The Faded Land

A Progression Fantasy Epic (Keiran: The Eternal Mage Book 1)

By: D.E. Sherman

Narrated by: John Joseph Rogers, Rylee Kuberra

Length: 16 hrs and 20 mins

Publisher's summary

Keiran clawed his way from gutter rat to archmage in his first life.

His second was supposed to be easier...

Keiran of the Night Vale has staved off death for two thousand years. His mind and his magic remain as sharp as ever, but his body is old, worn out, and failing. What he needs is to reincarnate into a new, young body, and he bends his prodigious talents towards doing exactly that.

He awakens to find that he’s been reborn in a wasteland where mana has become a scarce resource. Even the internal mana generated by people is stolen away by those who rule them. And without mana, he’s no longer a mage.

It will take more than that to stop Keiran. With each passing week, he regains more of his old strength, but can he keep his secrets safely hidden? Standing in his way is his new home’s cult-like nightly mana tithing, a governor with deadly secrets, and a monster-ridden desert.

It's a deadly scramble to claim the mana he so desperately needs to survive, but Keiran didn’t become an archmage by accident.

He’s willing to use every dirty trick and tactic he knows to get there again.

©2024 D.E. Sherman (P)2024 Royal Guard Publishing LLC

Good book

I liked it, it's a bit slow not much happens but a lot happens. I know confusing. it's a good first story. I can't wait until he travels and gets older. the three year old thing well... but I really liked it so can't wait for the next book.

Loved the story.

I am still trying to get my thoughts together but overall this book was enjoyable. I hated the politics most because some Adults tend to think they know better and never stop to consider how antiquated and limited their vision of the world and people really are. I think a three year old super powered mage is hilarious. I am excited because there are so many ways the Author can choose to develop the MC, the storyline and the world. Btw, I know this is silly but having an adult voice coming out of a three year old is funny but creepy so for that reason, I am removing a star. The MC sounded like his dad and he is a kid:

Great potential. I want more!

I loved the story and the lore behind it. I enjoyed the magic and the progression system. The story flows pretty well and had me hangin on for more…! Even to the detriment of my sleep. The world building is rich and there is lore and mysteries I am looking forward to figuring out if not just revealed!
I also want to see just how powerful the MC will get through the story.

My main issues are with the age the MC’s body is during a majority of the book. I feel it should have been a decade or so older… and how the MC thinks is pretty messed up at times. I am hoping for there to be some major character development, which there was some… however, stories with Reincarnated characters that were already much older when they died, tends to lack in character development. So I am hoping this book series will be different. We shall see with later books.

I enjoyed the narrator and their performance. Nothing stands out though.

Good

I like the story and pace but it did miss more personal and world building but I can not wait for the next one.

A grand Legacy being built!

This book was phenomenal, the structure was sound with excellent world building. It's a great start to what can become an amazing read and listen.

Stagnant at worst, hilarious at best

My only issue was how much this mage was overthinking every minor issue. I understand he is reincarnated in an unfamiliar world but some of his actions we so long drawn out. Also, I had trouble deciphering when he was actually speaking and internally thinking.

Pretty Good

I enjoyed it well enough. Definitely not for everyone as it isn’t the most exciting or original story but I found it enjoyable.

Alone against the world.

That’s the vibe you want this is for you. I’m a little old to really feel like all the “hard decisions” are earned. I was expecting the whole time that the world ended up ending because of MCs attitude somehow but that’s not it I think. Not as bad as some by far. I just am in a different point in my life.

well done magic system

I loved the magic and voice actors were so good.
story was bit weird and I have trouble with visualzing a three year old doing it tho.

odd, but fun

Powerful mage reborn into a child's body and having to grow up again. Reactions are a bit odd at times, but I think the narrator does a great job