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A world consumed by war . . .
An ancient evil resurrected . . .
A millennia old bargain comes due . . .

When two blades clash, the third will fall, and the fate of all will be jeopardized. To save Lozaria, the failures of the past must be atoned for by a new generation of heroes. The time has come for mortals to cast off sight and, in doing so, truly come to see . . .

Victory is never absolute

Seven centuries ago, the forces of order won the Illyriite War on the plains of Har'muth. Darmatus and Rabban Aurelian slew their elder brother, Sarcon, the despotic architect of the conflict, then sacrificed themselves to banish the cataclysmic vortex opened with his dying breath. The first advent of the Oblivion Well was thwarted. Even without their vanished gods, the seven races of Lozaria proved themselves capable of safeguarding their world.

Or so the story goes.

The year is now 697 A.B.H. (After the Battle of Har'muth). Though war itself remains much the same, the weapons with which it is waged have evolved. Airships bearing powerful cannons ply the skies, reducing the influence of mages and their spells. Long range communication has brought far flung regions of Lozaria closer than ever before. At the center of this technological revolution are the three Terran states of Darmatia, Rabban, and Sarconia, who have fought a near ceaseless campaign of 700 years in an attempt to best each other. The roots of their enmity lie buried beneath the wasteland of Har'muth, a place all three nations consider best forgotten.

However, an ancient power sealed within Har'muth has not forgotten them, and the descendants of those who fought on that field must now take a stand to rectify the mistakes of the past.

Christopher Russell presents the first book in his gripping fantasy series: Divinity's Twilight.

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"The combination of magic, fantasy, and technology was executed wonderfully." - Petrik Leo, Novel Notions

"History and flashback sequences seamlessly combine with action, magic, and sci-fi battle scenes, all of it very cinematic . . . Don't even get me started on that mix of magic and technology, fantasy and sci-fi - absolutely brilliant." - Magic Book Corner

"Russell has developed a fascinating literary realm in Divinity’s Twilight that weaves together legend, magic, and seemingly unending conflict into a fast paced adventure. In a read that proves to be action packed from cover to cover, we find vivid characters vying for positions of power as their personalities clash even during the most peaceful of times. When these young soldiers are then thrust into life or death situations we watch as their unique quirks either exacerbate the most talented into inaction or inspire the confidence lacking squib to flourish.

Divinity’s Twilight is a delightfully ambitious epic fantasy that sprints right out of the gate and maintains an unrelenting pace throughout. The reader will find themselves mindlessly flipping pages as the stakes grow ever steeper with each subsequent chapter." - The Critiquing Chemist

"Newcomer Russell's new high fantasy series launch is well written with a definite steampunk vibe and sword-and-sorcery appeal. Readers of alternate-world fantasy will find this a satisfying read and a good start for a new author who's soon to have a loyal following." - Library Journal Review by Russell Miller

“Fans of epic fantasy who look for world-building tales will find Divinity's Twilight: Rebirth a compelling read that begins midway in an already-extensive history, but carries its story with a powerful surge of description, action, and intrigue.” - Midwest Book Review

"Newcomer Russell's new high fantasy series launch is well written with a definite steampunk vibe and sword-and-sorcery appeal. Readers of alternate-world fantasy will find this a satisfying read and a good start for a new author who's soon to have a loyal following." - Library Journal Review by Russell Miller

"The combination of magic, fantasy, and technology was executed wonderfully." - Petrik Leo, Novel Notions

"History and flashback sequences seamlessly combine with action, magic, and sci-fi battle scenes, all of it very cinematic . . . Don't even get me started on that mix of magic and technology, fantasy and sci-fi - absolutely brilliant." - Magic Book Corner

"Russell has developed a fascinating literary realm in Divinity’s Twilight that weaves together legend, magic, and seemingly unending conflict into a fast paced adventure. In a read that proves to be action packed from cover to cover, we find vivid characters vying for positions of power as their personalities clash even during the most peaceful of times. When these young soldiers are then thrust into life or death situations we watch as their unique quirks either exacerbate the most talented into inaction or inspire the confidence lacking squib to flourish.
Divinity’s Twilight is a delightfully ambitious epic fantasy that sprints right out of the gate and maintains an unrelenting pace throughout. The reader will find themselves mindlessly flipping pages as the stakes grow ever steeper with each subsequent chapter." - The Critiquing Chemist

"From how pacifists become soldiers to cycles of violence sparked by unusual circumstances, Divinity's Twilight: Rebirth is a true epic. Its complex world and its influences will leave readers intrigued and engaged in mysteries and miracles that leave the door open for further adventures. Fans of epic fantasy who look for world-building tales will find Divinity's Twilight: Rebirth a compelling read that begins midway in an already-extensive history, but carries its story with a powerful surge of description, action, and intrigue." - Midwest Book Review

