagery. Plus, subscribing to her website gets you free access to all sorts of neat things to bring you closer to this wonderful fantasy world.” – Savannah B.
Also by D.N.Frost
Tales of the Known World
Set I ~ Chronicles of Mother’s Gate
PORTENTS OF MOTHER’S GATE ~ Story Book
First Bookend ~ SCRIBE ASCRIBED & TRIBE UNTIED
AWAKENING ~ Book One
Second Bookend ~ WAKING UP & FALLING DOWN
BROKEN ~ Book Two
Third Bookend ~ VAST ASLEEP & RIDE AWAKE
Coming Soon
CONCEIVED ~ Book Three
DIVINE ~ Book Four
Set II ~ The Rise of the House of Grishem
Additional Titles
For Kindle ~ FANTASY MAP MAKER JUMP START: 61 Easy Tips for Fantasy World Building with Real Earth Science
TOTKW
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Tales of the Known World Saga
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ISBN: 979-8618679886
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First Publication, 2014
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Cover art, cover design, book design, and maps by D.N.Frost
This book is a work of fiction.
For you, and for me.
ACKNOWLEDGMENTS
There are so many people who helped make this book possible. I cannot hope to thank them all. I can start with my loving family, especially my mother and my aunt Dana, for encouraging my dreams even when they were a distant reality.
Thanks to my thoughtful editors Cease and Jesse, who gave my manuscript the final polish it needed, and whose polish gave me the boost of confidence I needed to push through to the end.
I want to thank the friends who read my work and provided crucial encouragement on the long and rocky road to publishing. In particular, thanks to Remy, Trixie, Jesse, Kaitlyn, and Blue for your support and enthusiasm.
Very special appreciation goes out to Lindsay, without whom these stories would never have been. Thank you for the nexus that became so much more than either of us dared to dream.
I must thank the people who read this book in its infancy, when the debut edition arose from obscurity and first began to shine. The time you took to share your thoughts made my toils worth it. Your reviews remind me why my work matters in the first place.
And thank you, dear reader, for becoming part of my adventure.