"Divinity’s Twilight: Rebirth by Christopher Russell is the first book in what promises to be a breathtaking epic fantasy series... Top tier world-building coupled with well-crafted history and lore made Rebirth an enthralling read, with events and characters clicking into place at a breakneck pace... Classic fantasy archetypes are thrown to the wind while tropes are shattered and fused anew to create characters that reek of familiarity but brim with mystery, intrigue, and uncertainty." -Reader's Favorite

About the Author

OZMA Award Winning Author, Christopher Russell is a mechanical and aerospace engineer graduate of the University of Virginia who has loved reading since the day he picked up a book and writing since he could scrawl his first letters. After voraciously consuming titles from every genre - stretching from Star Wars to Lord of the Rings - he decided to combine the expertise from his professional education, passions, and Christian faith into a fantasy epic bridging the gap between magic and science. He currently resides in Charlottesville, VA, with his staunchly loyal dog, Vallen, named after the protagonist of his first work.

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  • Publisher ‏ : ‎ Morgan James Fiction (September 22, 2020)
  • Language ‏ : ‎ English
  • Paperback ‏ : ‎ 498 pages
  • ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1642798878
  • ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-1642798876
  • Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 1.6 pounds
  • Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 6 x 1.25 x 8.75 inches
  • Customer Reviews:
    4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars 135 ratings

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I'm Christopher Russell, a weaver of words and the wondrous worlds that spring from them. I might also be a fan of alliteration.

My gripping epic fantasy series, Divinity's Twilight, follows a band of military cadets torn from their peaceful lives when a tragic failure by their ancestors, a mistake seven centuries old, dredges itself from an all too shallow grave. Book one, Divinity's Twilight: Rebirth, is currently available from all major retailers. Book two is set to release in February or March of 2022.

Sample chapters from the novel and assorted short stories are available at christopherrussellauthor.com/books-1--and check out the rest of my site for setting details, character previews, new projects, and more.

About The Author

Christopher Russell (native of Williamsburg, VA) is a 30-year-old mechanical and aerospace engineer (graduate of the University of Virginia) who has loved reading since the day he picked up a book and writing since he could scrawl his first letters. After voraciously consuming titles from every genre—ranging from Star Wars to Lord of the Rings—he decided to combine the expertise from his professional education, passions, and Christian faith into a fantasy epic bridging the gap between magic and science. He currently resides in Charlottesville, Virginia, with his loyal dog, Vallen, named after the protagonist of his first work. For behind-the-scenes information on all of Christopher Russell’s works, visit christopherrussellauthor.com.

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Long prologue, but becomes an excellent read after!
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Long prologue, but becomes an excellent read after!
The prologue was long and sluggish for me, I had trouble getting into it, but oh my, once the main story kicked in wow, it was great! It had a great combination of military, technology and magic with great character building. I loved it once past the prologue! Well worth sticking it out for the body of the story and the background information does come into play once the story really gets going.
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Jaretac
5.0 out of 5 stars An absolutely entrancing beginning!
Reviewed in the United States on August 15, 2022
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This isn’t usually the type of fantasy novel I pick up to read but Boy Am I Glad I Did! This was a fantastic book! I really enjoyed everything about it. His characters were extremely well written, his world building was fantastic and the overall story was captivating and made me want to know more. (And now I have to wait for the sequel…so many sequels to be waiting for!)

I think that the major theme I got from this book was Trust. Trusting your squad mates, trusting your family, your friends, and even trusting yourself. We all have our own hang ups when it comes to trust, as do, the characters in this book. Who can they trust?

The story basically involves two, 4 person, squads of cadets at the Darmatian Military Academy. Each cadet has their own baggage, their own strengths, and their own magical/fighting abilities (or lack there of). And during the final physical test before their graduation something terrible happens. The Sarconian Empire attacks the Aldona Fortress and the cadets are flung head first into a mega war, filled with airships, battleships, and ancient magic. There is an ancient evil mage that can steel bodies, crazy magical incantations, so much political intrigue, and a secret Princess.

Will the cadets survive to save their nation? Can they trust each other? Can they trust themselves? You are definitely going to have to read this book to find out!

I was torn on my favorite character. Each main character was my favorite, throughout the book, at some point. But by the end I had finally come to the conclusion that Matteo was my favorite. Even though he had some cowardly moments, he really prevailed in the end. Also, I really related to the idea that sometimes it is hard to make a decision when both choices mean a lot to you and you don’t know how to choose. However, I also really really enjoyed some the minor side characters. For example, I really appreciated Elaine and everything she brought to one of the overall themes of the story. I am really big into the idea that you need to fight hate with Kindness. So I really appreciated her.

The only thing I wish there was more of was romance…although…if I was reading the signals right, there will be more in the sequel.

All in all, this is a fantastic book! I believe any sci-fi or futuristic fantasy fan would absolutely devour this novel, but there are so many great things within the pages that even Sci-fi avoiders like me, will enjoy and the themes will resonate with.
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StormTrance
4.0 out of 5 stars Brandon Sanderson meets Final Fantasy!
Reviewed in the United States on August 28, 2023
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I'm a little late to Christopher Russell's party but it's better late than never!

I'm not gonna lie. I was so close to having this book be a DNF. The book opens with the longest Prolouge I've ever read. Not only was it lengthy but it was a somewhat difficult read. You are literally thrown into this world in the middle Lozaria's biggest battle. I was having some trouble with it. Then, the main characters aren't introduced until about 200 pages in. But once they are introduced, the book becomes a much more easier and enjoyable read.

Rebirth suffers from maybe having too much to include in the first book of a series. Some info dumps and pacing kind of insist that a good portion of the book be in a prequel novella instead of book one of the series. But really, that's my only complaint.

With that out of the way, Christopher creates a living breathing world with some interesting characters. The book made me think of Brandon Sanderson in a Final Fantasy game. The world-building is phenomenal, the magic system is intriguing, and the characters are either very likable or very dislikable. Also, it's kind of steampunky with battle airships and tanks which aren't in your normal fantasy setting.

There is one scene that absolutely got me very emotional. You'll know it when you come to it. I barely knew the character and I was in tears. It was very Sanderson-esque with its conveying of love and emotion and that's some high praise coming from me because I think Brandon Sanderson is the very best at writing characters and conveying very real human emotions.

I'm not saying Christopher Russell is at Brandon Sanderson's level. Sometimes Christopher gets a little too wordy in giving details but as a young author, he can only get better and improve (and as of this writing, I'm a good deal into Book 2 and it's a much better book in every way).

Overall, I'm very glad I stuck with this book. It's a rough start but the ride becomes a lot smoother and more enjoyable as it goes!
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Tom Dutta
5.0 out of 5 stars Bridging the Gap Between Magic and Science
Reviewed in Canada on June 8, 2020
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This book intrigued me for it’s incredible imaginative content. I was overwhelmed by how descriptive and magical it was, but there was an element of science weaved into it. After reading Author Russell’s bio, discovering he is a Mechanical and Aerospace Engineer I really appreciated the depth of this author’s writing.

I have read some fantasy books in my youth such as Star Wars, Lord of the Rings, this body of work had my heart pounding from the first chapter. From Lozaria a world of tumultuous heritage to Har’muth a barren land, the story line was excellent, the plot twisting and turning and the ending is not what I expected.

This book is so good I look forward to Author Russell’s future work.
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Ripu
5.0 out of 5 stars Must read
Reviewed in India on August 10, 2020
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Awesome book,full of suspense ...its intrueging ...looking forward for the next issue
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A Reading
4.0 out of 5 stars Epic!
Reviewed in Australia on December 11, 2021
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In an awesome mash-up of sci-fi and fantasy, Russell takes us on an exciting, steampunkish journey through time and space.

The characters are diverse and nuanced, and the plot is complex without being complicated. Loaded with thrilling twists and turns, this story often had me on the edge of my seat.

An excellent read.
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David Green
5.0 out of 5 stars Stunning.
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 15, 2021
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There's only one place to start when talking about Divinity's Twilight. That an author has pulled this off as their debut novel is downright remarkable, and frankly unfair!

Mixing fantasy with science and steampunk, Twilight tells a riveting tale over the course of its 500 or so pages, deftly showing us differing points-of-views from protagonists and antagonists alike.

Where the book excels is in its worldbuilding. There's a living, breathing world here with astonishing detail and logic applied to all things within. The prologue is super, and could easily have been taken and expanded into its own standalone tale. Imaginative and deep, it sets the tone for the rest of the book.

I've seen the author speak of Brandon Sanderson before, and the influence of his Stormlight Archive is clear to see here. However, Sanderson only tackled a series of that scope after multiple Mistborn novels, and working on the Wheel of Time. Christopher Russell's achievement with his debut shouldn't be underestimated.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Innovative and fresh, well worth a read!
Reviewed in the United Kingdom on June 20, 2020
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Very good story which rattles along, excellent world building and an innovative magic system. The interaction with airships as another refreshing dimension to the story as well. Characters have interesting traits, and the story sits well within the wider universe. Well worth a read. I am also looking forward to future books in the series to see how the story develops.
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